From Faith to the Floor: This Week’s LAMA Action Alerts and Events

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) continues to equip and mobilize people of faith to advocate for justice, dignity, and the common good. This week’s LAMA newsletter is packed with timely opportunities for engagement—especially as Arizona’s legislative session gains momentum.

This Week’s Action Alert:

LAMA urges advocates to register now for Lutheran Day at the Legislature, taking place Monday, February 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.). This annual gathering includes a rally, meetings with legislators, tours of the Capitol, and introductions in both legislative chamber galleries. After registering, participants are encouraged to call their legislators and begin building those relationships rooted in faith and public witness.

The newsletter also highlights several important upcoming events, including:

• Confronting Christian Nationalism: Faith-Rooted Organizing for Clergy

  Thursday, January 29 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  Hosted by BJC, this Clergy Quarterly Touchpoint creates space for connection, shared learning, and concrete action.

• District Coordinator Training for Lutheran Day at the Legislature

  Thursday, January 29 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

  A short virtual training for those coordinating legislative visits in their districts.

• Arizona Faith Network (AFN) gatherings, including the Social Justice Commission, Faithful Voter AZ committee, and the Cherishing Creation Collaborative, all offering meaningful ways to connect across faith communities.

Several blog action alerts are also featured, including:

• An RTS Alert on HB2682, creating a rental assistance program—action is needed before the February 3 hearing.

• ELCA Action Alerts urging protection of affordable housing programs and calling for accountability—not expansion—of harmful ICE funding.

• Invitations to participate in the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge for 2026, supporting ELCA World Hunger, and the Bread for the World 2026 Offering of Letters launch.

In addition, LAMA continues to offer Request to Speak (RTS) trainings, book discussions on challenging Christian nationalism, and ongoing advocacy support for congregations and individuals throughout the Grand Canyon Synod.

As Lutherans, our public advocacy flows directly from our baptismal call to love our neighbors and seek justice. LAMA’s work helps translate that call into faithful, effective action in Arizona and beyond.

👉 Read the full LAMA newsletter for registration links, event details, and action steps—and please share it with your networks to help grow this vital advocacy ministry.