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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: The U.S. Senate returns from Spring recess next week to take up H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act. If you haven concerns, as does the ELCA, we urge you to speak out now. 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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ELCA Action Alert updated March 18. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to protect voting rights and reject legislation that would raise barriers to voting. Take action today! |
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INTERGENERATIOINAL VBS WEBINAR Monday, April 13 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ELCA World Hunger invites you to a webinar on how to include people from all ages in VBS on Monday, April 13.
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AFN CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE Tuesday, April 14 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CCC is a group of individuals, faith communities, sustainability and justice-oriented organizations collaborating to more effectively cherish our shared earth and all creation. All are welcome to join these meetings. Arizona Faith Network.
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CLERGY CALLED TO COURAGE: JOIN APRIL 14 CONVERSATION ON IMMIGRATION & FAITH Tuesday, April 14 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Clergy are invited to an April 14 online gathering focused on immigration and faith, offering insight, conversation, and a call to action as church leaders discern how to respond faithfully to current immigration enforcement and support vulnerable communities.
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POLL CHAPLAIN/PEACEKEEPER TRAINING Tuesday, April 14 @ 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM These multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens.
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A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN FUGELSANG: FAITH, DEMOCRACY AND THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE Wednesday, April 15 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM This is a national program designed to equip participants of all faiths and no faith with knowledge, context, and practical insight at a pivotal moment in American public life. Don't miss this!
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PROPHETIC WITNESS CAMPAIGN: IN-PERSON GATHERING Thursday, April 16 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saint Francis Xavier Jesuit Parish and School (map) Arizona Faith Network and Corazón invite clergy and faith leaders across Arizona to join this shared work of unity, nonviolence, and moral courage. The next in-person Prophetic Witness Campaign gathering is Thursday, April 16.
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LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE Monday, April 20 @ 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.
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While we wait for the Arizona State Legislature to complete the budget and confirm appropriations, we thought you might like to see what happened to the bills LAMA has been monitoring this session on |
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More than 400 participants across ELCA Region 2 joined this year’s 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge, reflecting on Matthew 25 and responding through prayer, devotion, and generosity. The online giving portal |
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Faith leaders, including the ELCA, urged the U.S. Supreme Court to protect birthright citizenship, arguing that restricting it would violate constitutional principles and harm vulnerable families and |
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H.R. 22, known as the SAVE Act (or Save American Act) would preempt state voter registration processes and impose strict voter ID requirements. Learn what’s at stake here. |
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April 20-22, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Diverse faith traditions gather to inspire and strengthen their call to Congress to commit to Protecting People, Peace, and Planet! Includes worship, workshops, |
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The Prophetic Witness Campaign is an Arizona-based, faith-rooted initiative organized by the Arizona Faith Network and Corazón AZ to protect human dignity, advocating for social change through a relig |
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Churchwide search for 5 young adults and 5 not-so-young adults to participate in an Advocacy Immersion Trip focusing on Climate Justice. Do you have someone in mind? Nominations open until April 17. |
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Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 04/05 - 04/11: State Public Policy Office (SPPO) network monthly call Grant writing 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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