Hunger Action Month and Faithful Civic Engagement: LAMA’s September Update

LAMA’s September 1 newsletter invites Arizona Lutherans to act during Hunger Action Month and offers resources for faithful, nonpartisan civic engagement. Explore LAMA’s 2026 Voter Guide, election and advocacy events, voter-registration information, “God’s work. Our hands.” resources and the September 25 Grand Canyon Synod Grants deadline.

Read the full LAMA newsletter and find your next opportunity to serve, advocate and seek the well-being of your neighbors.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardSeptember 3, 2026Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Advocacy, Church and SocietyComment

LAMA: Put Advocacy Into Action This “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday

The latest LAMA newsletter invites congregations to add faithful advocacy to their September 13 “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday activities. Also inside: upcoming digital security, elder abuse, election engagement, hunger and creation-care events; new advocacy articles; and a reminder that Grand Canyon Synod Grant applications are due September 25. Read the full LAMA newsletter

LAMA News: Take Action for Temporary Protected Status Holders

The latest LAMA newsletter calls Arizona Lutherans to advocate for neighbors with Temporary Protected Status and offers new opportunities for faithful public witness. Find the TPS action alert, upcoming Hunger Leaders Network and digital security events, “God’s work. Our hands.” advocacy ideas, election resources and more.

LAMA Update: Put Advocacy Into “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday

The August 11 LAMA newsletter invites congregations to add advocacy to “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday on September 13 and features upcoming events, new ELCA advocacy resources, opportunities to comment on the church’s homelessness social message, and ways to engage faithfully in public life. Read the full LAMA newsletter and find ways to get involved.

From August Recess to Hunger and Health Care: What Lutherans Need to Know This Week

This week’s LAMA newsletter highlights opportunities for Lutherans to engage Congress during the August recess, serve neighbors facing heat and homelessness, strengthen hunger ministries, and advocate for health care and immigration justice. Read the full newsletter for upcoming events, action alerts, and resources for advocacy across the synod.

From Cuba to the Ballot Box: Opportunities to Serve and Advocate

The newest LAMA newsletter features an ELCA Action Alert on Cuba, Election Protection volunteer trainings, immigration detention discussions, hunger ministry collaboration, and new resources on faithful public witness. Readers will also find opportunities for advocacy, service, and community engagement across Arizona.

From Voting to Hunger Advocacy: What Lutherans Need to Know This Week

This week’s LAMA newsletter includes voter registration reminders ahead of Arizona’s July primary, hunger and immigration advocacy opportunities, poll chaplain training, and new ways Lutherans can engage faithful public witness. Read the full newsletter for upcoming events, action alerts, and resources for advocacy across the synod.

LAMA Update: Urgent Farm Bill Advocacy and New Opportunities to Engage

This week’s Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) newsletter features an urgent Farm Bill action alert, opportunities to advocate around hunger and immigration, updates on extreme heat relief and Oak Flat, and upcoming events focused on justice, creation care, and faithful civic engagement.

Faith, Hunger, Immigration, and Public Witness: This Week from LAMA

The latest LAMA newsletter includes advocacy opportunities, immigration and racial justice events, hunger action alerts, election-year guidance for congregations, heat relief resources, and upcoming grant opportunities. Read the full update to discover practical ways to put faith into action across Arizona.

Faith in the Public Square: LAMA Reflects on a Year of Advocacy and Neighbor Love

In a year marked by uncertainty and growing need, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) continued equipping Lutherans across Arizona for faithful public witness rooted in justice, mercy, and neighbor love. From hunger advocacy and health care access to civic engagement, immigration, public schools, and Lutheran Day at the Legislature, LAMA partnered with congregations and advocates throughout the Grand Canyon Synod to bring faith into the public square in meaningful ways.

Read highlights from LAMA’s 2025–26 ministry year, including updates on the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network, congregational advocacy, legislative engagement, and new opportunities for faithful action. Read the full ministry report.

ELCA Advocacy Highlights State Public Witness, Including Arizona

ELCA Advocacy’s spring state update includes Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona, a ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod, highlighting work around food insecurity, voting, health care, housing, immigration and public witness at the Arizona Capitol. Read the full advocacy roundup.

What Arizona Lutherans Need to Know This Week from LAMA

This week’s LAMA newsletter includes an Arizona election action alert, anti-hunger and immigration-related events, cooling center resources, advocacy updates, and opportunities for congregations to engage faithfully in public life. Explore highlights from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona and read the full newsletter for ways to stay informed and advocate for neighbors across our communities.

Hunger, Immigration, Voting Rights: LAMA Highlights Key Advocacy Opportunities

The latest LAMA newsletter features advocacy alerts on hunger funding, immigration, voting rights, and nonprofit security, along with upcoming events and opportunities for faithful public engagement across Arizona. Read the full newsletter to stay connected with LAMA’s ongoing work for justice and advocacy.

LAMA Newsletter Highlights Advocacy for Indigenous Communities, Hunger Relief, and Civic Engagement

LAMA’s newest newsletter highlights the ELCA’s observance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Awareness Day, upcoming advocacy and hunger ministry events, Arizona budget updates, voting rights engagement, and new nonprofit security grant information.

Act Now: Farm Bill Vote Could Impact SNAP and Hunger Ministries

LAMA’s latest newsletter highlights an urgent Farm Bill vote that could significantly impact SNAP and hunger programs, along with action alerts and advocacy resources from the ELCA. The update also includes upcoming events, grant opportunities, and Bishop Hutterer’s recent op-ed on food access in Arizona.

Read the full newsletter to stay informed, connect with advocacy efforts, and take faithful action in support of our neighbors.

Op-ed: No One Should Have to Fight This Hard for Daily Bread

With SNAP participation in Arizona dropping by nearly half in the past year, Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer calls attention to the real human impact behind the numbers and urges leaders to ensure access to food assistance as budget decisions are made.

ELCA Action Alert: Protect Employment Authorization for Those Seeking Asylum

LAMA is highlighting an ELCA Action Alert urging action by April 24 against a proposed federal rule that would severely restrict work permits for people seeking asylum. The ELCA is calling on Lutherans to submit a public comment and contact members of Congress in support of protecting asylum seekers’ ability to work and meet their needs safely in our communities. Read the full post for background, theological grounding, and links to take action.

Take Action This Week: LAMA Highlights Advocacy, Events, and Hunger Initiatives

LAMA’s latest update highlights urgent advocacy opportunities, including a public comment period open through April 24 to support work permits for those seeking asylum. The newsletter also features upcoming events like the Earth Day Vigil at the Capitol, advocacy training, hunger network gatherings, and funding opportunities for ministries.

Read the full newsletter for key actions, events, and resources—and find your place in this week’s work for justice.

Take Action Now: LAMA Urges Advocacy on Voting Rights and Upcoming Events

LAMA’s latest newsletter highlights an urgent ELCA Action Alert opposing the SAVE America Act, along with upcoming events on immigration, voting rights, and public witness. Additional updates include legislative news, advocacy opportunities, and ways to stay engaged across Arizona.

Holy Week Prayer and Public Witness: This Week from LAMA

This week’s LAMA newsletter invites us into Holy Week with a call to rest, pray, and renew our commitment to advocacy. Upcoming opportunities include hunger advocacy calls, environmental collaboration, poll chaplain training, and a national conversation on faith and democracy.

Explore new stories, action alerts, and events happening across the synod and beyond. Read the full newsletter and share it with your networks to stay engaged in this vital work.

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