ELCA Advocacy is calling on us to support a bipartisan effort to expand senior and disability benefits! Take action now and join ecumenical faith partners to advocate for our vulnerable neighbors.

In a year of uncertainty in government and politics, in climate, war and the global economy, and perhaps in the ways we view church together, we highlight a few of the many reasons to be encouraged by our synod’s engagement in Lutheran advocacy.

In this election year, how might our Lutheran faith shape our thinking, acting, and voting on major issues? In this important 6-part series, ponder timely ELCA social teachings and learn tips for leading discussions in your own community.

All the resources you need to plan your 2024 “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service are available on LAMA’s GWOH page!

The Center for Climate Justice and Faith at PLTS is accepting applications to their Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith program for lay leaders and clergy members from around the world who want to be effective advocates for climate justice. Applications due June 17, 2024.

Find out about Lutherans Restoring Creation’s art contest for youth and young adults! Participants will have their art displayed at the Youth Gathering this summer.

Join us in opposing a harmful immigration policy that many have dubbed “SB1070 2.0.” We are also opposing another iteration of the Voting Center Ban!

Guest blogger Kris Bartanen, LAMA Liaison at New Journey Lutheran Church, Fountain Hills, shares how NJLC makes a difference by putting their faith into action and raising their voices in the public square.

Arizona’s primary election is on July 30th. Make sure you’re ready!

The social message on "Immigration" presents basic themes for discernment on questions of immigration that our society is facing. It draws from Scripture and the experience of Lutherans in America as an immigrant church in a country of immigrants.

The Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes are entering the final stages of a water rights settlement with the state! The tribal councils have begun deliberating and voting on the current proposal.

HB2070, the AZ Casitas Act is now law! Read on to learn more about this Act that Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has been tracking!

Learn about ELCA Young Adults’ Abide ministry! Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn will be hosting June’s small group on voter engagement. Register today!

One of LSS-SW’s target housing bills has passed the house! Learn more about how this bill will help address housing scarcity in Arizona!

Read the latest Action Alert from ELCA Advocacy! Join Lutherans from across the country in urging Congress to include the largest possible budget allotment to housing and homeless programs.

Join us in opposing a harmful immigration policy that many have dubbed “SB1070 2.0.” We are also opposing another iteration of the Voting Center Ban!

Urge your state legislator to oppose this cruel immigration bill before it goes to a vote!

Becoming a poll worker is an easy way to empower voters in your community! Early voting for the Arizona Primaries begins July 3, that’s coming up fast! Thousands of poll workers are still needed.