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:Faith voices urgently needed to protect endangered species and clean water. Deadlines this week!
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The National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE) urgently seeks signatures from faith leaders on two critical petitions that defend our shared moral responsibility to safeguard creation.
Hunger leaders from offices & congregations all over the synod gather to discuss each other’s projects, collaborate, and lend 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!
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.
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.
The Democracy at Risk: A Response from the Faith Community Declaration is a call to action from people of faith who reject authoritarianism, nationalism, and the misuse of religion for power. Reclaimi
From Arizona Faith Network comes this request to sign a letter to the members of the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate in support of Muslim communities in Arizona.
Save the date! Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2026 will be on Monday, February 23 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. In addition to a rally, meetings with legislators, and introductions in both House and Senate
Announcing the LAMA T-Shirt Design Contest! We need your help to design a T-Shirt that fans can wear to demonstrate support for LAMA’s work in Arizona. Submission deadline Dec. 31, 2025.
Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 12/15 - 12/21:
LAMA Liaison Roundtable featuring Connie Phillips of LSS-SW
Lutheran Day at the Legislature planning team
Thank you notes! 😃
LAMA newsletter, correspondence, website & social media
Support LAMA
Explore the many ways you can support the ministry of advocacy with your financial gifts. We are grateful for your congregational, or individual contribution.
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
