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VIDEO: Spokane’s faith community supports Sikh temple

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On Saturday about 250 people circled the Sikh Temple of Spokane to show their love and support.

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Topics: Faith, Clergy & Congregations
Beliefs: Interfaith, Sikh
Tags: arms of compassion spokane

Tracy Simmons

Tracy Simmons serves as the editor and community manager of SpokaneFAVS. She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in communication. She’s reported on religion for about a decade and has written for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas and Connecticut. Over the y...
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