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Join us for Lutheran Day at the Legislature in 2025!
Join us for a day of advocacy at the Arizona Capitol! Lutheran Day at the Legislature is Monday, February 10, 2025 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Registration and breakfast at 8:45.
Are you interested in Lutheran advocacy?
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA) seeks enthusiastic, engaged individuals in the Grand Canyon Synod to join our LAMA Policy Committee. Learn more here.
Will you be a district coordinator this year?
We need your help! Volunteer to be your district’s coordinator for Lutheran Day at the Legislature this year! Read what’s involved here.
#GivingTuesday
If loving your neighbor and advocating for social justice by lifting up issues and helping to shape policy in Arizona is important to you, please consider supporting the ministry of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) with an early #GivingTuesday gift today.
LAMA Policy Council Retreat and Policy Priorities
The Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona Policy Council met Sunday-Monday, November 17-18 to listen, learn, laugh and discern LAMA’s Policy Priorities for 2025.
My day as a poll monitor
A pictorial account of Solveig’s day as a poll monitor at South Phoenix Baptist Church.
Question: What are your hopes post-election?
New! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “What are your hopes post-election?” Length 1:23.
Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Legislature
Lutherans and friends from across the state will gather at Wesley Bolin Plaza at the Arizona Capitol for a day of advocacy on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Details to follow.
Question: Do you think you would vote differently if you weren’t a person of faith?
New! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “Do you think you would vote differently if you weren’t a person of faith?” Length 1:24.
Lutheran congregations step up as Arizona Voting Centers
Lutherans have a history of civic engagement during election season, including being voting centers. Holy Trinity and Mountain View were two of 37 Lutheran congregations who offered their space at voting centers in Arizona’s 15 counties this year
Question: Why should Lutherans vote?
New! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “Why should Lutherans vote?” Features Bishop Eaton and more. Length 1:41.
Question: What is your advice for someone who is on the fence about voting?
Another new voter engagement video from LAMA! Filmed on location at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “What is your advice for someone who is on the fence about voting?” Length 1:21.
Question: How can people with differing opinions work together during election season?
Another new voter engagement video from LAMA! Filmed at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “How can people with differing opinions work together during election season?” Length 1:46.
Question: Is voting important to you?
Another new voter engagement video from LAMA! Filmed on location at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “Is voting important to you?” Length 1:23.
Introducing LAMA’s 2024 Voter Guide
LAMA's 2024 Voter Guide briefly introduces the 13 statewide ballot measures that Arizona voters will consider this fall. Positions taken were based on LAMA's policy priorities and adopted by the LAMA Policy Committee on August 27, 2024.
Question: Does your faith influence your political opinion?
LAMA presents an exciting new voter engagement series! Filmed on location at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, people of faith share their thoughts on the question, “Does your faith influence your political opinion?” Length 1:41.
Hunger Advocacy Fellowship: Autumn’s Year in Review
In her own words. Autumn Byars' Hunger Advocacy Fellowship has come to an end. Read the engaging, insightful recap of her transformational year here.