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A prayer for advocates through Holy Week and beyond
We at LAMA offer this Holy Week prayer for our friends and neighbors, leaders and advocates all.
Protecting People, Peace and Planet: 2026 Ecumenical Advocacy Days
April 20-22, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Diverse faith traditions gather to inspire and strengthen their call to Congress to commit to Protecting People, Peace, and Planet! Includes worship, workshops, and a lobby day. Scholarships available.
Call for nominations: July advocacy immersion trip on climate justice
Churchwide search for 5 young adults and 5 not-so-young adults to participate in an Advocacy Immersion Trip focusing on Climate Justice. Do you have someone in mind? Nominations open until April 17.
Heart of the Community: ELCA Video Highlights Navajo Lutheran Mission
The ELCA has released a new video, Heart of the Community, featuring the ministry of Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM). The video highlights NELM’s deep relationships, community presence, and faithful witness on the Navajo Nation.
Advocacy Update from Arizona Food Bank Network
March 20, 2026. Today’s newsletter highlights RTS Alert opposing an amendment to HB2728. The Inside Scoop is a monthly Hunger Advocacy newsletter by Jessica Herbert of the Arizona Food Bank Network.
9 Things to Know About the Proposed SAVE America Act
H.R. 22, known as the SAVE Act (or Save American Act) would preempt state voter registration processes and impose strict voter ID requirements. Learn what’s at stake here.
RTS Action Alert: Health Care Bills
RTS Action Alerts! Click to read the bills we’re watching related to Health Care in Arizona. One bill of concern, HCR2056, the “Right to Refuse” Constitutional Amendment, has hearing Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 am.
ELCA Bishop Curry issues pastoral message on gender-based violence
The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA has issued a pastoral message on gender-based violence. Read it here.
From the Fields to the Table: How one congregation is meeting hunger
This month’s ELCA World Hunger spotlight shares the story of Floricel Liborio, a community leader in Stockton, CA, and the faithful response of Iglesia Luterana Santa María Peregrina. Amid fear surrounding immigration enforcement and real hunger among farmworker families, the congregation is providing grocery assistance and standing in visible solidarity.
ELCA Action Alert: Urge Congress to Pass Strong Housing Legislation
ELCA Action Alert from March 20. Join the ELCA and Bishop Curry in urging Congress to advance bipartisan housing legislation in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
RTS Action Alert: Voting Bills
RTS Action Alerts! Click to read the bills we’re watching related to Civic Engagement and Voting Arizona. These bills are moving, several are being heard Wednesday, March 18.
A perfect storm is hitting state budgets — and the most vulnerable will feel it most
Arizona alone could face a $300 million deficit, and nearly 200,000 residents may have to reapply to keep their Medicaid coverage. AZ Mirror, March 16.
ELCA Sign-on Letters
Our advocacy takes many forms with long-term and immediate aims. One timely way we can act as ELCA is to sign on with others to offer pointed comments to decision makers when developments demand. Learn more here. Photo courtesy Southwest Pennsylvania Synod.
ELCA Social Message: Child Protection
The ELCA has adopted a groundbreaking social message on “Child Protection,” offering both theological grounding and practical guidance for congregations responding to abuse and neglect. Adopted in 2025.
ELCA Social Message: Living in a Time of Terrorism
The social message on “Living in a Time of Terrorism” was developed in the early years of the 21st century as acts of terrorism reached haunting proportions throughout the world. Adopted in 2004.
ELCA Action Alert: Act Now to Protect Dreamers
ELCA Action Alert from March 10. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to support a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Take action today!
Gift of Peace: Joint statement from Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed church leaders
In a joint statement, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins the leaders of the Anglican Communion, the World Methodist Council and the World Communion of Reformed Churches in appealing for peace and reaffirming a commitment to multilateralism, dialogue and diplomacy.