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.

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Celebrate the day by registering to vote! Already registered? Text 3 friends a reminder that registering to vote online takes just a few minutes. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

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.

The ELCA Advocacy resource (updated for 2026) explains how congregations, rostered ministers, and church members can engage faithfully in elections while remaining strictly nonpartisan and compliant with IRS rules for 501(c)(3) organizations.

While we wait for the Arizona State Legislature to complete the budget and confirm appropriations, we thought you might like to see what happened to the bills LAMA has been monitoring this session on Hunger, Healthcare, Voting and Housing.

Our advocacy takes many forms with long-term and immediate aims. One timely way we can act as ELCA is to sign on with others to offer pointed comments to decision makers when developments demand. Learn more here. Photo courtesy Southwest Pennsylvania Synod.

The social message on “Living in a Time of Terrorism” was developed in the early years of the 21st century as acts of terrorism reached haunting proportions throughout the world. Adopted in 2004.

Learn about Bread for the World’s new Offerings of Letters resources for 2026. Click for upcoming webinars.

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.

The ELCA’s social statement, Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Well-Being of All, affirms civic engagement as a Christian calling and offers a Lutheran framework for pursuing justice, protecting human dignity and serving the common good.

The Prophetic Witness Campaign is an Arizona-based, faith-rooted initiative organized by the Arizona Faith Network and Corazón AZ to protect human dignity, advocating for social change through a religious lens. It calls on clergy and faith leaders to respond to societal issues. 

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.

Register today! Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2026 is Monday, February 23. Rally, meet with legislators, tour, introductions in both chamber galleries, breakfast and lunch ~ what a day!

The ELCA Conference of Bishops has issued a statement calling for love in our public witness. “Our faith compels us to stand where Jesus stands—with and for those whom society often seeks to exclude, erase, or diminish,” the statement reads, in part. Read more.

Should nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations be allowed to endorse political candidates? Headlines about shifts in IRS leniency for churches around prohibitions in what is known as the Johnson Amendment are at the heart of this new statement from the ELCA. Read the full statement here.

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.

All the resources you need to plan your 2025 “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service are available on LAMA’s GWOH page!

This year’s Offering of Letters is focused on child nutrition and is as critical as ever in the current political climate. Read on to learn more about the importance of nutrition programs in helping children reach their full potential. Then email your members of Congress and ask them to support improving child nutrition.