LAMA News: Take Action for Temporary Protected Status Holders

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The latest newsletter from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) leads with an urgent call to advocate for neighbors who hold Temporary Protected Status (TPS). As protections narrow for many longtime U.S. residents, LAMA encourages Arizona Lutherans to speak up for people facing family separation, job loss and possible return to unsafe conditions.

The newsletter includes a TPS action alert explaining what is happening and why it matters in Arizona, along with an ELCA Action Alert encouraging advocates to contact Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego in support of TPS holders.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

  • Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network — Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6–7 p.m.

  • Digital Security Workshop 2.0 — Thursday, Aug. 27

  • Five ways to advocate on “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday

  • An explainer on why the Arizona Corporation Commission matters

  • LAMA’s 2026 candidate contact list for faithful, nonpartisan advocacy

  • A new ELCA craftivism resource connecting creativity and public witness

  • The Sept. 25 Grand Canyon Synod Grants application deadline

  • The Nov. 14 Growing in Faith Christian Nationalism Symposium

LAMA is an advocacy ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod, helping Lutherans live out our baptismal calling to strive for justice and peace and love our neighbors through faithful, nonpartisan engagement in public life.

Read the full LAMA newsletter for action links, event information, resources and more — and consider subscribing and sharing it with others in your congregation.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardLutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Advocacy, Church and SocietyComment