Update • December 2, 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.

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ACTION ALERTS

EVENTS

COFFEE WITH CHRISTINE

Wednesday, December 3 @ 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

ELCA Advocacy hosts a monthly chat with Christine Moffett, ELCA Program Director for Environment and Energy Policy. This is an open time to ask your federal advocacy questions.

AFN SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Thursday, December 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!

’SAMARITANS’ DOCUMENTARY VIEWING

Friday, December 5 @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM, First Church UCC Phoenix (map)

The film ‘Samaritans’ highlights humanitarian work being done at the Arizona-Sonora border. This is the third installment of the documentary trilogy by filmmaker and storyteller David Damian Figueroa, who will be present for the viewing.

PRAYER WALK ON THE ARIZONA TRAIL

Saturday, December 6 @ 10:00 AM 2:30 PM, Picketpost Trailhead near Picketpost Mountain (map)

Join the Arizona Faith Network, Arizona Trail Association, and Arizona Interfaith Power & Light for a reflective morning of movement, prayer, and community in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.

LAMA LIAISON ROUNDTABLE

Monday, December 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.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are up to 12/01 - 12/07:

• Safe Communities Coalition monthly meeting

• The-ale-ogy Pub with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church community

• United We Rise: Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering

• ELCA State Public Policy Office (SPPO) monthly meeting

• 40-40-40 Region 2 Lenten Challenge planning

• Giving Tuesday campaign planning

• 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.

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