Today (March 19th), is the first of many statewide elections 2024. To celebrate Election Day and honor LAMA’s commitment to voting and civic engagement, Solveig and Autumn spent the day at the polls.

Read about Autumn’s trip to the Capitol! She testified in a Senate committee hearing for the first time, speaking against HB 2502 and HB 2503.

We want to feature stories of our churches working to end hunger and make a difference in their communities. Invite our Hunger Advocacy Fellow to join your next event, and get featured in the LAMA newsletter!

Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at some important voting bills, urging opposition to HB 2547, and HB 2787, plus some bonus bills!

Watch Christian Nationalism webinar sponsored by Diakonia—Grand Canyon Synod.

This new discussion guide from ELCA Advocacy offers a primer on Christian nationalism from a Lutheran perspective.

Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at a water bill and two SNAP bills. We encourge support for HB2024 and opposition to HB2502 and HB2503.

Urge the Arizona State Legislature to provide funding for free and reduced price school meals in its upcoming budget!

The ELCA Conference of Bishops met last week and wrote two letters, advocating for neighbors in need. Our leaders address lawmakers, urging them to support Annunciation House in Texas, and a Ceasefire in Gaza, calling us to join them in defending our neighbors.

Welcome the new executive director of ELCA Service and Justice! Service and Justice oversees several interconnected ministries, including ELCA Advocacy, AMMPARO, and Reconciling Works.

Tues. March 12 is the last day to mail your PPE ballot! Read on to find drop-off locations and polling places for next week’s election.

Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at a voting bill! We oppose HB 2547.

Contact your state Senator and urge them to oppose these concerning SNAP bills in upcoming committee and floor meetings.

One option in the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge is to commit to doing one wellness activity every day for the 40 days of Lent. How’s it going? Need ideas? Click here.

Read all about New Journey Lutheran Church’s 11th annual mobile food packing event for Food For Kidz. NJLC partnered with other churches and the Fountain Hills community to provide thousands of meals to people in need.

LAMA joined 20 other local organizations in signing on to a letter urging our Senators to support the expanded Child Tax Credit. Read it now!

EXCITING NEWS: YIGBY (hb2815) passed the House last night! Thank you for your advocacy!

ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Urge Congress to fully fund WIC and SNAP before March 1!