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.
Arizona’s 2026 candidate list (265 to date!) is already filling out across statewide, congressional, and legislative races, making this a good time to learn who is running in your district and start asking how they will serve the common good.
If you hadn’t quite gotten around to it… it’s not too late to donate to ELCA World Hunger. Gifts received through May 31, 2026 count toward the Region 2 Lenten Challenge total. The appeal code is R2LENT2026.
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest’s advocacy newsletter highlights Arizona’s ongoing budget negotiations, urgent housing affordability concerns, the need to protect Medicaid/AHCCCS, and upcoming ballot propositions affecting food taxes, public safety, and transportation funding.
Join Arizona Food Systems Network (AzFSN) to connect with peers, get inspired by regional food system coalitions, meet AZFSN's new steering committee, give your input on the 2026 AZFSN Annual Gathering and find resources and support.
This conversation is designed for people who work with children and families and want to better understand how recent policy changes are affecting children in immigrant families, the stressors many families are navigating, and ways communities and professionals can offer meaningful support.
Join the Racial Justice Advocacy Network’s Fourth Thursday Connections on Thursday, May 28 at 5:00 PM (AZ). This month’s gathering will center on the documentary “We Ride for Her,” followed by guided conversation and reflection.
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!
LAMA’s Ministry Report for 2026 Synod Assembly. Read highlights of an busy year of advocacy and engagement in Arizona and in the Grand Canyon Synod.