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Stand with Immigrants: Updates and Actions To Take Today
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) offers updates, actions to take and resources for standing with Immigrants. Hurry! Some deadlines end Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Guest Blog: Faithful Resistance, Fighting the Sin of Dehumanization
From guest blog by Raed AbuJries, Program Manager, AMMPARO US Network, Education and Communications: “As people of faith, we have to be honest: this isn’t just a political debate. It’s a spiritual one. The way we talk about and treat the marginalized is a gut-check for our faith.”
Gratitude Shared with Federal Elected Leaders for Reopening of Government
After 43 days of shutdown, the federal government resumed operations on Nov. 13, 2025, which funds most federal agencies through Jan. 30, 2026. A message was sent to U.S. House and Senate representatives expressing gratitude for the reopening.
ELCA Bishop Curry issues pastoral message on living in troubled days
Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a pastoral message on living in troubled times. Read it here.
Will you be a district coordinator for Lutheran Day this year?
We need your help! Volunteer to be your district’s coordinator for Lutheran Day at the Legislature this year! Read what’s involved here.
T-Shirt Design Contest: Help LAMA design a shirt for Lutheran Day!
Announcing the LAMA T-Shirt Design Contest! We need your help to design a T-Shirt that fans can wear to demonstrate support for LAMA’s work in Arizona. Submission deadline Dec. 31, 2025.
ELCA Action Alert: Urge U.S. Involvement at Global Climate Talks
ELCA Action Alert from November 10. The United States is missing from important climate talks, leaving our global neighbors without a vital partner in caring for creation. Take action today!
Arizona's SNAP recipients in limbo amid back-and-forth on food benefits
LSS-SW staff and board members join in support of extending SNAP funding at a press conference on November 5, 2025. Read Arizona Republic article by Laura Gersony.
ELCA World Hunger’s Daily Bread Grants Registration Open
ELCA World Hunger’s Daily Bread Grants are one way our church accompanies communities as they respond to hunger and poverty. Accepting applications Nov. 1 - Nov. 15, priority this year on rural ministries.
Come and see what love looks like in action: Commentary by Kellie Sanders
This OpEd by Dr. Kellie Sanders appeared in the Verde Independent on November 4, 2025. Dr. Sanders serves as church council president at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Clarkdale, Arizona.
What do you wish your lawmaker knew was happening in your locality and ministry?
ELCA Witness in Society staff want to share your stories with congressional offices. Sharing your Arizona story helps ELCA advocacy on issues you care about be more effective! Read more.
Here I Pod, Season 3 Episode 4: Pulling together around SNAP threats
Host Regina Banks speaks with Karen Ehrens, US Policy Manager, Alliance to End Hunger. The interviews were recorded on Monday, October 27th, as advocates across the country expected SNAP funding to run out or be withheld starting November 1st.
Faith Groups Condemn All Time Low Refugee Resettlement Goal
ELCA Witness in Society Senior Director, the Rev. Amy Reumann, joins other faith leaders in calling the new goal ‘biased’, indicating it abandons those at risk, and is in need of reversal. Read the statement.
A living tradition: The Reformation was meant to be continued
Living Lutheran article by the Rev. Ralen Robinson. “When we, as a community, stand up and speak boldly to advocate for change, we become the voice for those silenced by systems. This is the Reformation in everyday life, the reform church that accepts everyone and allows all of us to have accessible faith.”
What's going on with Refugee Resettlement in the US amid the shutdown?
Learn what’s going on with Refugee Resettlement, and how you can help, from our partners at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.
Shop ELCA Good Gifts
Searching for the perfect gift? Shop ELCA Good Gifts and choose from more than 50 life-changing, charitable gifts to give in lieu of traditional Christmas presents.
Lutheran Day at the Legislature
Save the date! Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2026 will be on Monday, February 23 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. In addition to a rally, meetings with legislators, and introductions in both House and Senate galleries, a light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Online Harassment and Doxxing Response
Grand Canyon Synod partners from the Safe Communities Coalition offer this helpful resource by the Digital Defense Fund for responding to online harassment and doxxing.