LSS-SW warns that new federal Medicaid restrictions could leave many refugee families in Arizona without health coverage, creating urgent health, financial, and moral concerns for people of faith. Read stats here.

Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction shapes how education policy is carried out across the state, making this often-overlooked office important for faithful voters who care about children, schools, public dollars, and the common good.

Action Alert: People of faith are urged to pray, call, and sign on now to ask Gov. Hobbs to protect Oak Flat, sacred Indigenous land, and Arizona state trust lands from Resolution Copper’s toxic tailings plan.

City and town councils shape everyday issues like housing, water, heat relief, public safety, and local services. Learn why these races matter and what to ask candidates.

As rumors about voting by mail circulate online, LAMA encourages Arizona voters to rely on trusted election sources, return ballots early, and help neighbors make a calm, accurate voting plan.

Monday, October 5 is the BIG CUTOFF DATE for registering to vote in Arizona general election on November 3. Check your registration status, check your friends and loved ones’ status, check, check, check!

LAMA's 2026 Voter Guide (también disponible en español) briefly introduces the 8 ballot measures that Arizona voters will consider this fall. Read explanations, recommendations, and context from LAMA, made within the framework of the principles, values, and commitments of the ELCA’s social teachings.

A well-planned, strictly nonpartisan candidate forum can help congregations and their neighbors ask meaningful questions, compare candidates fairly and practice faithful civic engagement.

As campaign spending shapes what voters see and hear, here is a faith-based look at PACs, dark money, and the importance of transparency in Arizona elections.

New Feeding America data shows that more than 1 million Arizonans — including nearly 1 in 5 children — face food insecurity, reminding people of faith that hunger relief requires both compassionate service and strong public policy.

This OpEd by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in The San Tan Sun News (Chandler) on August 23, 2026. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.

Join the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on October 20 at First UCC Church, Phoenix, AZ, or online. This year's theme, From Conflict to Community, invites us to explore how we move beyond division and build stronger, more resilient communities rooted in dignity, belonging, and hope.

Arizona’s Corporation Commission may be one of the least understood offices on the ballot, but its decisions affect utility bills, water service, energy policy, consumer protection, and the daily well-being of Arizona neighbors.

Download LAMA’s 2026 candidate contact list to connect with those seeking public office, ask meaningful questions and begin building relationships grounded in faithful, nonpartisan advocacy.

During August recess, Arizona Lutherans can make a meaningful difference by sharing one personal story and one clear request with their members of Congress—here are three messages you can deliver in fewer than 100 words.

Arizona’s congressional committee assignments show which lawmakers have particular influence over LAMA priorities—and where faith advocates can focus their outreach during August recess.

As of July 21, 2026, new data shows Arizona’s SNAP participation remains down sharply, reminding us that the hunger relief wins in Arizona’s FY2027 budget are important but not nearly enough. Check the SNAP tracker.

Arizona’s steep drop in ACA Marketplace enrollment is a warning sign for people of faith: when health coverage becomes unaffordable, neighbors across our state are pushed farther from the care they need.