LAMA News 06/02/26

Update • June 2, 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: It’s been 3 years, the Senate is considering the Farm Bill. Finally. This is important, the time is now. Contact Sen. Kelly. Contact Sen. Gallego. They need to know what you are experiencing at your food pantry.

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ACTION ALERTS

ELCA Action Alert: Take Action as Senate Considers Farm Bill Next

ELCA Action Alert from May 27. Lutherans are urged to contact their senators as the Senate considers the Farm Bill, calling for a bipartisan bill that protects SNAP, supports hungry families and

EVENTS

LDR PARTNER SPOTLIGHT WITH ANDREW FULLER

Wednesday, June 3 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In this special Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) Partner Spotlight, Andrew Fuller, Program Director for Economic Policy and Domestic Policy Chair at Witness in Society will discuss current federal legislation, including updates on the SNAP program and Farm Bill and their potential impacts on community resiliency.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, June 4 @ 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 CHERISHING CREATION COLLABORATIVE

Tuesday, June 9 @ 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.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, June 12 @ 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, June 15 @ 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.

POLL CHAPLAIN/PEACEKEEPER TRAINING

Monday, July 13 @ 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.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

Bishop Hutterer urges Governor Hobbs to support dedicated state funding for extreme heat relief and preparedness

Bishop Deborah Hutterer’s letter to Governor Hobbs urges lifesaving FY2027 state budget funding for cooling centers and extreme heat relief.

Oak Flat Is Not a Done Deal: Why Lutherans Should Care

Sign letter to Governor Katie Hobbs by June 21 urging her to deny an application by Resolution Copper to despoil Arizona state trust land at Dripping Springs Valley, Skunk Camp and Oak Flat.

ELCA Action Alert: Oppose Immigration Enforcement Funding Without Reforms

ELCA Action Alert from June 2. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to oppose immigration enforcement funding without reforms. Take action today!

Immigration Enforcement, Green Cards, and Refugee Resettlement: Three Urgent Advocacy Opportunities

This May 28 advocacy update from ELCA Witness in Society & AMMPARO warns that Congress may soon consider major new ICE/CBP funding, a USCIS memo could force many green card applicants to leave the

Join Bread for the World for a Day of Action on June 10

On June 10, people of faith across the country will raise our collective voice as part of Bread for the World’s Day of Action with one key message for lawmakers: we believe it’s possible to end hunger

Being a Public Church in the Electoral Process: A Guide for Churches and Rostered Ministers (Updated 2026)

The ELCA Advocacy resource (updated for 2026) explains how congregations, rostered ministers, and church members can engage faithfully in elections while remaining strictly nonpartisan and compliant

Domestic Hunger Grants: Now accepting letters of inquiry

Need help funding your hunger ministry? ELCA World Hunger’s 2027 Domestic Hunger Grants are easier than ever to apply for, and faster to receive the funds. Letters of inquiry are due July 1!

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 05/24 - 05/30:

ELCA Hunger Leaders Network (Churchwide) monthly call
Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network monthly call
‘We Ride with Her’ Documentary
GCS Synod Assembly prep
Holiday
LAMA newsletter, correspondence, website & social media

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