The Grand Canyon Synod’s Growing in Faith Program invites rostered ministers, lay leaders, and others to explore Christian faith, citizenship, nationalism, and Jesus’ call to love God and neighbor with hope, courage, and community.

This OpEd by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in The Chandler Arizonan on October 11, 2026. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.

Celebrate the musical talents of local hunger leaders at Hope Takes the Stage, a free evening of live music and fellowship in Phoenix on October 18.

Join hunger leaders, LAMA liaisons, ELCA churchwide partners, and advocates from the Grand Canyon and Sierra Pacific Synods on Sept. 29 for a special gathering to connect mercy, compassion, and public action for hunger justice.

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.

Save the date! On Saturday, November 14th, the Grand Canyon Synod’s Growing in Faith Program will host a special symposium this fall exploring faithful Christian witness in a time of division, fear and rising nationalism.

The Grand Canyon Synod Grant application window closes no later than midnight on Friday, September 25, 2026. Funds support specific new or continuing projects that advance goals in the GCS Strategic Plan.

LAMA’s Ministry Report for 2026 Synod Assembly. Read highlights of an busy year of advocacy and engagement in Arizona and in the Grand Canyon Synod.

Rev. Jarrod Iverson joins the LAMA Policy Committee, accepting the call to serve a three-year term on the board.

This op-ed by Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer, addressing the sharp decline in SNAP participation in Arizona, was first published by the Arizona Daily Star on Tuesday, April 28.

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) is the proud and grateful recipient of a Grand Canyon Synod (GCS) grant in the amount of $3,885, for a one-year subscription to Skywolf, a legislative bill tracking software.

Bishop Hutterer has recorded a special invitation video encouraging participation in the 2026 Lenten Challenge. It’s not too late to register! Daily devotions begin Ash Wednesday, February 18.

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry joins the GCS Hunger Leaders Network monthly call on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 pm AZ (MST).

All 5 Synods in Region 2 are challenging one another to raise funds for ELCA World Hunger! Theme: “Lord, When Did We See You?” inspired by Matthew 25:37-40. Toolkit provided for individual and congregational use.

In 2025, LAMA brought faith into Arizona’s public square through direct advocacy, voter engagement, and sustained relationships with lawmakers and congregations across the state. Read the recap of 2025 here.

What will Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona be working on in the new year? The LAMA Policy Council announces its Policy Priorities for 2026. Read all about it.

We have exciting news to share: LAMA blew past its $5000 goal mid-afternoon, so we’re challenging ourselves to DOUBLE that goal by midnight. Please help us reach our new $10,000 goal!

You are invited to take action with us on Giving Tuesday, December 2, by helping us raise $5,000 to provide LAMA with the resources needed to continue our mission to end hunger, protect legal pathways to immigration, ensure equal access to healthcare, voting, housing and so much more.