Tag Archives: Social Issues

The Oak Tree will present a 6-part seminar on “Effective Activism: How to Foster Change” beginning Feb. 21.

The seminar is designed for those who would like to use the latest learnings from the social sciences to increase effectiveness

The animated figure on the computer screen moves carefully among the wounded, darting from one fallen figure to another. Trailing the combat medics, the uniformed military chaplain kneels and performs “spiritual triage,” assessing who is dead, who is soon to die, and who is likely to survive.

The church I pastor in Colville is small, we live on the edge of survival. Today I find myself wondering how my congregation and I can grow this church, not only so we don't have to worry, but also so we can be a great witness of God's love.

Spokane Faith & Values is proud to add another journalist to its team of writers.

Elizabeth Backstrom studied journalism at Western Washington University and currently works as a content analyst and grant writer in Spokane.

Eleven inter-faith clergy met with six command staff of the Spokane City Police Department on Monday at All Saints Lutheran Church. The discussion centered on the basis of mistrust between the public and the police, and how an inter-faith group could work with SPD in promoting better communications, and relationship building.

Our teaching has its roots in the 18th century transcendentalist movement, which was considered pantheistic in its understanding of God; the Universe itself is Spirit manifest. In this regard, I believe that the unfoldment creation is doing quite well.