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ELCA presiding bishop statement on OBBBA’s passage
Presiding Bishop Eaton has released a statement on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read the full statement here.
How Ohio advocates treat budgets as moral documents
In a powerful reflection, Deacon Nick Bates of the Hunger Network in Ohio highlights how Lutherans and faith leaders across Ohio engaged the budget process as a matter of moral responsibility.
Music That Feeds: Summer Jazz Concerts Support Olive Branch Pantry
Join Mount of Olives Lutheran Church in Phoenix for their final free summer jazz concert—July 13 with Beth Lederman & Dennis Rowland. Held at 5:30 PM, this Music for Food event supports the Olive Branch Food Pantry, which feeds over 150 families weekly. Come for the music, stay for the mission.
Good news: Thank you for your Hunger advocacy!
Arizona’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget passed on Friday and was signed by Governor Hobbs on Saturday, and it includes $3.8 million for Reduced Price school meals and a one-time, $2 million appropriation for Double Up Food Bucks!
Urgent! Tell Congress: Oppose the Big Beautiful Bill
The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed out of the Senate today. It now returns to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday. Contact your Representative today, urging them to vote NO on this bill.
ELCA Action Alert: CALL IN! to oppose cuts to social programs, funding for deportations
New ELCA Advocacy Action Alert! Senate leadership aims to schedule a rushed vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as soon as this week, undermining access to core programs in our communities.
How to Open Your Church as a Shelter in 10 Faithful Steps
Before anything else, shelter begins with intention. Not a vague good intention, but a deep yes to God’s calling to make room in the inn. This guide is written for congregations who sense that call, and want to walk into it faithfully.
#EmptyPlatesProtest: Start your fast today!
Join the #EmptyPlatesProtest fast to oppose cuts to SNAP! Pledge to fast for 24 hours any day between June 23 and July 4, 2025. And call your senators to tell them why.
2025 ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering Registration Now Open!
Three prepaid spots are available for the ELCA World Hunger Leaders Gathering in September. If you are interested in representing the Grand Canyon Synod, please contact Solveig at director@lamaz.org by August 1.
Democracy in Action: Five days in DC
Hunger advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 10-11 for the 2025 Bread for the World Advocacy Summit. LAMA director Solveig Muus joined colleagues for the two days of worship, training, strategy, fellowship and advocacy on Capitol Hill. And signtseeing.
And the winner of the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge is…
Click to see who won the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. And a heartfelt thank you on behalf of the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network!
ELCA Action Alert: Critical Senate Vote – Stop ‘Immensely Concerning’ Budget Cuts in OBBBA
New ELCA Action Alert! The Senate is preparing to vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that would strip healthcare from approximately 14 million Americans and slash food assistance for millions more. Take action today.
LEAN’s 2025 Ministry Report
View an update by the Rev. Paul Larson, director of Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN).
School is out for summer, but FREE summer meals are here!
Free Summer Meals for Arizona Kids & Teens! Make sure your community knows about SUN MEALS, an important Arizona Summer Food Service Program.
Service Opportunity: Interfaith ‘Bags of Hope’ for Heat Relief
Service Opportunity in Tucson (June 29) and Tempe (July 20). Join others in packing Bags of Hope—life-saving kits of water, snacks, and essentials to be distributed to vulnerable neighbors.
Advocacy and faith for affordable housing: Opinion by the Rev. Christine Stoxen
This OpEd by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in The Chandler Arizonan on June 1, 2025. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.
The year in review: LAMA’s 2025 ministry report
LAMA’s Ministry Report for 2025 Synod Assembly. Read highlights of an exceptional year of advocacy and engagement in Arizona and in the Grand Canyon Synod.
2025 “God’s work. Our hands.” resources available
All the resources you need to plan your 2025 “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service are available on LAMA’s GWOH page!