Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol Rose Garden for a day of advocacy on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 8:30–10:30 am MST to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.
Speakers include Bishop Hutterer, Speaker of the House Russell “Rusty” Bowers, Rep. Jennifer Longdon, LSS-SW President Connie Phillips, and Hunger Advocacy Coalition Partners, including Arizona Food Bank Network, Bread for the World, WHEAT, Pinnacle Prevention, and more!
The Arizona Capitol Rose Garden is at Wesley Bolin Plaza (download map) in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The Capitol Parking Lot is at 1798 W Jefferson St #1750, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is available from W. Adams Street as well as from W. Jefferson Street. Also accessible by bus.
Agenda for Lutheran Advocacy Day is below:
7:30 - 8:30 Event Setup
8:30 - 9:00 Bagels & Coffee, Check In, Meet & Greet
9:00 - 9:30 Remarks
9:00 Devotion & Welcome ~ Rev. Deborah Hutterer, Bishop, Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
9:05 Remarks ~ Connie Phillips, President & CEO, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
9:10 Remarks ~ Speaker Russell “Rusty” Bowers, LD25 (R), Speaker of the House
9:15 Remarks ~ Rep. Jennifer Longdon, LD24 (D)
9:20 Remarks ~ Hunger Advocacy Coalition Partners, including Arizona Food Bank Network, Bread for the World, WHEAT, Pinnacle Prevention, and more!
9:30 - 10:30 Sign Hunger Pledge, Photo Opportunity, More Bagels & Coffee, More Meet & Greet
10:30 - 1:00 Legislative Appointments, Request to Speak (RTS) Registrations
1:00 - 1:30 (approx.) Invocation by Rev. Deborah Hutterer in the Arizona House, introduction by Rep. Jennifer Longdon