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2025 “God’s work. Our hands.” resources available
All the resources you need to plan your 2025 “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service are available on LAMA’s GWOH page!
ELCA Action Alert: Stop largest healthcare and food assistance cuts in US history
New ELCA Action Alert! This week: The House of Representatives is rushing to make historic cuts in Medicaid, food assistance, and education, while increasing the federal deficit by trillions of dollars. Take action today.
How SNAP benefits will change in proposed new tax bill: What to know
On May 13, U.S. House Republicans introduced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that proposes deep cuts and major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of a broader effort to make permanent the administration’s proposed tax cuts. Read the basics here.
Action Alert: They’re voting now, so call now!
Congress is currently working on the budget in committees and have proposed several cuts detrimental to nonprofits and the individuals they serve. AZ Reps. Ciscomani and Schweikert serve on the committee!
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Support Robust Federal Disaster Relief
New ELCA Action Alert! Steps toward dismantling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have come amid heavy floods and before the hurricane season. The ability to respond with federal disaster relief could soon no longer be an option.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Child Tax Credit
New Lenten Action Alert! Join ELCA Advocacy in calling on Congress to prioritize families and children by supporting a more robust and inclusive Child Tax Credit.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Support schools, universities and students
New Lenten Action Alert! Share your values and convictions with elected officials — urge Congress to oppose cuts to vital education programs.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Oppose Mass Deportations
New Lenten Action Alert! Act now to tell Congress you oppose the detention and separation of immigrant families. Customize your letter with your values and your own experiences.
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Day 2025 Theme: Our Power, Our Planet. Click for tips, actions and activities for Earth Day 2025, and watch the theme video. Join the world’s largest environmental movement!
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Protect clean energy jobs and investments
New Lenten Action Alert! Share your values and convictions with elected officials — urge Congress to oppose the repeal of IRA investments in affordable clean energy, American jobs and economic development in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Oppose cuts to hunger programs
New Lenten Action Alert! In FY25 budget resolution processes, cuts of $230 billion to agriculture programs – the vast majority of which is expected to come from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – have been proposed. Oppose these cuts via ELCA Advocacy.
Who is affected by cuts to Medicaid?
In order to fund tax cuts, Congress must find $880 billion to cut in other areas, which is why Medicaid is being targeted. Click for stats, talking points and action items.
Arizona Rally for Public Lands and Waters
Our public lands and waters are sacred spaces for reflection, recreation, and stewardship. Yet, they are under threat. Join a statewide movement to protect these resources at the Arizona Rally for Public Lands on Thursday, March 27 at the Arizona Capitol. Buses from Tucson & Flagstaff to Phoenix available.
2025 World Water Day Toolkit
Celebrate World Water Day on Saturday (March 22) as one of your spiritual practices during Lent. Get ideas from the United Nations’ toolkit for Glacier Preservation or the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge resources and toolkit shared here.
Bread for the World’s annual Offering of Letters to Congress
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.
Update on Arizona Hunger Bills
There haven’t been many bills we are able to champion this session; it’s mostly about protecting SNAP. Read where we’re at on the 8 hunger bills that are moving through the legislature.
Take the SNAP Challenge: Raise Awareness of Hunger in Your Community
Take the SNAP Challenge! Post includes toolkit. The upcoming congressional recess (March 15–23) is the perfect time to involve Members of Congress in the SNAP Challenge. Read on to learn which AZ district has the most SNAP households.
Understanding Medicaid Cuts: A Lutheran Response
In current federal proposals could reduce access to essential healthcare for millions of Americans. This recorded webinar explores implications – as well as ways to bring our faith-based perspectives into the process. Includes Action Alert from Lutheran Service in America.