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LAMA Newsletter

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona Volume 254

Update • December 16, 2025

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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ACTION ALERTS

Add Your Voice to Protect Creation: Sign-on Opportunities for Faith Leaders

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.

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EVENTS

GRAND CANYON SYNOD HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, December 30 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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!

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, January 9 @ 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.

LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE

Monday, January 19 @ 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.

 

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

We Are Called as Lutherans: The Impacts of the Federal Spending Law

Living Lutheran article by Debra Madras Efrid. “What are we as Lutherans called to do to ease the impact of the federal spending law?”

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Sign-on declaration for people of faith addresses democracy, more

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

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Sign-on letter opposing Arizona HCM 2002 and HR 4097

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.

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Standing with Our Jewish Neighbors After the Bondi Beach Attack

The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, issues statement on terror attack on Jewish community in Australia. Read it here.

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From Lament to Action: Bishop Curry on Gun Violence and Advent Hope

The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, issues statement on Brown University shooting. Read it here.

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Lutheran Day at the Legislature

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

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T-Shirt Design Contest: Help LAMA design a shirt for Lutheran Day!

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.

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This Week at LAMA HQ

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.

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We’d love to hear from you!

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

 EMAIL LAMA 
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona
1819 E Morten Ave, Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ, 85020
United States

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