Andy CastroLang, Author at SpokaneFāVS

Andy CastroLang

Andy CastroLang is senior pastor at Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ. She is deeply committed to civil discourse between individuals and throughout our community; in interreligious conversation, private conversation, intergenerational conversation and yes, even in political conversation. She has been a supporter of SpokaneFaVS since its inception because she supports this creative effort at thoughtful community conversation.

An Open Letter to my dear church members…Who don’t come to church

December 19, 2014 Commentary 0

Listen, I am not the kind of pastor who is going to tell you that your immortal soul is in jeopardy if you don’t come to church on Sunday.

A litany of thanks for Spokane

December 1, 2014 Commentary 1

I have a litany of thanks for my city. I invite you to consider your own litany of thanksgiving, while I share mine with you now.

How to help Ferguson: “Stop watching TV and get to work”

November 25, 2014 Commentary 7

I have been stomping around my house, impotent, angry and fearful. Ferguson verdict is in.

Initiative 594 and guns in our hands

September 30, 2014 Commentary 27

I went to the opening of the Spokane Symphony 2014-2015 season, and expected to be entranced by beautiful music and fascinating talent. I didn’t think I would encounter Washington Initiative 594, the background check initiative we will vote on in November.

Science and Religion: What, that again?

August 30, 2014 Commentary, Community 0

Member of Congregation: (after noticing flyer about upcoming Coffee Talk on Science and Religion) “Oh Pastor Andy, are you going to be involved in that?”

The aimlessness and sin of summer

July 9, 2014 Commentary 0

t’s July, and it is incredibly hot outside. Of course I don’t want to do anything. No one should have to do anything, except hold still, try to stay cool, somehow.