Tag Archives: Social Issues

There's something strange going on in Spokane neighborhoods. There's witches and rotting pumpkins in one lawn, giant blow-up turkeys in the next and Christmas lights a few houses over.

When Staff Sgt. Brandon Hill came home from his third tour in Iraq last year, he expected his wife and young daughters at the welcoming ceremony. What he didn't expect were the pastors, secretaries and members of their Assemblies of God church to be there, too.

The Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane has teamed up with the Maia Water Project to buy a water filtration system for the thirsty children of Gaza.

To raise money for this system, the organizations will host a Bowling for Water Fun-draiser on Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. at North Bowl.

How about let’s not talk politics in this wrap-up? A lot is happening around town that’s not related to the election. But if you’re really hungry for it, check out Pastor Bill Farley’s blog.
On Saturday the Mind, Body, Spirit Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Unity Church of Spokane.

Each week, the five Faith and Values sites compile their top photos to give you a glance at what is happening in communities around the country. Here's a look at what happened from Oct 31 - Nov. 6. In this week's mix, you'll get highlights from Election Day, a look at the aftermath of Hurrican Sandy and a singer from ZZ Top, all set to Native American flute music.

I don’t know what I would do without everyday epiphanies.

In recovery circles, they are called “aha!” moments…those times when things suddenly make sense just a little bit.