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Tell Congress: Prioritize housing and homeless programs in the FY23 federal budget
By June 30, Faith-based Sign On Letter: Help stop cyclical homelessness by supporting Housing First, a strategic model that helps stop cyclical homelessness and keeps the most vulnerable stably housed. From ELCA Advocacy.
Hunger Advocacy Fellowship Opening in Arizona
The 2022-23 Hunger Advocacy Fellow placed with LAMA will serve as a member of the staff of this ELCA-affiliated State Public Policy Office as a full-time contract employee. This is a paid position, including health insurance. The position begins in September 2022.
Devotional: Steps Forge the Path
If you look back at a time you felt directionless, does that memory still present the same feelings in your current context? Reflect using this devotional from an ELCA World Hunger Advocacy Fellow Sandra Roper on how a "new thing" may be shaping in your life.
Devotional: First, Learn. Next, Do.
Last spring, "Like many, my plans had been derailed, and the way forward seemed especially unclear," says ELCA World Hunger Fellow from Lutherans Engaging in Advocacy Ministry NJ. "It was during this time that my 'new thing' sprung forth..." Read #newthing devotional reflection at https://blogs.elca.org/.../devotional-first-learn-next-do/
WANTED: GCS Participation in Listening Sessions on Civic Engagement Social Statement
The ELCA Social Statement on Civic Engagement is underway. Let your voice be heard! What issues should be included in the ELCA’s next Social Statement on Church, State, and Civic Participation? What concerns do you have about where the church currently stands on civic engagement, and where should the church be headed?
Support the Global Fight Against Malnutrition
Urge U.S. Reps Tom O’Halleran (LD 1), Paul Gosar (LD 4), Andy Biggs (LD 5), David Schweikert (LD 6) and Debbie Lesko (LD 8) to cosponsor H.R.4693. Reps Kirkpatrick (LD 2), Grijalva (LD 3), Gallego (LD 7) and Stanton (LD 9) have already signed on. Urge Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema to cosponsor S.2956.
On-Ramp to Advocacy Resource Now Available
New from ELCA Advocacy, a 2-page resource to get you started in advocacy!
LAMA Advocacy Update: March 2022
March 2022. ELCA Advocacy publishes monthly updates from Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (SPPOs) ~ LAMA included ~ in the ELCA Advocacy BLOG each month.
LAMA featured in Living Lutheran
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) was featured on the Advocacy page of the March 2022 issue of Living Lutheran.
#ELCAvotes: Movement Into Action
How you can participate in ELCAvotes this election year? PLAN AHEAD. Using resources that will be provided by the ELCA and partner organizations as part of the ELCAvotes initiative, here are some ways to participate in ELCAvotes.
2022 ELCA Federal Policy Priorities
Read about 2022 ELCA Federal Policy Priorities on Domestic, Environment, International, Migration, Middle East and Civic Engagement topics, the justification through biblical and ELCA social teachings, and how you can be involved.
LAMA Advocacy Update: February 2022
February 2022. ELCA Advocacy publishes monthly updates from Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (SPPOs) ~ LAMA included ~ in the ELCA Advocacy BLOG each month.
What does the ELCA say about Voting Rights and Racial Justice?
As we watch more than 100 voting rights bills cross the desks of Arizona legislators, we’re thinking as people of faith and as members of the ELCA using a racial justice lens.
Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Arizona Legislature 2022 photos and wrap-up
Coordinated by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), 80+ Lutherans representing 23 of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts made contact with over 20 lawmakers at the bipartisan Lutheran Day at the Legislature on 2/1/2022. Exceptional images by David Hoye captured the big day.
2022 Lent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2022! Lent Action Guide, Calendar, Study, presentation templates and weekly email series ask the question, “What will it take to end hunger?” New Forty Days of Giving resources for congregational use in planning educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
Legislators Confirmed for Lutheran Advocacy Day
Which legislators are confirmed so far? Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Legislature, aka Hunger Awareness Day, is Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.
ELCA Calls for Support of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
As voting rights move forward in public discussion, urge your Senators to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R.4) with a customized message through the ELCA Action Center.
Speakers Confirmed for Lutheran Advocacy Day
Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Legislature, aka Hunger Awareness Day, is Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Speakers and agenda are now confirmed. More details to follow.