For Spokane, it’s that time of year again

Ernesto Tinajero | Mar 30, 2013

A city reveals its soul in its festivals. So what does Spokane say in front of this mirror? Lilac Parade, Hoopfest, Bloomsday, First Night, the Guild School Penny Drive and so many more all tell the tale of a mid-size American city still holding onto its small town roots that loves basketball, its children and health.
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Spokane: a community on the move

Bruce Meyer | Mar 18, 2013

While many in the Spokane area worshipped in various religious services Sunday morning, I ran the St. Paddy’s Five. Running is more than just an athletic event, it’s a celebration of community; it’s a place to be accepted for who I am.
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Upcoming Spokane conference to focus on economic justice, action

Charlene O'Connor | Mar 6, 2013

The fourth annual Peace and Economic Justice Action Conference will take place March 15-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Organized by the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane,  or PJALS, the conference aims to educate people on local and national issues, get them excited about positive change and help provide ways for to put their interests and passions into action.
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Spokane’s Religion Wrap-up: Coffee Talk, Our Place, Bishop Cupich, Civil Disobedience and Hell

Tracy Simmons | Jan 25, 2013

Hopefully you marked your calendar for next weekend’s “Coffee Talk.” This is part of our monthly conversation and faith and theology. The discussion this time will be on “Violence and the Sacred.” It will be at 10 a.m. on Feb. 2 at Boots Bakery. Here are some details for you. See you there, yes?
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POLL: What’s the biggest issue facing Spokane right now?

Tracy Simmons | Jan 9, 2013

Perusing through local headlines can be depressing. Budget cuts, the tent city and crime are on many minds these days.
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Reflections on Spokane Faith & Values First “Coffee Talk”

Eric Blauer | Jan 7, 2013

I was grateful to participate in the Spokane Faith & Values 'Coffee Talk" at Chairs Coffee. The subject was the Newtown Elementary School massacre. A panel of us writers and bloggers sparked conversation off through highlighting our response articles and then the group launched into reflections, questions and opinions on the tragedy and people's thoughts on the multitude of reasons and remedies.
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Spokane Area Christmas Service Listings

Tracy Simmons | Dec 20, 2012

Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year. Most area churches are celebrating the holiday on Monday with Christmas Eve services. Plenty of churches, however, are worshiping on Christmas Day, or this weekend. Whatever's your flavor, there's plenty of services to choose from!
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Introducing Father Knows Best, our own spiritual advice column

Tracy Simmons | Oct 29, 2012

The Rev. Martin Elfert, of St. John's Cathedral, admits he's always dreamed of being the next Ann Landers. That is, he's always wanted to write an advice column — only from a theological perspective.
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Fall Advocacy Forum

Tracy Simmons | Oct 29, 2012

Over the weekend residents heard from a Quaker lobbyist about the importance of cutting military spending.
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B.S. in a bar

Tracy Simmons | Oct 23, 2012

It's not like it sounds. After a year of toying with the idea The Big Table decided this month to host B.S. in a bar.
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