World Council of Churches 11th Assembly offers new perspectives and understandings
By donating scholarships, church educates 80 to 90 children a year
Gonzaga University engages campus, community in diversity, equity, inclusion
Holocaust Exhibit at Gonzaga invites people to do further study and engage in action
Freedom Project East program helps people released from prison reintegrate
Serving seniors in rural communities requires partnering with everyone on everything
Community team transforms a motel into a haven to house 90 refugee families
Pastor's sabbatical takes her on a trek to intersect with others around the world
Unity in the Community continues its legacy of celebrating the region's cultures
Bonner Homeless Transitions draws hidden homeless from forests into services
Disability Action Center has impact by making life for many more accessible
Spokane artist created COVID bubble by providing activities for neighbors' triplets
VetsGarage provides tools to occupy veterans' hands and minds so they gain skills
Soundingboard: WCC pre-assemblies set the stage for issues and discussions at 11th Assembly
Editorial: Stories and history help solidify who is in power, can keep other voices silent
Editorial: One woman's story lends insight into stories of many who are usually silent
Renewal, restoration, reconciliation are common creation care themes
Pastor retires after fullfilling 20 years of ministry at Westminster UCC
Camp Gifford celebrates 100th year of offering camps for children
Camps are following COVID precautions but guidelines are more lenient
More of the usual groups return to use N-Sid-Sen throughout the year
Ross Point finds more interest in families coming for camp experiences
Camps took time with fewer campers to make improvements to sites
Camp Spalding expects to have a more 'normal' season in 2022
Camp Cross sessions invite campers to join in a 'Sacred Journey'
Holden Village celebrates 60th year of offering retreats in Cascades
Generosity of church, community helps New Hope serve neighbors
Thrive is new venture serving immigrants and refugees in Spokane
Priest and St. Gregorios have served in Spokane for 35 years
Indigenous knowledges help in fighting climate change today
Double task to overcome racism, end mass shootings in stores, schools
Faith leaders speak out, offer resources in face of recent shootings
Habitat for Humanity offers unique fundraising opportunity: "Over the Edge"
Art contest is a way to invite students to study the impact of the Holocaust
Professor links 'militant masculinity' in media with rise of Christian nationalism
Opportunity Presbyterian quilters make and donate thousands of quilts and more
Family Promise of North Idaho promotes housing stability along with its shelter
Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition connects congregations to help resettle Afghans
Five days at border were 'life-changing' for team of seven from St. Aloysius
'San Pedro Syndrome' raises some questions about some mission approaches
Sounding Board: Jewish and Black panelists consider 'Separate Histories and Common Challenges'
Our Place's food bank offers choices for guests, so they feel they are shopping
House of Charities plans to relocate and build new, low-barrier 24/7 shelter
Family Promise shelter, programs open doors to permanent housing
History professor tells of Expo '74's impact on environment then and now
While facts may push people away, curiosity and stories build relationships
Seth Holmes produces film about farm workers and indigenous teens' families
Commercial studio finds a philanthropic niche: nonprofit fundraising events
YWCA's Our Sister's Closet gives clients access to clothing for jobs, esteem
Conferences raise ethics, voices for renegotiations of Columbia River Treaty
EWU Food Pantry responds to food insecurity for its two campus communities
School board and staff member discuss new Spokane schools Equity Policy
5K Walks will be held in Moscow, Post Falls launch mental health awareness
EWU auditorium shines yellow and blue lights on curtains in solidarity with Ukraine
Slavic churches, community form Ukrainian Relief Coalition to provide aid
Benefit speakers value ways The Fig Tree spreads seeds of hope for all
Sounding Board: Conference minister reflects on ways to live in this time of pandemic uncertainty
Chewelah church keeps its Advent message of 'Hope' lit year round
Hope for Creation Conference offers numerous presentations
Volunteers drive posts in stream, weave branches around them, to make dams 
Expanding diversity on campus is about recruiting and retaining faculty, students
Carl Maxey Center opens doors and opportunities for Spokane's Black community
Three housing advocates offer solutions on issues of housing and homelessness
Kristine Hoover leads workshops on elements for 'Securing Our Democracy'
In showing that rivals can live in peace, Olympics challenge war games over Ukraine
Educator warns about influence of the far-right seeping into mainstream spaces
Holy Names Sisters grant helps support Fig Tree newspaper, directory, interns
EWU professor engages students through reflection, questions, interactions
Martin Luther King Day goes online bringing words of challenge, dreaming
Interfaith panel looks at issues of concern and impact of faith teachings
Professor is a wilderness guide leading students to explore natural world
Rising costs lead Habitat North Idaho to build multi-unit housing units
Bitterroot Mountain Publishing House provides avenue for local authors
Priest sees possibility to end divisions, bring hope in political spheres
Communications professor suggests some tools help counter hate speech
Each year, each edition is the same but new in this journalistic journey
'Between the trees' in poetry and photographs connects people with camp
Couple share their Sikh tradition of hospitality through food in restaurant
Church's building expansion includes technology for hybrid worship, meetings
Two teachers use 'amplifier art' to help students understand Anne Frank
Editorial: The late Desmond Tutu's words are his best legacy and his challenge for today
Editorial: Stories matter: life-giving stories inspire us to the work God calls us to do