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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.
ELCA Action Alert: Reject Voting Barriers and Oppose the SAVE America Act
ELCA Action Alert Updated September 3. Ahead of a contentious midterm election, Congress is considering legislation that would raise barriers to voting. Urge Congress to reject voting barriers and oppose the SAVE America Act. Read the Arizona Spin.
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 register to vote in Arizona
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!
Introducing LAMA’s 2026 Voter Guide
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.
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.
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.
ELCA Bishop Curry issues pastoral message calling Lutherans to be ‘trusted messengers’ in this election season
In his latest message, Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry calls Lutherans to be faithful, informed, and engaged “trusted messengers” this election season, an highlights several ELCA election resources. Read it here.
61 years after the Voting Rights Act, what’s changed?
The Voting Rights Act is still law, but recent court decisions have weakened some of its strongest protections — raising urgent questions about whether every eligible neighbor can participate freely, fairly, and fully in our democracy.
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?
Faithful Citizenship Begins with Being Informed
Arizona’s official 2026 Voter Education Guide is now available, offering nonpartisan information to help voters prepare for the July 21 Primary Election with confidence and care for the common good.
Action Alert: Check Your Voter Registration Status & Request A Ballot!
Arizona’s primary election is on July 21st. Voter registration deadline for the primary is June 22nd. Independents: Have you requested a ballot?
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.
Faith Leaders Defend the Freedom to Vote: National Sign on Letter
Arizona faith leaders are invited to sign a national letter defending fair, safe and accessible voting as a public witness for dignity, justice and democracy. From Faith In Us.
Being a Public Church in the Electoral Process: A Guide for Churches and Rostered Ministers (Updated 2026)
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.
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.