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We Are Christians Against Christian Nationalism
This new discussion guide from ELCA Advocacy offers a primer on Christian nationalism from a Lutheran perspective.
RTS For The Week of 3/12
Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at a water bill and two SNAP bills. We encourge support for HB2024 and opposition to HB2502 and HB2503.
Action Alert: Urge the AZ Legislature to Support Healthy School Meals for All
Urge the Arizona State Legislature to provide funding for free and reduced price school meals in its upcoming budget!
Advocacy In Action: News From the ELCA Conference of Bishops
The ELCA Conference of Bishops met last week and wrote two letters, advocating for neighbors in need. Our leaders address lawmakers, urging them to support Annunciation House in Texas, and a Ceasefire in Gaza, calling us to join them in defending our neighbors.
New ELCA Service and Justice Director Starts Monday: Introducing Rev. Khader El-Yateem
Welcome the new executive director of ELCA Service and Justice! Service and Justice oversees several interconnected ministries, including ELCA Advocacy, AMMPARO, and Reconciling Works.
Reminder: Mail Your Ballot by March 12
Tues. March 12 is the last day to mail your PPE ballot! Read on to find drop-off locations and polling places for next week’s election.
Request to Speak Alerts for the Week of 3/5
Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at a voting bill! We oppose HB 2547.
Arizona Action Alert: Urge Your State Senator to Oppose Harmful SNAP Bills HB2502 & HB2503
Contact your state Senator and urge them to oppose these concerning SNAP bills in upcoming committee and floor meetings.
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. How’s it going? Need ideas? Click here.
New Journey Lutheran Church Sponsors Fountain Hills Community Food Pack for Food For Kidz
Read all about New Journey Lutheran Church’s 11th annual mobile food packing event for Food For Kidz. NJLC partnered with other churches and the Fountain Hills community to provide thousands of meals to people in need.
LAMA Joins Local Partners in Letter Supporting the Child Tax Credit
LAMA joined 20 other local organizations in signing on to a letter urging our Senators to support the expanded Child Tax Credit. Read it now!
HB2815 Update: Yes In God’s Back Yard Passes the House
EXCITING NEWS: YIGBY (hb2815) passed the House last night! Thank you for your advocacy!
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Take Action to Fully Fund W.I.C and S.N.A.P
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Urge Congress to fully fund WIC and SNAP before March 1!
2024 Bread for the World Offerings of Letters
Learn about Bread for the World’s new Offerings of Letters resources for 2024.
World Hunger Action Guide & 50th Anniversary Resources
Check out ELCA World Hunger’s special 50th Anniversary Edition of the Action Guide for Congregations ~ get your celebration TOOLKIT today!
“Yes In God’s Back Yard” Passes the House Appropriations & Rules Committees
The “Yes In God’s Back Yard” bill (HB 2815) has passed two House committees! Read more about the bill, our support for it, and the work left to do.
RTS for the Week of 2/27
Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at hunger and housing, encouraging support for HB 2794 and HB2815.
2024 World Water Day Toolkit
World Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone. 2024 Toolkit included.