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Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron shares why @favsnews.bsky.social — and our shared values across faiths — matter so much right now.
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Community Presbyterian Church has brought in the Rev. Betsey Moe to be their new interim pastor, and she’s bringing goals of community outreach, maximizing resources and gender equality with her to Post Falls, Idaho.
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Lucas Grayson reflects on Trans Day of Remembrance and the Spokane event mourning 58 trans lives lost this year in the U.S.
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Refugee mothers find support, celebration at World Relief Spokane baby showers
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FāVS Board of Trustees President Rebecca Tallent explains why we are fundraising for a part-time reporter and how your support helps us promote diverse viewpoints.
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Moscow church installs new pastor after years-long search, transformation
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Spokane’s vibrant organ scene thrives amid national decline in church music
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Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth of the UMC is encouraging people to “go the M.I.L.E.” through a new podcast sharing stories of callings and service. 🎙️
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Church of Jesus Christ announces location for Coeur d’Alene temple
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Local ‘Music Man’ returns to his roots and first love in new journey
“What I really want to do is have an opportunity to spread the gospel through music and give people an opportunity to feel it,” Gootherts said.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal to keynote Faith Action Network’s annual fundraiser Nov. 16
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YWCA Spokane has launched its 10th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign, a community program supporting 90 families experiencing domestic violence, homelessness and financial hardship.
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There are a few places spread across two states and British Columbia with open-air worship spots, meditative gardens and even a monastic coffeeshop.
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The Presbytery of the Inland Northwest has recently finished the first cohort of the Ezra 3 Project, a project aimed to empower churches, particularly those facing declining membership.
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COLUMN: I bought my first clergy collar to accompany immigrants to ICE hearings
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Salish School of Spokane hires development director to advance language revitalization
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Spokane LDS leader reflects on church transition after Russell M. Nelson’s Death
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Catholic youth rally in Northern Idaho delivers message of freedom and hope
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“Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked?”
In this column, Patrick McCormick reminds us that both Scripture & the Constitution demand protection of the innocent — and that Trump’s mass deportation plans violate both.
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The book examines how Christian romance novels, multi-level marketing and influencer culture have shaped American Christianity.
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A Liberty Lake author who has traveled the world argues that meaningful journeys require more than quick stops at tourist sites — they demand extended stays, open minds and a willingness to be transformed.
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A program to help migrants and seasonal farmworkers get a GED has been cut by the federal government.
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American Jews and Muslims celebrate ceasefire deal, but cautiously
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“For survivors, having a safe space (that) they feel they can call their own is a vital component of recovering from trauma," Sebastian Ruiz, the Community Policy Liaison for MiA said.
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Ask a Jew: antisemite vs anti-Semite
Learn more about the spelling and history below.
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While Tedrow is the first woman to serve as pastor of the church, she said gender hasn’t been a focus for the congregation. Female pastors are common in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and Tedrow has been the first woman pastor at other congregations.
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The state agreed to include clergy as mandated reporters but carved out an exception preserving the privileged confessional communication, similar to attorney-client privilege.
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We always are looking for donations, but there are numerous other ways to get involved with FāVS. See more below:
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Religion news roundup!
1. Second sexual abuse lawsuit against Faith Baptist Church set for trial in October 2026
2. YWCA Spokane urges support amid surge in crisis helpline calls and federal funding cuts
3. Gonzaga honors anti-hate leaders with 2025 awards
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Among the most memorable sights in the Spokane area is the 180-foot gothic sandstone structure of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist located on Spokane’s South Hill.
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