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New Resource: Prayers and Resources for Congregations in Public Life
Explore this new Lutheran election-season prayer resource for congregations from the Northwest Intermountain Synod, with worship ideas, intercessions, civic engagement guidance, and nonpartisan public witness.
Why City Council Elections Matter
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.
Voting by Mail in Arizona: Don’t Let Rumors Make Your Voting Plan
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.
How to host a Candidate Forum in your congregation
A well-planned, strictly nonpartisan candidate forum can help congregations and their neighbors ask meaningful questions, compare candidates fairly and practice faithful civic engagement.
Advocacy in Service to Our Neighbor: ELCA Resource for “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday
This September 13, ELCA Advocacy’s “God’s work. Our hands.” resource—with templates!—invites congregations to connect service with faithful civic engagement, helping neighbors be heard, counted, and supported in the public life we share.
PACs, Dark Money, and People of Faith: Following the Money in Arizona Elections
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.
Craftivism as Advocacy: A Creative Way to Practice Faithful Civic Engagement
ELCA Advocacy’s new craftivism resource invites congregations to turn creativity into faithful public witness, using handmade projects to build community, spark conversation, and support nonpartisan civic engagement.
5 Easy Ways to Advocate for Your Neighbors on “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday
This “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, LAMA invites congregations to connect hands-on service with faithful advocacy for neighbors who are hungry, unhoused, uninsured, excluded, or unheard.
New ELCA Election Engagement Toolkit Helps Congregations Put Faith Into Action
The new ELCA Election Engagement Toolkit equips congregations with practical, nonpartisan ways to encourage voting, protect ballot access, share trustworthy information and offer a faithful presence throughout election season.
Voting Access and the SAVE America Through REAL ID Act
Will H.R. 9141, the new federal REAL ID proposal truly expand access for low-income voters or become another hurdle to full civic participation?
Worshiping Faithfully in a Fraught National Moment
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, new ELCA worship resources invite congregations to approach the occasion with gratitude, lament, prayer, and a clear Christian witness against nationalism and for the common good.
August Recess Is Your Time to Shine
ELCA Advocacy reminds us that August recess is a key opportunity for Lutherans to meet with members of Congress at home, share our faith-rooted concerns, and build relationships for faithful public witness.
Help Wanted: Be a Peacekeeper at the Polls
Faith leaders and congregations are invited to join Arizona Faith Network in the 2026 Election Protection effort, a nonpartisan movement to help ensure that every eligible voter can cast their ballot safely, freely and fairly.
ELCA: Lutherans Engaging in the Electoral Process
ELCA Election Engagement Blog Post Series. Lutheran civic engagement is a nonpartisan expression of faith that calls Christians to participate in elections, defend voting rights, and advocate for fair, compassionate governance that protects the dignity and voice of every neighbor.
9 Things to Know About the Proposed SAVE America Act
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.
RTS Action Alert: Voting Bills
RTS Action Alerts! Click to read the bills we’re watching related to Civic Engagement and Voting Arizona. These bills are moving, several are being heard Wednesday, March 18.
2026 Lutheran Day at the Legislature Recap
Read our recap of the 2026 Lutheran Day at the Legislature! Includes link to all photos taken. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who, following the example of Jesus, advocated for justice for all God’s people.
Request to Speak allows thousands to weigh in on Arizona law
Ten years ago, Arizona modernized its Request to Speak program at the state capitol, allowing thousands of people to weigh in and address the Legislature. From Arizona Capitol Times.