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December 2019

World Relief Spokane director wants doors to open to receive more refugees in the U.S.
Mission co-workers empower Guatemalan communities through churches
Astronaut tells church youth to step out of comfort zones to realize their dreams
Cathedral's dean values Episcopal Church's 'via media' role for today's climate
African-American opera singer is the music director at First Presbyterian Church in Spokane
Panel explores ways city adopting UN Sustainable Development Goals
Benedictine oblates help start new Ecumenical Catholic congregation in Coeur d'Alene
Faith Action Network recognizes leaders of interfaith, community justice, advocacy efforts
Community groups sign statement against ongoing racial bias, for civil rights office
At border, pastor encounters a teen named Jesus and others who are 'Jesus'
Letters comment on superfund sites, Branching Out Campaign, ELCA bishops
Fig Tree reaches goal in Branching Out campaign.

November 2019

Austin Zimmerman job shadowed Denise Attwood to learn fair trade
Recovery Café interrupts the cycle of addiction and resulting poverty
Groups’ leaders say educating on immigrant rights is crucial for safety
Fig Tree Branching Out campaign continues for 35 days
Lead poisoning led to fighting environmental injustice
Deb Abrahamson continues to educate on health needs, mine clean-up
United Way offers Community Resource Exchange for ‘ALICE’ families
Daybreak Youth Services lets teens know they can have fun and stay sober
Supporting The Fig Tree spreads media literacy, nuances, solidarity
Sisters find that their accompaniment of immigrants makes a difference
Faith leaders reflect on teachings and issues related to immigration
Faith leaders reflect on teachings and issues related to immigration
Faith Action Network dinner presents awards in Renton and Spokane
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October 2019

Purchase choices have a profound impact on people and the planet
Hutton Settlement is Spokane’s largest family, sees goodness in children
Fig Tree launches ‘Branching Out’ campaign Oct. 24
Lisa Green encounters stories of transformation through CAPA/PREPARES
Ranch supports boys as they grow from struggles to be responsible men
As Baha’i celebrate bicentenary, member shares about the faith and her journey
ArtShare program builds understanding among junior high students in Calgary and on a Reserve
Editorial Reflections: Sandy Williams calls for developing strategies in the fight against racism
Sounding Board: Students challenge community to act on climate change at Spokane’s Climate Strike
Transforming store to a shelter, Family Promise expects to transform lives

September 2019

: James and Roberta Wilburn promote diversity, equity and inclusion through consulting
With new name, logo, director, Joya continues doing interventions for children with disabilities
Supported Employment program intersects with Catholic Charities' approach and programs
Out of the Shadows Theatre gives opportunity for people with disabilities to act on stage
Volunteers keep North County Food Pantry operating to serve people in rural communities
Falls prevention classes help re-engage people so they don't grow weaker but go out in community
Editorial: Faith communities and civic leaders need to move to sustainable living
In face of divisiveness, will we choose love over hate, seeking common ground
2019 Unity in the Community event draws large crowds to Riverfront Park
Compassion Games events promote environmental sustainability
Area NAACP Convention marks local chapter's 100th anniversary
Veterans for Peace show the cost of war during gathering in Spokane
YWCA honors 10 with "Women of Achievement Awards"

June - July - August 2019

Church youth, adult and family campers grapple with nature and values.
Four young adult Disciples share their XPLOR story of spiritual and vol.
Camp Spalding near Newport presents timeless truths while it adapts to changes
Episcopal theme, 'The Way of Love,' permeates camps and all of diocesan life
Holden Village draws people away from the world into the wilderness where they explore issues of the world.
Lutherhaven finds new pipelines for recruiting campers to growing program.
Disciples peace interns travel camp-to-camp to lead discussions during the summer
Twinlow's new director was its assistant camp director
Many youth coming to camps want to learn about social justice issues
National Veterans for Peace convention participants to discern ways to work for peace
Community meeting urges health study, services for Spokane Tribe
Retired teacher informs community on proposed smelter
Spokane pastor shares history of and insights about the Unitarian Universalist Church
Natural resources head offers science for Kalispel Tribe's opposition to silicon smelter
The Lands Council director believes a silicon smelter could be clean, but says Newport smelter is not
How do the statistics about the economy play out in people's lives?

