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June, July, August 2021

Pastor educates people to trust God, love neighbors, vaccinate to gather

Habitat panel delves into home ownership as key to housing people

Region's camps open : Lutherhaven marks 75 years, it opens at 'near normal' for summer

Ministry Institute closes, but continues its legacy through an endowment

Latinos En Spokane has started a market, opened an office, offers tech and consulting

Mission Community Outreach does curbside pickups during COVID

 
Camp Spalding expects another record year, following protocols

With ever-changing guidelines, N-Sid-Sen updates information online

Camp Cross: 'Woven As One' theme appropriate as campers come back together
Holden program focus on Samaritan story uplifts value of relationships 

Ross Point opens camp season fully following protocols for health

Methodists enthusiastic about coming to camps following pandemic year

Camp Sanders Sessions in July, August are fully booked, more than usual

Camp Gifford has overnight camps for children, wilderness camps for teens
Summer issue reports impact of COVID on faith communities, camps

As more people are vaccinated more faith communities hold worship in person

Othello Pastor is gratified to see how God is working through the pandemic

Wilbur church has rethought and restructured how it does ministry

Two rural Lutheran churches found that 150 to 200 joined by livestreaming

Editorial:

Pandemic permeates our lives, giving us new lenses for a new normal

Sounding Board: Pastors reflect on the impact of COVID on faith lives of their communities

Colbert pastor says Spirit knit members together while they were apart

Cheney Emmanuel Lutheran: Being neighbors means being there for each other
Newport Lutheran church made faith central to the way it responded to COVID

May 2021

Spokane's Black Lives Matter mural has helped many to amplify their  voices   
Young Life reaches teens, young parents by involvement in their everyday lives 
Fig Tree survey gathers information from congregations on COVID, vaccinations 
Gonzaga students' group does documentary, holds march to end homelessness
Program helps leaders learn new ways to incorporate anti-racism in worship
City subcommittee seeks feedback on Spokane's Sustainability Action Plan 
Spokane Mobility Services reaches out to feed hungry who lack transportation 
Editorial Reflections: Benefit speakers tell how the Fig Tree helps in their efforts to act on values
Sounding Board: Pastor reflects on findings of a recent poll on decline in church members

April 2021

Book store owner matches books with interests of readers, customers 
Week-long event provides overview of impact of nuclear weapons, waste 
Long-time human rights advocates say current times show need to persist 
Educating children and adults has a positive impact on air quality
The Black Lens and Terrain collaborate on health education through arts
James Lowe returns from Scotland to conduct spring on-demand concerts
Habitat Lunch-In raises support for rising number of future homeowners
Editorial Reflections: benefit speakers invite support for Fig Tree turning words to action
Sounding board: Asian-American high school teenager speaks out at Stop the Hate Vigil
Sounding Board: Vigil organizers seek to stop hate of Asians
Sounding Board: Asian-American teen speaks out at vigil.

March 2021

The Fig Tree Benefits March 5 and 10 are virtual.
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

February 2021

After four months, Malden still waits for FEMA response to request for aid
Desire to heal and help others heal led mother to start homeless outreach
County Food Security Coalition delves into gaps that limit access to food
Othello church members 'go' on pilgrimage to Colombia staying in Othello
Multi-Ethnic Business Association helps businesses start, grow, succeed
Documentary producer asks who counts in annual count of homeless people
Cousins collaborate to rehabilitate Spokane homes
League of Women Voters organizes Speak Up Schools to testify on redistricting
Editorial: After an election, it's time to rebuild unity undone by election politics
Editorial: Area faith leaders call for people to stand united against violence
Sounding Board: Region's human rights groups write letter to offer perspectives

January 2021

CPE educator invites students to help families on healing their journey
Kiantha Duncan brings a new style of leadership to the NAACP Spokane 
Spiritual coordinator for N Idaho Hospice brings interfaith sensitivity
Conference affirms that ethics, tribal values are needed in new treaty
CME forges partnership to provide reliable internet access to students
Gonzaga-Catholic Charities' immigration law program is expanding
Long-time effort to change a street name results in Whist-alks Way
'Transformative' leadership incorporates justice, equity and inclusion
Editorial: Difference makers are leaders who bring justice and compassion
Daily commitment to hike, with dogs, reminds hiker to 'rejoice always'
mlkcenterspokaneMartin Luther King, Jr Day celebration events 2021 calendar link
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