Legislators Confirmed for Lutheran Advocacy Day
Legislators confirmed as of 1/18/21, ordered by legislative district:
Rep. Rosanna Gabaldón (D), LD2 - Rose Garden gathering
Sen. Sean Bowie (D), LD18 - Rose Garden gathering, legislative appointment
Rep. Kevin Payne (R), LD21 - Rose Garden gathering
Rep. Jennifer Longdon (D), LD24 - Speaker, Rose Garden gathering; Introduction to Bp. Deborah Hutterer in House
Rep. Rusty Bowers (R), LD25 - Speaker, Rose Garden gathering
Rep. Michelle Udall (R), LD25 - Rose Garden gathering
Sen. Juan Mendez (D), LD26 - Rose Garden gathering (pending return from paternity leave)
Sen. Rebecca Rios (D), LD27 - Rose Garden gathering, legislative appointment, Introduction of gallery in Senate
Rep. Reginald Bolding (D), LD27 - Rose Garden gathering
Rep. Sarah Liguori (D), LD28 - Rose Garden gathering
Rep. Kelli Butler (D), LD28 - Rose Garden gathering, legislative appointment (pending registration turnout)
Sen. Raquel Terán (D), LD30 - Rose Garden gathering, legislative appointment
Rep. Christian Solorio (D), LD30 - Rose Garden gathering
All legislators have been invited, awaiting review of calendars and confirmations.
Lutheran Advocacy Day, aka Hunger Awareness Day at the Legislature is right around the corner!
Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol Rose Garden for a day of advocacy on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.
The Arizona Capitol Rose Garden is at Wesley Bolin Plaza (download map) in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The Capitol Parking Lot is at 1798 W Jefferson St #1750, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is available from W. Adams Street as well as from W. Jefferson Street. Also accessible by bus.
Agenda for Lutheran Advocacy Day is below:
7:30 - 8:30 Event Setup
8:30 - 9:00 Bagels & Coffee, Check In, Meet & Greet
9:00 - 9:30 Remarks
9:00 Devotion & Welcome ~ Rev. Deborah Hutterer, Bishop, Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
9:05 Remarks ~ Connie Philliips, President & CEO, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
9:10 Remarks ~ Speaker Russell “Rusty” Bowers, LD25 (R), Speaker of the House
9:15 Remarks ~ Rep. Jenifer Longdon, LD24 (D)
9:20 Remarks ~ Hunger Advocacy Coalition Partners, including Arizona Food Bank Network, Bread for the World, WHEAT, Pinnacle Prevention, and more!
9:30 - 10:30 Sign Hunger Pledge, Photo Opportunity, More Bagels & Coffee, More Meet & Greet
10:30 - 1:00 Legislative Appointments, Request to Speak (RTS) Registrations
1:00 - 1:30 (approx.) Invocation by Rev. Deborah Hutterer in the Arizona House, introduction by Rep. Jennifer Longdon