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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: As TPS protections narrow for many longtime U.S. residents, LAMA urges Arizona advocates to speak up for neighbors facing family separation, job loss, and return to unsafe conditions. Please share this information with your networks, encourage them to sign up for our newsletter and FOLLOW us on Facebook for even more articles and events.
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As TPS protections narrow for many longtime U.S. residents, LAMA urges Arizona advocates to speak up for neighbors facing family separation, job loss, and return to unsafe conditions. |
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ELCA Action Alert from July 8. Ask Senators Kelly and Gallego to protect Temporary Protected Status holders from losing legal status and being forced to return to countries where violence, instability |
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GRAND CANYON SYNOD HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK Tuesday, August 25 @ 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!
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DIGITAL SECURITY WORKSHOP 2.0: PROTECTING YOUR CONGREGATION & ORGANIZATION Thursday, August 27 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Arizona Faith Network’s Safe Communities Coalition invites you to an interactive digital security workshop with Yael Grauer, a leading digital security expert specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, hacking, digital freedom, and surveillance.
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LUNCH & LEARN: INTERFAITH CONVERSATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ELDER ABUSE Tuesday, September 1 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM One-hour Lunch & Learn with Arizona Faith Network exploring how faith communities can recognize, respond to, and prevent elder abuse, particularly among marginalized populations.
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ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Thursday, September 3 @ 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!
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AFN FAITHFUL VOTER AZ (VOTING RIGHTS) COMMITTEE Thursday, September 3 @ 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.
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ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL Friday, September 4 @ 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.
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Arizona’s Corporation Commission may be one of the least understood offices on the ballot, but its decisions affect utility bills, water service, energy policy, consumer protection, and the daily |
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This “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, LAMA invites congregations to connect hands-on service with faithful advocacy for neighbors who are hungry, unhoused, uninsured, excluded, or unheard. |
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Download LAMA’s 2026 candidate contact list to connect with those seeking public office, ask meaningful questions and begin building relationships grounded in faithful, nonpartisan advocacy. |
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ELCA Advocacy’s new craftivism resource invites congregations to turn creativity into faithful public witness, using handmade projects to build community, spark conversation, and support nonpartisan |
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The Grand Canyon Synod Grant application window closes no later than midnight on Friday, September 25, 2026. Funds support specific new or continuing projects that advance goals in the GCS Strategic |
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Join the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on October 20 at First UCC Church, Phoenix, AZ, or online. This year's theme, From Conflict to Community, invites us to explore how we move beyond divis |
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Save the date! On Saturday, November 14th, the Grand Canyon Synod’s Growing in Faith Program will host a special symposium this fall exploring faithful Christian witness in a time of division, fear |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 08/16 - 08/22: LAMA Liaison Roundtable West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop Volunteer Day LAMA 2026 Voter Guide preparation ELCA churchwide resource on preparing for post-election scenarios LAMA newsletter, correspondence, website & social media
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Explore the many ways you can support the ministry of advocacy with your financial gifts. We are grateful for your congregational, or individual contribution.
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We’d love to hear from you!
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Thank you for being partners in advocacy ministry in Arizona. We’re glad you’re here! Please contact LAMA if we can help you or your church, including: Speak to your congregation or meet with your social justice team Connect you with advocacy volunteer opportunities Advocate on behalf of community programs you care about Help you set up a AZ Legislature Right to Speak (RTS) account
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