At Spokane’s Side by Side Ministry, the words “volunteer” and “client” don’t really exist. Instead, people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and those without such challenges who have come alongside them in friendships have created their own term: Side-by-Siders.

Spokane Unity Spiritual Center to host Day of the Dead service Oct. 30.

Spokane residents Robert and Anita Dygert-Gearheart have compiled information on climate and human-caused climate change into a curriculum “Wake Up World” they hope people in faith-based and non-faith-based groups will utilized to become more informed on climate challenges facing the planet.

Goals of environmental responsibility, strengthening neighborhoods and developing positive individual relationships take place through growing and distributing food in Spokane

Spokane Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church former pastor Betsey Moe said the presentation’s Guatemala theme stems from Farrell’s visit to that country at the time. The presentation is geared towards mission work of any kind, whether it is local, national or international.

Higgins said it’s through recognizing fear and using stories to tell ourselves and others about how those fears impact us that helps us deal with fear. Rather than leading to fighting, running or paralysis, it can positively motivate us in a new direction.