LAMA Summit Followup

“We Come to the Hungry Feast” was LAMA’s first state-wide gathering of advocates and friends since Arizona’s advocacy office opened in February, 2020. The event featured addresses by Dr. Ryan Cumming, Program Director for ELCA World Hunger and Angie Rogers, President and CEO of Arizona Food Bank Network.

Dr. Ryan Cumming’s presentation on world hunger and barriers to food security globally was informative and engaging, leaving all who participated educated, and energized for the work ahead. Cumming was thoughtful and deep, leaning in to Lutherans’ connection to advocacy, and expanding on our baptismal covenant to follow the example of Jesus by loving our neighbor and striving for justice and peace in all the world. The 18-minute address can be an excellent resource for congregational education. Contact our office for additional resources on hunger, or to discuss more ways your congregation can learn about this important topic. Watch and share this video. Well worth it

Ms. Rogers addressed the state of hunger in Arizona, barriers to food security, what public policy advocacy at the state level looks like, and how Lutherans can make a difference. Rogers’ extensive experience showed through in every sentence; her presentation was excellent, thoroughly researched and well documented. Definitely worth seeing!