This Week with LAMA: Take Action to Protect International Food Aid
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) — a ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod — invites you to explore recent advocacy news, take meaningful action, and connect with partners working for justice across our synod and state. See everything in this week’s newsletter here.
ELCA Action Alert: Protect International Food Aid in the Farm Bill
Congress is considering changes to the Farm Bill that could affect critical programs feeding people around the world. LAMA joins the ELCA in urging federal lawmakers to protect global hunger programs.
Your voice matters; encourage others to act too.
Upcoming Events
Letters for the Land: Letters to the Editor Workshop
Mon, Oct 27 · 6–7 PM
Learn updates on Arizona public lands and gain practical tools for writing impactful letters.
Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network
Tue, Oct 28 · 6–7 PM
Congregations gather to share projects, collaborate on hunger ministries, and partner with synod and churchwide leaders. All are welcome.
Arizona Food Systems Network Annual Gathering
Wed, Oct 29 · 9 AM–4 PM · Rio Salado College
Theme: Seeds to Systems
Workshops, art-based advocacy, community food projects, and networking.
Confronting Christian Nationalism: Faith-Rooted Organizing for Clergy
Thu, Oct 30 · 10–11:30 AM
A BJC webinar for ministry leaders committed to protecting democracy.
Civic Life & Faith Congregational Study
Sun, Nov 2 · 10:45–11:30 AM · Peace Lutheran, Peoria
A six-part ELCA study on faith, government, scripture, and congregational responsibility.
An Evangelical’s Guide to American Christian Nationalism
Tue, Nov 4 · 12–1 PM
Learn from experts in history, theology, and political science.
Coffee with Christine
Wed, Nov 5 · 10:30–11:30 AM
Monthly open chat with ELCA Program Director for Environment & Energy, Christine Moffett.
News From the LAMA Blog
LAMA Supports Prop 409 — Lifting up accessible public health care rooted in our call to justice.
ELCA: Commute the Sentence of Death for Richard Djerf — Advocacy after tragic execution on Oct. 17.
The Heretic Hunters: A Parable for Our Time — A new novel from LAMA Policy Committee member Peter Faur.
Thrive 2025 — Stories of hope through Lutheran Disaster Response.
Here I Pod — Season 3 Premiere — Immigration, border work, and faithful action.
Action Alert: Protect Clean Air, Clean Water & Habitats — Speak up to defend environmental protections.
2025 Advent Resources from ELCA World Hunger — Fresh tools for congregations.
This Week at LAMA HQ
Here’s what Solveig and the LAMA team are working on (Oct 20–26):
LAMA Liaison Roundtable
LSS-LAMA Advocacy collaboration planning
Region 2 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge (2026)
Preaching at Bethlehem Lutheran, Mesa
Newsletter, correspondence, website & social media
This breadth of activity reflects a core Lutheran conviction: our faith sends us into the world to love our neighbors, seek justice, and serve with humility.