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December 2018

 

Luisa Orellana wants to educate her ESL students so they will make a difference

Holy Names Sister Catherine Ferguson continues her commitment to educate, seek justice
Interfaith group plans events to address Poor People's Campaign priorities
KSPS Gary Stokes says public broadcasting connects, educates, and engages people
 
Rabbi Tamar Malino of Temple Beth Shalom is awed by community support
Fairfield church sells 'extra' building after merger, focuses on serving community
Catholic Charities Annual Collection appeals to public for funds- it serves everyone
Spokane nurse, John Jonckers, volunteers with the Red Cross in his retirement
Editorial:  I am with you, but I am not you. I am in solidarity with your suffering
Editorial: Bus ride becomes a spiritual practice, a service opportunity
Sounding Board: From the vigil: Faith Leaders, Leaders of Conscience, Pastor express grief at shooting
November 2018
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Students need to be exposed to, comfortable with, respectful of differences

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Jubilee brings items from ministries, such as one in Guatemala

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Faith Action Network honors Fig Tree editor at its annual dinner

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Whitworth’s commitment to diversity  is anchored in being Christ-centered

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Honduran journalist links migration to policies that create violence, poverty

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Staff and volunteers at Spokane’s hospice houses treat dying is a normal part of living

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At Earth and Spirit Festival, Local leaders share ideas on sustainability

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Speakers from four faiths describe beliefs that undergird stewardship

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Menstrual hygiene training, pads help free women in remote areas of Nepal

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Gonzaga panel debates the role of free speech in allowing and countering hate speech

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Editorial: The dizzying muddle of events/news create election-time cachophony

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Editorial: Last 100 years have brought world agenda to protect people and life

October 2018

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Fair trade store celebrates 10 years of impacting lives globally

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Board member gives Faith Action Network presence in Eastern Washington

Decade anniversary will assess progress towards a just community

 

New center will honor Carl Maxey legacy
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Monthly calendar spreads awareness of activities of diverse cultures

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Nonviolent Communication skills help people connect with empathy

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Women's potlucks raise funds for different projects abroad each month

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 Partners International connects with local leaders to serve people

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 Institute focuses on deeper understandings of roots, complexity of hate

Editorial: Faith community always ready for immediate/long-term roles in disasters

Editorial: Holy Names Sisters celebrate their 175 years of working for justice

September 2018

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Taxes, tariffs, transportation affect food donations, delivery

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Disciples Regions merging means congregations explore new options

UN Sustainable Development Goals are the world's 'to do' list

Bi-cultural identity at core of Ingrid Sub Cuc's work in Spokane

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Mujeres in Action workshop on violence geared for Latinx

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Victory Faith Fellowship involves members in prison ministries

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Faith community members speak out at Spokane Valley rally

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Spokane Valley Partners is developing a five-year strategy to serve

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Preparing annual Resource Directory involves many people

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St. David's Art exhibit addresses children at the border

June 2018

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Excelsior reaches from North Spokane facility to people throughout city

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Karen Kearney helps Excelsior program buildties to the community

N-Sid-Sen combines campers from two camps, opening one site for mission

At Ross Point, climbing through or swinging from ropes course builds confidence
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MiVoden offers traditional and ultimate camps

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In the midst of a ‘total blast,’ Spalding campers consider invitation to follow Jesus

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Camp Gifford is an opportunity to be outside, away from electronics in positive setting

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Transition in leadership is time to consider new ways of doing camp at Camp Cross

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Campers are hands, feet and labor making a difference in mission camps at Twinlow

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Holden brings teaching faculty from around the world for programs

Columbia River tribes in U.S., Canada seek representation at treaty negotiations

Long-time peacemaker Rusty Nelson advocates for Spokane to be nuclear-free zone

Ten children from China will interact with campers for two weeks at Lutherhaven

Disciples youth camps build relationships at two sites in region

Son’s death sparks Theresa Hart's commitment to work on behalf of veterans in North Idaho

Speaking for Poor People’s Campaign, Devon Wilson says ‘racism is about power, the power of violence’

