Spokane Faith & Values

We are all (l)inked together

R. Skyler Oberst | Mar 6, 2013

In Herman Melville’s classic "Moby Dick," the character Queequeg explains that his extensive tattoos are a part of his Maori culture, saying, “We tattoo what is sacred in our culture on ourselves”. A third of the population has taken it upon themselves (no pun intended) to permanently display what is important to them and what they value in life on their bodies.
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Tutu ignites a fire for love

Angie Funnell | May 21, 2012

Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu told Gonzaga University graduates recently to, “Dream, dream God’s dream, dream as you are, incredibly idealistic creatures. You do believe, don’t you, that this is a world that can become a world where war is no more?”
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Spokane’s religion wrap-up: Frank Peretti, Tutu live, Baha’is and the bishop

Tracy Simmons | May 18, 2012

Last month Christian fiction author Frank Peretti visited Real Life Ministries in Post Falls. He didn’t get a great review from our science writer. Now he’s back.
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Tutu to graduates: All deserve God’s divine embrace

Tracy Simmons | May 13, 2012

Though Gonzaga University’s graduating class was applauded for their academic success on Sunday, a louder message echoed through Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena during the university’s 119th commencement ceremony.
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Watch Tutu’s commencement address live

Tracy Simmons | May 13, 2012

Archbishop Desmond Tutu will speak to Gonzaga graduates this morning at about 10 a.m. His address will be streamed live here. Visit SpokaneFAVS later today for full coverage.
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Spokane’s religion wrap-up: coffee talk, golf, Amendment One and grads

Tracy Simmons | May 11, 2012

All Spokanites love coffee, right? And what goes better with coffee than thought-provoking conversation?
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Tutu expected to deliver homily at St. John’s Cathedral

Tracy Simmons | May 4, 2012

UPDATE 5:07 p.m. Plans for the Cathedral to host the archbishop are on hold. See the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane website for details. Archbishop Desmond Tutu might be speaking at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on May 11, though it has not yet been confirmed. According to sources,...
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Gonzaga president eager to host Tutu, despite petition

Tracy Simmons | Apr 19, 2012

Gonzaga University made national headlines last week after protestors submitted a petition to the school, claiming the institution had lost sight of its Catholic values by inviting Archbishop Desmond Tutu to speak at next month’s commencement, where he will be presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
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Listening in a big tent

Teresa Jackson | Apr 13, 2012

Benedictines like to say listening is the heart of monastic life. “Listen” is the first word of the Rule of St. Benedict that we follow. Listening to God, to each other, to the head of the community are all part of what defines who we are as monastics. But if we were to be really honest we would also say that listening is very difficult. So when I saw that some Gonzaga alumni were protesting the choice of Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a commencement speaker it struck me that listening is precisely what is so lacking in public and religious discourse in our society today.
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