Loving Our Neighbor: Striving for Justice and Peace through Advocacy. This video introduction from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA) highlights the importance of civic engagement in faith communities, particularly in Lutheran congregations.

Apply by July 31, 2023! Manna Grants are intended to support new and continuing projects in the Grand Canyon Synod that work to alleviate hunger and address the root causes of hunger, and which demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.

We are the Grand Canyon Synod, our namesake formed by the waters of the Colorado River. As citizens of the Southwest commemorating Earth Day 2023, we are keenly aware of the preciousness of water and the need to preserve this life-giving resource.

As part of the Lenten Challenge between the Southeastern Iowa and Grand Canyon Synods, more than 200 individuals from over 70 congregations pledged to participate. Thank you!

One option in the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge is to commit to doing one wellness activity every day for the 40 days of Lent. Need ideas? Portico Benefit Services has compiled a list of 40 activity ideas that might spark your interest. Get inspired to join the challenge!

The Grand Canyon Synod vs. the Southeastern Iowa Synod in a winner-take-all challenge to raise money for ELCA World Hunger. Pledge to participate in some spiritual and physical practices during the 40 days of Lent. The synod with the most participants wins!

The third annual LAMA Summit featuring Rev. Eugene Cho of Bread for the World was engaging, thought provoking, informative and fun for the nearly 40 clergy, LAMA liaisons and hunger leaders in attendance. A review in pictures is included.

LAMA is the proud and grateful recipient of a Manna grant in the amount of $3,000, courtesy of Ascension Lutheran Church using a legacy gift from longtime member Orpha Hoganson.

Apply by July 31, 2022! Manna Grants are intended to support new and continuing projects in the Grand Canyon Synod that work to alleviate hunger and address the root causes of hunger, and which demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) was featured on the Advocacy page of the March 2022 issue of Living Lutheran.

Mary Louise Frenchman might be “Pastor Frenchman” in professional circles. In more formal settings, some might introduce her as “the Rev. Mary Louise.” But to those who gather for worship and greet her almost daily on the streets of Phoenix, it’s “Big Mama.”

“We couldn’t survive without our grants… they’re the most fantastic thing in the world!” ELCA World Hunger announced recently that two ministries in the Grand Canyon Synod received Domestic Hunger Grants in 2022: Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix and Native American Urban Ministry, also in Phoenix.

As one of the Grand Canyon Synod’s Global Engagement initiatives, this new ministry “table” brings together lay people across the synod who are interested in hunger issues within their communities.