September 29 is a 5th Sunday letter-writing day!

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• Expressing thanks to Senators Kelly and Sinema, and Representatives Schweikert and Gallego for their support of the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

  • Sample New Journey Thank You Letter

  • Water Rights - LAMA Summary

  • List of Legislation on Native Water Rights

• Urging legislators AGAIN to fully fund SNAP and other nutrition programs, as well as sustainable farming systems and protections for farm and food workers.

  • Bread for the World reported on September 12, 2024 that “new data just released by the USDA shows that in 2023 more than 47 million people, including nearly 14 million children, experienced food insecurity. This is up from 44 million people, including 13 million children, the year before and is the highest rate since 2024.”

  • ELCA update, September 5, 2024: “Ahead of Election Day, it is critical that lawmakers continue to hear that hunger, our food systems, and the vitality of our rural communities and our environment are of core concern for Lutherans across the U.S. In particular, highlighting the need to preserve and boost support for BOTH hunger programs AND our farming communities should be a critical priority – as these have become one of the last major points of contention in negotiations.” Read more at Farm Bill Engagement Updates - ELCA Advocacy » ELCA Advocacy - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

  • Sample New Journey letter

  • ELCA summary for legislators 23FarmBillLeaveBehind.pdf (elca.org)