Tag Archives: Leaders & Institutions

Earlier this month the Wall Street Journal published, "What Ails the Episcopalians," an article about the recent triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church.

The author, Jay Akasie, wrote The Episcopal Church voted on minor things, like pet funerals, while ignoring the bigger issues — like the shrinking membership.

SpokaneFAVS reader Jeffrey Neuberger contributed these long exposure photos of the interior of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist after reading our feature, “Touring St. John's Cathedral.” Tracy SimmonsTracy Simmons is an award winning journalist specializing in religion reporting, digital entrepreneurship and social journalism. In her 15 years on the religion …

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Lindsey TreffrySpokane born-and-raised, Lindsey Treffry works as a copy editor and page designer for The Spokesman-Review. She graduated from the University of Idaho in 2013 with a journalism degree, and now spends her weekends cooking vegan meals and walking her dog, Griffey. She …

On July 29 The Rev. Grant Ikuta, bishop of Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada, will celebrate obon at the Spokane Buddhist Temple.

Obon is is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors.

After reading, “Can Liberal Christianity Be Saved?” in the New York Times, SpokaneFAVS blogger Eric Blauer asks local liberal/progressive Christians what their thoughts are — can liberal Christianity be saved?  Read his post here. Tracy SimmonsTracy Simmons is an award winning journalist specializing in religion reporting, digital entrepreneurship and social journalism. …

<p> The Rev. David Hacker, of The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane, talks about his  motivation working among native tribes and the people who live and work in the Yakima Valley.</p> Sam Fletcher