I didn’t grow up in a tradition that recognized Advent, but I’ve fallen in love with its ritual and beauty since joining a Lutheran church.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. The words scattered in my mind. I’d read them dozens and dozens of times -- but almost always out of order. A year before I knelt in the tomb of the saint, I’d built a bot to repeat the prayer, twice a day every day, on Twitter.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it will mean to “do church again.”

Shedlock and other Spokane ministers said they believe faith and politics can intertwine in ways that lead to good results for individuals, communities, churches and the nation.

The upcoming 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26 is a reminder of the ways faith communities have struggled, or failed, to include people with disabilities.

Organizers of local interfaith events hope the flexibility of digital space will draw more people to participate in the spiritual side of Pride.