ACT by Thursday! The Senate is expected to vote this Thursday on the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC). The tax legislation that includes the expanded CTC has been stuck in the Senate since January, when the House passed it with an overwhelming bipartisan majority. It is critical that senators pass the expanded CTC now.

Guest blogger Joanie Contreras of Santa Cruz Lutheran in Tucson shares today’s Community Spotlight on their partnership with Sahuarita Food Bank’s Project AZUL.

August presents unique opportunities to bring our deep concerns as Christians about many things related to our planet and the beings that inhabit it to U.S. Congress in our own backyards. Read tips from ELCA Advocacy.

Last week, the LAMA team joined synod staff, youth, leaders, and young adults from around Arizona for the ELCA Youth and Young Adult Gatherings in NOLA! Read our LAMA recap here.

Voting has begun for the Arizona Primary! Vote on or before July 30. Here are some steps to ensure your voting process goes smoothly.

Week 3: Hear from Frances Dobbs about how his faith values impact his vote in this new video from ELCA Advocacy!

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the violence perpetrated by a gunman at a political rally in Butler, PA on July 13. “Last weekend's shooting has distressed and destabilized our nation. Political violence breeds fear and can set in motion cycles of violence that will further shatter us.”

NEW: We have gathered together resources for all of the major primary elections on 7/30! Get to know your candidates before voting day by exploring this page.

Support Lutheran Social Service’s Back to School Drive! They are seeking supplies to support families across all of their service areas. Learn more now!

Renewed call for letters: Bread for the World has updated their letter writing materials to reflect the ongoing Farm Bill negotiations! Plan an Offering of Letters for your congregations now!

Week 2: Hear from Paul Westermann about how his faith values impact his vote in this new video from ELCA Advocacy!

Community Spotlight: Learn about the Food Bank at Santa Cruz Lutheran Church in Tucson! Find out more about their innovative work now!

This single-session Bible study and discussion guide on Civic Engagement can be used by adults or older teens, as individuals or in small groups, for consideration of civic commitment as people of faith. Published June 2024, 3 pages.

New ELCA Advocacy Video Series: Why Does Voting Matter To You as a Person of Faith? As a part of the new ELCA Election Activator Network, ELCA Advocacy is releasing videos on voting and faith. This week, hear from Autumn about why voting matters to her faith.

In her latest video addressing Christian Nationalism, Bishop Eaton reminds us that “what binds us together is not ethnicity, but shared participation in our civic life springing out of our cultural heritages and working for the common good.” 4:29 mins.

Read more about Autumn’s visit to Tucson and the partnership between Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Grace St Paul’s Episcopal Church.

A new toolkit for churches to host a community meeting, engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop strategies to combat the divisive ideology of Christian nationalism. Join Christians Against Christian Nationalism in protecting the core values of our faith and democracy.

How to End Christian Nationalism is the essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rising tide of Christian nationalism yet unsure how to counter it. Learn more and order the book here.