Presiding Bishop Eaton has released a statement on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read the full statement here.

In a powerful reflection, Deacon Nick Bates of the Hunger Network in Ohio highlights how Lutherans and faith leaders across Ohio engaged the budget process as a matter of moral responsibility.

Join Mount of Olives Lutheran Church in Phoenix for their final free summer jazz concert—July 13 with Beth Lederman & Dennis Rowland. Held at 5:30 PM, this Music for Food event supports the Olive Branch Food Pantry, which feeds over 150 families weekly. Come for the music, stay for the mission.

Arizona’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget passed on Friday and was signed by Governor Hobbs on Saturday, and it includes $3.8 million for Reduced Price school meals and a one-time, $2 million appropriation for Double Up Food Bucks!

The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed out of the Senate today. It now returns to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday. Contact your Representative today, urging them to vote NO on this bill.

New ELCA Advocacy Action Alert! Senate leadership aims to schedule a rushed vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as soon as this week, undermining access to core programs in our communities.

Before anything else, shelter begins with intention. Not a vague good intention, but a deep yes to God’s calling to make room in the inn. This guide is written for congregations who sense that call, and want to walk into it faithfully.

Join the #EmptyPlatesProtest fast to oppose cuts to SNAP! Pledge to fast for 24 hours any day between June 23 and July 4, 2025. And call your senators to tell them why.

Three prepaid spots are available for the ELCA World Hunger Leaders Gathering in September. If you are interested in representing the Grand Canyon Synod, please contact Solveig at director@lamaz.org by August 1.

Hunger advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 10-11 for the 2025 Bread for the World Advocacy Summit. LAMA director Solveig Muus joined colleagues for the two days of worship, training, strategy, fellowship and advocacy on Capitol Hill. And signtseeing.

Click to see who won the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. And a heartfelt thank you on behalf of the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network!

New ELCA Action Alert! The Senate is preparing to vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that would strip healthcare from approximately 14 million Americans and slash food assistance for millions more. Take action today.

View an update by the Rev. Paul Larson, director of Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN).

Free Summer Meals for Arizona Kids & Teens! Make sure your community knows about SUN MEALS, an important Arizona Summer Food Service Program.

Service Opportunity in Tucson (June 29) and Tempe (July 20). Join others in packing Bags of Hope—life-saving kits of water, snacks, and essentials to be distributed to vulnerable neighbors.

This OpEd by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in The Chandler Arizonan on June 1, 2025. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.

LAMA’s Ministry Report for 2025 Synod Assembly. Read highlights of an exceptional year of advocacy and engagement in Arizona and in the Grand Canyon Synod.

All the resources you need to plan your 2025 “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service are available on LAMA’s GWOH page!