Lutheran Advocacy Ministry
in Arizona
LAMA joins with the most vulnerable of our society
to voice our common needs in the public square,
activating our faith in love.
A substantive reconsideration of the 1990 “Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment” social message is underway. Churchwide input is encouraged. The feedback period is open until November 30, 2026. Please comment!
During August recess, Arizona Lutherans can make a meaningful difference by sharing one personal story and one clear request with their members of Congress—here are three messages you can deliver in fewer than 100 words.
ELCA Action Alert from July 16. Urge your representative to support the bipartisan BADGES for Native Communities Act, which would strengthen investigations, coordination and culturally appropriate law-enforcement responses to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Relatives.
Connect with hunger advocates in Arizona and get legislative updates through monthly advocacy calls. Facilitated by Arizona Food Systems Network and Arizona Food Bank Network.
CCC is a group of individuals, faith communities, sustainability and justice-oriented organizations collaborating to more effectively cherish our shared earth and all creation. All are welcome to join these meetings. Arizona Faith Network.
The LAMA Liaison Roundtable meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p via Zoom. These conversations offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics about congregational engagement in advocacy.
The Social Justice Commission is the branch of Arizona Faith Network (AFN) that engages in justice and advocacy work. All are welcome to join this group!
ELCA Action Alert. Urge Congress to restore a fair, adequately funded resettlement program based on humanitarian need—not race, religion or nationality. Read the Arizona Spin.