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Voting Rights: Request for Public Comment by October 20
From Arizona Faith Network: A government board is gathering input on a new proposal that would suppress the vote, and they need to hear from you! This is a concrete action you can take, in just a couple of minutes, to help protect voting rights.
Grand Canyon Synod Grants application deadline Oct. 31
The GCS Grant application window closes no later than midnight on Friday, October 31, 2025. Funds support specific new or continuing projects that advance goals in the GCS Strategic Plan.
2025 Government Shutdown: Impact to Federal Nutrition Programs and Food Banks
Important info shared by our partners at Arizona Food Bank Network on the impact on federal nutrition programs and the families they assist.
2025 Advent Resources from ELCA World Hunger
New for 2025! Action Guide, Interactive Calendar, and Study for congregational use to plan educational and fundraising events at your congregation. From ELCA World Hunger.
ELCA Action Alert: Tell Congress to pass a strong Farm Bill
New ELCA Action Alert! The current Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30, 2025. This expiration means that many of the programs, authorities, and policies authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill are no longer in effect, leading to a period of uncertainty for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
World Hunger Leadership Gathering Recap
Six representatives from the Grand Canyon Synod spent four days in Columbus, OH at ELCA World Hunger’s World Hunger Leadership Gathering. Click for pictorial recap.
Faith in action: The social teachings of this church
In 2025, the “Deeper Understandings” series focuses on ELCA social statements, reintroducing them to readers as a means of provoking fruitful, enriching conversation between Christians with different understandings and convictions, and as a springboard for active discipleship in the world.
‘Intersections’ Documentary from ELCA World Hunger
"Intersections" is a short documentary from ELCA World Hunger that explores stories from three ELCA companion ministries who are responding to the overlapping root causes of hunger in the United States and around the world.
World Food Day 2025
World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Organizations concerned with hunger and food security participate.
ELCA Action Alert: Tell Congress you support welcoming refugees
New ELCA Action Alert! Ask Congress to defend investments in refugee resettlement while urging the administration to restart fair, unbiased refugee admissions. Take action today!
Arizona Nonprofit Security Grant Program now accepting applications
The State of Arizona Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP) is now accepting applications. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Info meetings Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 17-18.
DOs and DON’Ts for Communicating in Response to Violence
The guidance offered here comes from Over Zero, an organization founded in response to the global need to counteract and prevent identity-based violence and other forms of group-targeted harm.
Sign-on letter for Arizona faith leaders denouncing political violence
For the International Day of Peace (September 21, 2025), the Arizona Faith Network (AFN) calls on Arizona faith leaders to sign a public statement denouncing political violence and calling for peace.
Hunger Leader 101: What is a Hunger Leader?
This short Hunger 101 learning module from ELCA World Hunger titled “What Is a Hunger Leader?” is the first in a series of video courses for hunger leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod and beyond.
Guest blog: Creation Justice Ministries’ Witness for Creation in Arizona
Guest blogger Autumn Byars, member of University Lutheran Church in Tempe, AZ, recaps the Creation Justice Ministries’ Witness for Creation event at Desert Botanical Garden.
ELCA Action Alert: Support Hunger Programs in the Federal Budget!
New ELCA Action Alert! Urge annual budget support for critical federal hunger programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Take action today!
Call for mercy and justice in detention facilities: Commentary by the Rev. Christine Stoxen
This Guest Commentary by Rev. Christine Stoxen appeared in Arizona Capitol Times on September 12, 2025. Rev. Stoxen serves of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler. AZ.
ELCA Bishop Eaton issues statement on death of Charlie Kirk
From message: "As I wrote last year, after the attempt on President Trump’s life in Butler, Pa., 'God calls this church to say a definitive ‘no’ to political violence now and in the future. Political violence has a long history but no place in democracy. This church belongs to God, and our unity in Christ is a grace-filled and healing gift in a fractured society.'"