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The Fig Tree benefits March 5 and 10 are virtual

The Fig Tree Benefits with speakers addressing the 2021 theme, "Beyond Words: Doing Justice" are happening on Zoom Friday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 10. 

The Lunch-Time Zoom gathering opens at 11:30 a.m., with opportunity to gather in conversation groups with hosts who invite them or with random groups. The approximately 40-minute program begins at noon, followed by returning to groups to donate and converse before a closing, announcing progress toward the goal.

Speakers for the Lunch-Time Benefit are Holocaust survivor Carla Peperzak, Dishman Hills director Jeff Lambert, Tenants Union-Spokane director Terri Anderson, and NAACP Spokane first vice president Kurtis Robinson.

The Breakfast-Time Zoom gathering begins at 7:30 a.m., also with gathering in groups before the 40-minute program begins at 8 a.m., followed by group time to donate and converse before a common closing, announcing the amount donated. 

The Breakfast-Time Benefit speakers are League of Women Voters member Susan Hales, holistic healing doctor Toby Hallowitz, NAACP Spokane president Kiantha Duncan and KPBX host Verne Windham.

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March 2021 news stories - click on picture or link to read more

Faith, spirituality helps Terri Anderson face opposition she meets every day
Faith, spirituality helps Terri Anderson face opposition she meets every day  
Housing equity action effort expands funds for affordable housing
Walter Kendricks calls for doing justice, loving mercy, walking humbly
Four panelists reflect on the theme of moving beyond words to doing justice
Three public health leaders discuss the basis for race-class health inequities
Theology, interfaith teachings undergird efforts to advocate for immigrants
Inland NW churches join the Little Library movement to encourage reading
Legislative Conference workshop speakers give overview of housing issues
Editorial: Faith inspires and teaches people to turn words into realities of justice action
Sounding Board: Faith and community leaders express solidarity with Temple Beth Shalom
 

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