Discipleship in a Democracy. ELCA social teaching holds that all residents of the United States have a responsibility to make government function well—not to abandon our democracy but to engage it in a spirit of robust civic duty.

Meet ELCA staff based in Washington, D.C., including policy advocates who monitor legislative developments, develop relationships with policy makers, consult with faith-based coalitions, advance accompaniment awareness and goals from ELCA ministries and colleagues, and facilitate action by members of the ELCA Advocacy Network.

In this podcast, Giovana Oaxaca, the ELCA’s program director for migration policy, joins Ryan Cumming of ELCA World Hunger to talk about the realities of migration and immigration policy. Learn about who has access to public benefits, what it means to be a “non-citizen” and how policy changes can impact individuals and communities.

For up-to-date news from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), ELCA Advocacy and LAMA coalition partners, follow us on Facebook! Find LAMA at @LutheranAdvocacy.

The social message “Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment” states that housing is a fundamental right even though policies and practices of government and economic institutions are not adequately responding.

Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood for All conveys ELCA teaching that economic activity is a means through which God's will is served for the thriving and well-being of humankind and the care of the earth.

The Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona Policy Council met Friday - Sunday, December 3-5 to listen and learn and discern what would be LAMA’s Policy Priorities for 2022.

The Top 10 reasons to attend the LAMA Summit on Sunday, December 5 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona.

America owes much to Christianity. Liberalism arose as a Christian response to the failures of Christendom.

Webinar Video: Practitioners in the anti-hunger sector have successfully worked with faith leaders and organizations to increase access to food and/or improve advocacy to end hunger. Panelists from Bread for the World, Alliance to End Hunger and others offer best practices for working with faith leaders and organizations representing different faith communities.

Food banks are finding new ways to fight hunger in Arizona, even as the need has risen dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful to God for countless blessings. With these prayers, we prayer for unity in our nation, and among our leaders.

LSS-SW seeks Christmas gifts for 100 refugees, asylum-seekers, and Afghan evacuees this year, as well a new queen-sized sheets for isolated older adults.

[Research indicates] that, depending upon the issue, between half and two-thirds of Americans support religious leaders taking public positions on racism, poverty, war and immigration. Roughly a third report attending worship settings where their clergy or friends discuss these issues and the importance of politically acting on one’s beliefs.

Caring for creation is not just a boutique issue for the few, but a faith issue for all of us. As #COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference met in Glasgow, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us that we are called to tend God’s garden and be good stewards of creation. ELCA resources included.

Many call on countries to move faster to curb greenhouse gas emissions and help nations suffering the most from climate change, after last-minute moves weakened Glasgow’s final deal.

Faith Leader Sign-on Letter Urging the White House to convene a conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health ~ the last conference was 50 years ago!

Check out this new video from ELCA World Hunger about Manna From Heaven, a ministry meeting the needs of its neighbors in Kentucky with support from ELCA World Hunger.