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March Advocacy Newsletter
This month's newsletter has arrived. If you would like to receive this newsletter regularly in your email, request it here. Should you have articles that you wish to have included in our next edition, please forward them to Teri Traaen by March 20, 2010.
Synod Advocacy Videos
KABOOM! Look at this video of a great example of congregations and community partners working together create a playground in the neighborhood at this mission congregation Iglesia Luterana Vida Nueva in Phoenix.
Tour de Revs Was a Great Success!
Many thanks to our congregations that hosted our two wheeling ambassadors for hunger, including Community Lutheran in Bullhead City, Shepherd of the Hills and Living Christ in Flagstaff and Christ Lutheran in Sedona! At Shepherd of the Hills. Worshipers on Sunday sang a new song as Pr. Timothy Swanson dedicated new lyrics to familiar tunes for the special occasion. The challenge given by the Touring Revs was clear, and so was the response of those who participated in activities and heard their message: Revelation. Revolution. Revenue. Curious? Check it out!
GCS Hunger Solutions
Tthis is the new online hunger group that is meeting monthly to discuss ideas, projects, activities and advocacy to address issues of hunger in our congregations, communities and world. Download this pdf flier here for more information.
Advocacy In Nevada
Check out this new site and mission here or watch an introductory video for LAMN.
A Wall Mentality
As a border state, Immigration issues are always in our Arizona news. Recently a Grand Canyon Synod Lutheran Pastor walked along the fence being built on the border which we share with our neighbor, Mexico. Please read about his experience.
National Hunger Awareness
Here are some practical ways that you can help end hunger in your state:
 Make sure you know about the available assistance - and how to get it.
Talk to your kids about the importance of good nutrition and a healthy breakfast.
Talk to your school officials about nutrition programs and advocate for greater public and charter school efforts to expand universal school breakfast participation.
Students volunteer to host a food drive.
Participate in food & fundraising activities like Share our Strength’s annual Great American Bake Sale, Great American Dine Out, and local food drives.
Host a neighborhood awareness raising party.
Donate backyard produce/citrus to your local food pantry.
Write or call your City Council, state legislators, and board of Education to let them know you support policies to end childhood hunger.
Contact your local hunger assistance organizations to find out how you can help by sharing your time & talents.
Got more ideas? Tell us about them! We would like to share the things that you & your congregation are doing to help end hunger where you live! Please send your ideas & photos to Susan Hannah. Read the Spring edition of the Hunger newsletter.
ELCA Churchwide
Responds to the current economic crisis with a statement from the Washington DC office.
Raise your voice in Washington!
Please remember that your voice can be heard in Washington through e-mails, letters and phone calls to your Senators and Representatives. In a recent visit to Capitol Hill, Bishop Steve Talmage and his Assistants (Dr. Teri Traaen, Director of Advocacy in Arizona & Larry Struve Director of Advocacy in Nevada) heard time and again from our Legislators that when they receive calls and mail from their constituents, it captures their attention and it influences their vote. Now is the time to let your voice be heard! To find out who your Legislators are and how to contact them, follow this bi-lingual link.
Ecumenical Study Guide on Global Poverty
Follow this link for a great new resource that will inspire you to take action to end global poverty.
For questions regarding the content of this page, please contact Susan Hannah or 602-957-3223 ext. 113.
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