Mayan painter Benedicto Ixtameruses his skills painting to earn a living, selling art to tourists in Guatemals and at U.S. art shows.

The Rev. Happy Watkins will give “I Have a Dream” throughout the community and region for Martin Luther King, Jr Day in January.

Coeur d’Alene educators collect books for Christmas gifts for children in low-income schools.

“Raising Prophetic Voices: Faith Communities Advocate for Justice” theme 2015 Eastern Washington Legislative Conference Jan. 31.

Perhaps journalists should investigate what people don’t know and why.

Ganesh Himal Trading had its roots 30 years ago in Nepal and has grown to be a wholesale fair trading company with 250 retail clients.

New nonprofit will promote opportunities for educating girls, providing health care, building skills and improving facilities.

Pacific Inland Northwest Enchange (PINE) encourages Episcopalian youth and adults to step outside their buildings and serve neighbors.

Family Promise of Spokane moves into new building that doubles their capacity to serve homeless families in the Spokane area.

Stemming the spread of Ebola calls for education and collaboration

Whitworth Auxiliary's centennial cookbook co-editor works with several groups to serve the community

Spokane’s Bishop Blase Cupich will continue commitment to immigration reform as Archbishop of Chicago.

Disaster response after North Spokane windstorm includes neighbors, congregations and community.

Catholic Charities Spokane is ready to respond to long-term, unmet, post-wildfire needs in Brewster, WA.

Beyond more ‘violence-justifies-violence’action, treaty scrutinizes arms trade.

Negative attitudes toward labor, lax enforcement leave workers unprotected

Bob Lawrence explores stories of good things people are doing on KSPS TV program, "Northwest Profiles."

Anne Salisbury's volunteering in Coeur d'Alene and with The Fig Tree comes from her faith.

As part of its 30th anniversary,The Fig Tree celebrates and recognizes volunteers who make its distribution possible.

Sr. Rose Theresa Costello, who died July 2014, was among the faithful volunteers among the Holy Names Sisters.

Sisters of Providence join other faith leaders in region to call for respect of Northwest Native American treaty rights

Faith community expresses concerns about racism and militarization of police related to Ferguson, Mo., shooting.

Ecumenist Michael Kinnamon says Fig Tree pursues its ecumenical mission through communication at the Fig Tree 30th Anniversary Dinner.

WCC Assembly report: Anglican chaplain appreciates Muslim-Christian relationships in Dubai.

Lorna Kropp brings ecumenical commitment to her role as The Fig Tree’s webmaster.

Roger Ross, Fig Tree Board member, helped The Fig Tree transition into becoming an independent nonprofit publication.

Happy Watkins, Fig Tree Board Member, helps keep The Fig Tree in tune with community issues

Deidre Jacobson, Fig Tree Board Member, is committed to sustain The Fig Tree into the future.

Therapist Diana Hornbogen educates people to understand emotions, control actions.

Volunteering with school children can open eyes

Social justice is part of the reason Regina Malveaux,executive director for the YWCA of Spokane, was drawn to the Y.

Mary Stamp, editor, says The Fig Tree teaches people they can make a difference through their own actions, large and small.

Sara Weaver started editing in 2007 and stays because she is astounded how many people are doing good things,”

Inga Jablonsky signed up through United Way to volunteer with The Fig Tree in 2011, drawn to help with archiving articles.

Diane Crow joined the editing team in 2011 after signing up to help edit at a benefit breakfast.

Nancy Minard finds editorials a way to continue conversations. She's in Portland, Ore., but continues to write for The Fig Tree.

Prayer Ministry is named for Mama Hanna Ross-Jones, who at the age of 90 continues to live a life devoted to prayer.

Irene Boehm's story is among 52,000 testimonies of people who survived the Holocaust. She survived in Hungary by hiding her identity.

Michael Kinnamon, educator, author and leader in the ecumenical movement globally and nationally, will speak April 30 for Fig Tree Anniversary Dinner.

Sue Orlowski, a member of the Sisters of Providence community, is committed to building international, intercultural ties.

Latah Valley Presbyterian Church was chartered in 2013 as an Earth Care Congregation, said Rick Melin, retired pastor and leader.

Whitworth University student volunteers will pack 1 million meals to feed hungry people in Guatemala.

We can’t afford to have our neighbors’ children be illiterate

The Rev C.W. (Chet) Andrews and his wife celebrate milestones in ministry, marriage and for Calvary Baptist Church.

2014 Benefit Speakers will tell how the media empower people through sharing stories of hope, justice and action.

Telling Stories of Belonging Together is title of Michael Kinnamon’s speech during the 30th Fig Tree Anniversary Dinner

Shar Lichty, death penalty abolition organizer for the PJALS, happywith Governor's moratorium announcement.

The Rev. Roberta Wilburn, Whitworth University,is installed as President of the Spokane Minister's Fellowship

Robert Wiese, clerk of the Spokane Friends Church, commends the suspension of the death penalty.

From personhood and free speech, corporations claim religious freedom

Linda Hunt combines her journey of grief following the loss of her daughter with additional research for new book.

Spokane County United Way now serves as a convener, collaborator and capacity builder to change systems.

Simone Jaggers oversees seven colleagues in AmeriCorps VISTA projects, operating under SNAP.

Several community leaders offered reflections on the local significance of the annual Martin Luther King Jr., Day

Speakers at 2014 Eastern Washington Legislative Conference urged listeners to reflect on and speak out on issues.

Strengthening economy tops polls

The Center for Justice celebrates 15th anniversary of belief that if just one person experiences injustice, all do.

Ezra and Eleise Kinlow attribute their long marriage to mutual respect and collaboration one day at a time.

Roberta Wilburn builds diversity at Whitworth University and leads the Ministers' Fellowship as President.

In-Home Services

Ekklesia Project

Whitworth University awarded $1 millionto fund comprehensive church engagement project called Ekklesia.

State Bishops

Washington's Catholic bishops support policies on immigration, sales of guns.

Focus on ills of those in poverty a way to avoid creating a fair society.