Support FEMA Reform, Join Upcoming Events, and Stay Engaged with LAMA
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) continues to equip our synod for faithful public witness and advocacy rooted in Lutheran theology and justice. Below are highlights from this week’s LAMA newsletter. We encourage you to read the full LAMA newsletter for more details and action links. Read the full newsletter at LAMAz.org.
Action Alert: Support FEMA Reform
ELCA Advocacy and Lutheran Disaster Response invite all Lutherans to urge Congress to pass the FEMA Act of 2025, strengthening how FEMA responds to disasters.
Take action today via the ELCA Action Alert link in the full newsletter.
Upcoming Events & Gatherings
Bread for the World Regional Meetings
Nov. 18 (5:00–6:00 pm)
Nov. 19 (12:00–1:00 pm)
Quarterly multi-region meetings for leaders in hunger advocacy.
Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 6:00–7:00 pm
A space for hunger leaders across our synod to collaborate, share updates, and strengthen our collective work.
AFN Annual Gathering — United We Rise
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9:00 am–12:30 pm
Bahá’í Faith Community Center, Scottsdale
LAMA encourages all advocates to join this gathering of connection, learning, and interfaith solidarity.
Coffee with Christine (ELCA Advocacy)
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10:30–11:30 pm
A monthly open conversation with Christine Moffett, Program Director for Environment & Energy.
AFN Social Justice Commission
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8:30–9:30 am
A space for policy updates, justice-rooted advocacy, and statewide collaboration.
‘Samaritans’ Documentary Screening
Friday, Dec. 5, 6:00–9:00 pm
First Church UCC Phoenix
Filmmaker David Damian Figueroa will be present for this moving border-justice film.
Prayer Walk on the Arizona Trail
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:00 am–2:30 pm
Picketpost Trailhead (Superior)
A reflective desert walk co-sponsored by AFN, the Arizona Trail Association, and AZIPL.
News From LAMA’s Blog
Updates from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition
A pastoral message on living in troubled days from ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry
Gratitude expressed to federal leaders following the government reopening
Climate Justice Certificate application deadline (Dec. 15)
LAMA T-Shirt Design Contest (deadline Dec. 31)
Save the Date: Lutheran Day at the Legislature — Feb. 23, 2026
Call for district coordinators
This Week at LAMA HQ
The LAMA team is actively engaged in Roundtables, regional hunger meetings, 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge planning, Giving Tuesday prep, and statewide advocacy coordination.
To explore all updates or support LAMA’s work, visit LAMAz.org.