May 2019

People in need can avoid struggles with accessing services at new center
NAACP Spokane celebrates 100 years of challenging injustice, inequity, bias
Young woman composes music during artist-in-residence retreat at monastery
Professor plans to continue teaching intercultural awareness, media responsibility
As Westminster UCC celebrates its 140th anniversary, it looks at past, present, future
Post Falls church creates Pregnancy Support Center to assist mothers
ALTCEW Planning and Management Council recruiting volunteers
Earth Day Vigil is a wake-up call to care for and heal Planet Earth

Poor People's Campaign recruits people in Spokane for a chapter
Hadda Estrada understands experiences of international students
Breakfast Speakers value information, inclusion, inspiration, involvement
Human Rights Institute starts Global Human Library program.
Eva Lassman awards presented at GU Institute for Hate Studies conference.

April 2019

Editor reflects on The Fig Tree's 35 years and years yet to come
Lunch speakers value information, inclusion, inspiration, involvement
Area Earth Day events are spread through the whole month of April
Breakfast Speakers value information, inclusion, inspiration, involvement
Church merges three congregations; African refugees for ministry
Spokane Tribe reaches out so their voices are heard on mine cleanup
Rohingya refugee flees from violence in Myanmar and settles in Spokane
Community rallies to support local Muslims at several gatherings
Country Homes ESL School tutors refugees, immigrants for 40 years
Kalispel Tribe of Indians receive recognition for watershed stewardship
The Hearth welcomes young adults returning from mission, service

March 2019

Volunteers teach English, job skills, helping immigrants be independent
Retired Episcopal priest serves diverse church, promotes racial equity
"Mardi bra" parties collect underwear and hygiene items for women
Faith teachings bridge political divides, stir awareness of connection
Jim Dawson of Fuse Washington says state budget affects all or life
Earth Ministry guides people to advocate for stewardship of creation
Two nonprofits work to keep people in the housing they have
Jessica Galvez gives tips for effective ways to influence legislators
Despite division over guns, common ground is faiths' teaching not to kill
Faith community lobbyists present overview of bills in current session
Medical ethics director broadens dialogue opportunities and partners
Panelists discuss 'Future of Interfaith' at Spokane FAVS gathering
35 years have generated many changes, relationships and connections

February 2019

Amber Waldref credits her family and community with giving her tools to succeed
Pastors uplift appreciation for life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Women's March in Spokane draws 3,000, speakers offer insights at rally
Operation Healthy Family challenges obesity and offers oral hygiene
Three gain ideas for interfaith event, service project from Parliament of World Religions
Disability Action Center helps people find resources to help themselves

Meditation helped teacher of teens be able to manage their struggles

Rally speakers, marchers' signs carry Martin Luther King Jr.'s message and mission
Sounding Board: We exist. We resist. We rise.' Indigenous speakers share values
Editorial: Nonprofits and faith organizations step up to assist in times of need like the recent shutdown
Eastern Washington Legislative Conference - religious leaders and community members discuss social issues of our state.

January 2019

To protect and restore the forests, water and wildlife, the Lands Council uses a range of tactics.
Lutheran Community Services guides people from trauma to healing to hope and justice
Elementary school teacher volunteers with students and with church's soup kitchen
Three Providence Health Care staff volunteer in medical services program in rural Guatemala.
A community's art events are good for culture and for business
Interfaith ties locally and globally enrich across generations both face-to-face and on Internet
Orellana family has front-row seats for canonization of El Salvadoran Archbishop Romero
Workshop invites people to open conversations and to hear each other's stories
Editorial: Saying 'yes' to sheltering people and being sheltered is a first step
Editorial: Child opens door to conversation with, understanding of homeless men
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