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.

Join the Arizona Faith Network Annual Gathering on October 20 at First UCC Church, Phoenix, AZ, or online. This year's theme, From Conflict to Community, invites us to explore how we move beyond division and build stronger, more resilient communities rooted in dignity, belonging, and hope.

The Grand Canyon Synod Grant application window closes no later than midnight on Friday, September 25, 2026. Funds support specific new or continuing projects that advance goals in the GCS Strategic Plan.

As of July 21, 2026, new data shows Arizona’s SNAP participation remains down sharply, reminding us that the hunger relief wins in Arizona’s FY2027 budget are important but not nearly enough. Check the SNAP tracker.

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary invites lay leaders and advocates to join Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda’s online Building Moral Economies course this fall, exploring how faith calls us to shape economic life so people and creation can flourish.

Bishop Curry invites Lutherans to mark America’s 250th anniversary with truth, memory, and hope — giving thanks for our nation’s highest ideals while recommitting ourselves to justice, neighbor-love, and the common good.

LAMA’s Ministry Report for 2026 Synod Assembly. Read highlights of an busy year of advocacy and engagement in Arizona and in the Grand Canyon Synod.

Rev. Jarrod Iverson joins the LAMA Policy Committee, accepting the call to serve a three-year term on the board.

The State of Arizona Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP) is now accepting applications. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 12, 2026. Info meetings Thursday May 7 and -Tuesday, May 12.

On Wednesday, May 20, Arizona inmate Leroy McGill is set to be put to death by lethal injection. ELCA Witness in Society sent Governor Katie Hobbs a letter asking her to commute McGill’s death sentence. Read the letter.

LAMA joined a broad Arizona coalition urging lawmakers to continue funding school meals, highlighting how eliminating small co-pays helps ensure every child has access to the nutrition they need to learn and thrive.

Need help funding your hunger ministry? ELCA World Hunger’s 2027 Domestic Hunger Grants are easier than ever to apply for, and faster to receive the funds. Letters of inquiry are due July 1!

The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA has issued a pastoral message on gender-based violence. Read it here.

In a joint statement, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins the leaders of the Anglican Communion, the World Methodist Council and the World Communion of Reformed Churches in appealing for peace and reaffirming a commitment to multilateralism, dialogue and diplomacy.

Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA has issued a statement on the Iran War. Read it here.

In a joint statement released Jan. 16, 2026, national bishops from Lutheran churches in the United States, Canada, and Denmark voiced strong support for the Greenlandic people amid growing international pressure on Greenland’s future. The statement affirms Greenland’s right to self-determination, peace between nations, and respect for international law.

The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, issues statement on terror attack on Jewish community in Australia. Read it here.

The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, issues statement on Brown University shooting. Read it here.