Free devotional from Bread for the World. Each weekly devotional message approaches peace with a different invitation: finding peace in remembering God’s promises; pausing and being still as a way of preparing for Christ’s coming; finding joy as we turn over our burdens to God; and letting the proclamation of God’s justice change us from the inside out.

Be part of a powerful day of connection, learning, and celebration with people of faith from across Arizona. This year’s theme, Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers, will focus on Peacemakers in Action, exploring how we can actively cultivate peace and unity in an increasingly divided world.

Sign the Southwest-specific Nourish Our Future petition urging our senators and representatives to end child hunger in the U.S. and around the world! From Bread for the World.

Guest blogger Christopher Jacobson shares about the Bread for the World-sponsored Offering of Letters at Faith/La Fe Lutheran Church in Phoenix.

The farm bill, our nation’s most important anti-hunger legislation, must be reauthorized every five years. It is unlikely Congress will pass a new farm bill before the current one expires on September 30. Urge your representative to pass a short-term extension of the farm bill by September 30 and a new farm bill before the end of the year.

Hunger Action Month is a 30-day event each year, where people just like you, join together in the mission to end hunger. It’s typically held in September and is fast growing as a national event.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church is granting funds of at least $10,000 to nonprofits doing amazing work. Submit an application for your ministry by 9/9!

The Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Pennsylvania shared this new curriculum: “Lessons from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a House Divided and a World On Fire.” Made in partnership with the International Bonhoeffer Society, this study course explores Bonhoeffer’s legacy and teachings.

Guest blogger Joanie Contreras of Santa Cruz Lutheran in Tucson shares today’s Community Spotlight on their partnership with Sahuarita Food Bank’s Project AZUL.

Support Lutheran Social Service’s Back to School Drive! They are seeking supplies to support families across all of their service areas. Learn more now!

Renewed call for letters: Bread for the World has updated their letter writing materials to reflect the ongoing Farm Bill negotiations! Plan an Offering of Letters for your congregations now!

Prepare for AZ’s budget negotiations by reading this fascinating study about school meals in Arizona conducted by ASU and AZFBN. Learn about the importance of, cost of, and perspectives on school meals in our state.

HB2070, the AZ Casitas Act is now law! Read on to learn more about this Act that Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has been tracking!

One of LSS-SW’s target housing bills has passed the house! Learn more about how this bill will help address housing scarcity in Arizona!

Urge your state legislator to oppose this cruel immigration bill before it goes to a vote!

Join LAMA in signing a letter supporting the EAT Local Foods Act! Read on to learn more about the Act and how your ministry can join!

Last Week, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest shared a webinar on the importance of voting. Check it out now!

Will you join Generation Zero Hunger? Right now, all gifts to the youth-driven fundraising challenge will be matched!