LAMA News 03/10/26

Update • March 10, 2026

Thank you for reading Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA)’s newsletter, featuring excerpts and highlights from our website at LAMAz.org. LAMA is an advocacy ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA.

This week’s Action Alert: Urge your representative to support a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers by co-sponsoring the bipartisan Dream Act of 2025.

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ACTION ALERTS

ELCA Action Alert: Act Now to Protect Dreamers

ELCA Action Alert from March 10. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to support a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Take action today!

EVENTS

LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE

Monday, March 16 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.

INTERFAITH DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Wednesday, March 25 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Arizona State Capitol (map)

Join us for our 2026 We Are One Beloved Community: Arizona Interfaith Day at the Capitol. This day of prophetic witness will include singing and chatting, finding common ground with people of other faiths, and meeting with state legislators.

GRAND CANYON SYNOD HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, March 31 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather together to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend each other support. We hear from synod and churchwide offices working on hunger solutions and find out what we can do to help. All are invited to join!

ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, April 2 @ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

The Social Justice Commission is the branch of Arizona Faith Network (AFN) that engages in justice and advocacy work. All are welcome to join this group!

AFN FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE

Thursday, April 2 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Help protect our cherished right to vote! Join this working committee to stay up to date with voting advocacy in AZ and beyond. The interfaith working committee meets online the first Thursday of the month from 2:00-3:00pm.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, April 3 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Connect with hunger advocates in Arizona and get legislative updates through monthly advocacy calls. Facilitated by Arizona Food Systems Network and Arizona Food Bank Network.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

ELCA Action Alert: Strengthen Hunger Provisions in Farm Bill

ELCA Action Alert from March 5. Urge a bold, efficient Farm Bill which supports both hungry families and vital rural communities. Act today!

ELCA Bishop Curry issues statement on Iran War

Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA has issued a statement on the Iran War. Read it here.

Gift of Peace: Joint statement from Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed church leaders

In a joint statement, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins the leaders of the Anglican Communion, the World Methodist Council and the World Communion of

ELCA Action Alert: Urge Congress to Vote YES on War Powers Resolution

ELCA Action Alert from March 3. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to vote ‘Yes” on War Powers Resolution. Vote is anticipated soon, take action today!

ELCA Social Statement: For Peace in God’s World

For Peace in God's World (1995) conveys ELCA teaching on matters related to war, domestic and international security, and the Christian call to be peacemakers. English, Spanish and 5-session study

ELCA Social Message: Living in a Time of Terrorism

The social message on “Living in a Time of Terrorism” was developed in the early years of the 21st century as acts of terrorism reached haunting proportions throughout the world. Adopted in 2004.

2026 Bread for the World Offerings of Letters

Learn about Bread for the World’s new Offerings of Letters resources for 2026. Click for upcoming webinars.

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 03/08 - 03/14:

LAMA Policy Committee monthly meeting
ELCA Building Resilient Communities Connection meeting
LAMA presentation at Love of Christ Lutheran Church, Mesa
Grand Canyon Synod Spring Gathering
LAMA newsletter, correspondence, website & social media

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Speak to your congregation or meet with your social justice team
Connect you with advocacy volunteer opportunities
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Help you set up a AZ Legislature Right to Speak (RTS) account

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