For 22 years, Marilyn Stedman brought light to The Fig Tree family

Bishop speaks on power of love - Fig Tree stories are love stories, stories of people living in love

May 2018

Refugee from Sudan now serves in solidarity with other refugees

Organ Guild introduces musically-minded students to playing organ

Open Doors 24/7 emergency shelter for families fills a growing need

Refugee Connections offers Classes, tours, workshops and events to help integrate refugees into community

Coeur d’Alene realtor Diane DuBos finds ways to invite people to learn about domestic violence

Retired professor Gordon Jackson writes, teaches, volunteers, travels and observes

Volunteers keep Sunday Lunch program going at St. Ann’s Parish

Candlelighting ceremony of Yom HaShoah reminds participants of ongoing concern about genocides

Sierra Club/CELP event honors ethical journalism

Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane collaborates with faith leaders to end poverty

EEditorial: Earth Day commitment, actions needed every day now more than ever

 

April 2018

In Neighborhood Network programs, children and youth improve grades and build leadership skills.

Despite being hungry, hiding from bombs, Cora der Koorkanian said love motivated her survival, caring.

About 5,000 students, teachers and community members gathered for March for Our Lives March 24 in Spokane.

Gonzaga professor Brian Henning works with students, faculty and community to call for curricula focus, divestment and sustainability

Ken Fay of now Liberty Lake says omfort dogs draw out grief to bring healing after shootings, trauma.

Spokane author Claire Rudolf Murphy introduces new generation to 1960s leaders’ call for justice

North Idaho woman, Teri McKenzie, plants seeds for a food revolution in the region

Christian father and Jewish mother introduce their children to both faiths in Spokane

PJALS and faith leaders plan for the Poor People’s Campaign locally

Editorial: The Fig Tree is about sharing, reflecting, engaging and connecting

Benefit speakers reflect on the importance of including everyone

March 2018

High school teacher introduces students to cultures, Holocaust survivors

Faith leaders encourage listening to help overcome divisions, hate.

Muslim community leaders lend insights to mobilize people to act

Regional church leader’s closing prayer is a call to courage and action

CEO for Lutheran Community Services reflects on career journe

Peer specialists walk with people as they step from homelessness into stability

Grants help learning communities address six ways to transform churches

DADS Committee helps support fathers in their desire to be better parents

Educators discuss exclusion discipline and collaborate with schools

Florida students speak out and step into an ongoing journey for action.

February 2018

Health and Justice Initiative advocates for patients by challenging systems and policies

Megan Snow says more than 97 percent of Red Cross disaster response is volunteers

Happy Watkins' mark on Spokane is much more than Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream

James Watkins, New Hope’s new pastor, was mentored by his father and predecessor

Martin Luther King commemoration service expresses unity and support

More than 3,000 rally and march for MLK Day 2018 in Spokane

Access 4 All seeks to make Spokane more accessible and welcoming

Sounding Board: Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community? question relevant today

Winters Waters, a program of Sierra Club Upper Columbia and Center for Environmental Law and Policy, honors 3 journalists.

Editorial: Focusing on division silences voices, while marches give people voices

Editorial: In marching and challenging zoning policies and more we need to keep on.

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January 2018

Holy Names Sister Kay Heberling developed treasured relationships with piano students over the years.

Firefighter Kurtis Robinson applies his firefighting skills to working for justice and equality through the NAACP Spokane.

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center expands programs with move into East Central Community Center

Robert Trimble helps faith communityorganize interfaith service for MLK Day in Yakima; and other locations celebrate.

Lew and Gloria Hinshaw have an impact on seniors by volunteering as long-term care ombudsmen in Idaho

Brenda Hammond focuses on helping North Idaho children and parents develop secure attachment and relationships

Nichole Bogarosh promotes responsible media consumption as communication professor at Whitworth

Ildikó Kalapács creates sculpture for local destination site to help people heal from war, abuse and trauma.

Five bishops and regional church leaders will discuss "Framing Faithful Discourse on the Common Good" at the 2018 EWLC.

Editorial: Poor People’s Campaign is a way to continue to reach out to those who fall

Editorial: It is our obligation to keep hope alive if we are to be fully human


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