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Arizona Bills and Proposed Legislation Explained
This helpful pathfinder identifies the types of legislation proposed by the Arizona Legislature, lists sources that contain the full text of these documents, and identifies sources to consult when tracking proposed legislation’s progress through the Legislature.
2023 ELCA Federal Policy Priorities
Read about 2023 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.
Arizona’s No Borders No Limits Produce Program
For the first time in the program’s history, the No Borders No Limits Produce Program is assuming a role in produce sourcing through activities in Nogales, Arizona, which is a hub for produce coming in to the US from Mexico. Watch video!
Lunch and Learn: How Clean Water Can Help End Hunger
A Lunch & Learn virtual dialecture by ELCA World Hunger’s Dr. Ryan Cumming. Developed for the GCS and SEIS in conjunction with our inter-synod 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. Thursday, March 16 @ 10:00PST / 11:00MST.
Advocacy Update: February 2023
February 2023. ELCA Advocacy publishes monthly updates from Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (SPPOs) in the ELCA Advocacy BLOG each month.
Catch up on the past
Do you have FOMO? Can’t get enough of LAMA news? Previous LAMA Newsletters are now available online!
ELCA Advocacy visits Arizona legislators on Capitol Hill
Fabric patches and invitations to members of Congress ~ including two from Arizona ~ to visit ministries addressing homelessness and housing in their districts were delivered by ELCA advocates on Capitol Hill last week.
40-40-40 Lenten Challenge: 40 wellness activities for Lent
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!
How cool is this: your license plate can help to end hunger
Have you seen this license plate when driving around Arizona? The Hunger Relief license plate costs $25 (plus postage and handling) and benefits LAMA and Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance coalition partner, the Arizona Food Bank Network.
Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance Advocacy Day
LAMA is co-sponsor of the Anti-Hunger Alliance Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 13th, 2023, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Wesley Bolin Plaza. Complimentary lunch included. Please join us!
Cultivating Climate Justice Retreat
Explore the economic, cultural, political, and ecological contours of the systemic crisis we face, and grow in the knowledge, skills, spiritual strength, and community that are so vital to forging the paths toward climate justice.
40-40-40 Lenten Challenge: Why support ELCA World Hunger?
The 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge ~ Grand Canyon vs. Southeastern Iowa Synods ~ supports ELCA World Hunger. Why? See what ELCA World Hunger is up to and get inspired register for the Lenten Challenge!
A Study Curriculum on Civic Life and Faith
The preparation of this study is part of the process toward developing a social statement on these many topics related to civic life and faith. Participants’ feedback is key. The study response period is open through Oct. 15.
The 40-40-40 Lenten 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!
Lutheran Day at the Legislature Recap
A pictorial recap of Lutheran Day at the Legislature on Monday, January 30, 2023. The Lutherans (and friends) are here!
RTS ALERT: HB2211 Food Assistance Reduces Recidivism & Helps Families
RTS ALERT: HB2211 ~ Food Assistance Reduces Recidivism & Helps Families
Prep for Lutheran Day at the Legislature
There will be a one-hour virtual meeting on Friday, January 27 at 3:00pm to prepare participants in advance for our day of advocacy at the Capitol.
Devotional: Stretching Past Self-doubts
A devotional reflection on Micah 6:8 by ELCA World Hunger Advocacy Fellow Jillian Russell, Hunger Advocacy Fellow at Hunger Network Ohio.