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December 2021

Paul Benz retires after 20 years with LPPO and FAN, but will still advocate

Community Building has served Spokane nonprofits for 20 years

Habitat-Spokane transfers keys to new homeowner in West Central

NIC Molstead Library houses collection on extremism from 1981 to 2006

Four women recognized as 2021 Spokane Human Rights Champions

Take Action Against Hate Awards presented during conference

ADL education leader suggests tools for anti-bias lessons for educators

Human rights groups bring cumulative experience to counter extremism

Global Neighborhood provides training, employment for refugees

EWU's Multicultural Center creates welcoming, safe environment

Women's Hearth creates compassionate space for women downtown

Faith-based organizations challenge climate change at November COP 26

Sounding Board: Episcopal bishop of Spokane shares learnings during COVID

Editorial: We've got to be carefully taught to hate and fear from year to year

November 2021

Buddhism study can build self-awareness as basis for caring for others

Mundo Mayo Fair concerned about plight of Guatemalan artisans, growers

Amigos de Corazon believes one person can make lasting changes in lives

Involvement as mission co-workers leads couple to form Resilient Threads

Dancer students may embody social justice, express protest, serve others

In its 50th year, Second Harvest opens a new warehouse to feed children

At rally, Sāmoans and others tell why statue of Monaghan needs to come down

World Relief invites the community to join in welcoming Afghan refugees

Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition finds new avenues for serving community

Parish nurse lends a listening ear, offers advice and walks with people

Coeur d'Alene church is re-engaging cautiously in outreach, discussions

Whose smiles, laughs, warmth, humor and hope are inspiring our walks?

Tongans' tradition of sharing is about caring for and respecting others

Sounding Board: Letter from Coeur d'Alene Clergy and about naming "Whistalks Way"

Thanksgiving meals offered to elderly and homeless, needy in Spokane area

October 2021

YWCA found ways to serve community throughout the pandemic

Volunteers are human faces letting immigrants know people care

World Relief seeks housing and funds now to resettle 300 Afghans

Fair trade has assured stability to families of producers in Nepal

Professor says restorative justice is way to see everyone's humanity

Children Run Better Unleaded gives ongoing oversight to remedies

Samoan congregation instills ties to language, culture and families

Project gives voice to people who have experienced housing injustice

Vietnam era conscientious objector seeks to connect with other COs

Pastor leads multilingual worship, teaches multiracial harmony

Mediation centers will assist tenants, landlords

Gonzaga University Hate Studies conference draws global voices

September 2021

Feast World Kitchen connects local community with cuisine and cultures

New law firm helps address barriers people face in the justice

Spokane Homeless Coalition is seeking spaces for homeless during winter

Pullman parish's Social Justice Ministry reaches out in multiple ways

At the Core seeks churches, businesses to feed 18,000 hungry children

St. Vincent de Paul in North Idaho celebrates its 75th year of serving

People of faith offer a glimmer of hope against the bad news any day

Pacific Islanders hope everyone will come together to protect the Earth

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

Pioneer UMC followed guidelines from bishop to weather COVID;

COVID helps St. Paul Lutheran in Colville see that God does provide

Unity Spiritual Center May anonymous survey found 94 percent vaccinated

Colfax pastor sent sermons, prayers, scriptures and comments by 'snail mail'

Walla Walla UCC church felt sacred responsibility to care for community health

Zoom ordination creates opportunity for innovative 'laying on of hands'

Pastor likens COVID slow down and reflection to a time of sabbath

COVID changed ministries at Conconully and Omak United Methodist Churches

Northwood Presbyterian Church gradually returning to in-person

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

Darlene McCarty keeps Spokane and Makah tribal traditions and advocates for Native American rights

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'

Martin Luther King, Jr Day celebration events 2021 calendar link

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