In an effort to get my head around all the things happening in the world, the United States, Washington State, and right here in good ol’ Spokane I have re-examined our primary purpose as a gospel bearing community of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. I looked at what we …
Read More »BRIEF: Panel to examine gender studies and Christian universities
On April 3 Whitworth University will host a panel discussion titled, “The Future of Women’s and Gender Studies at Christian Universities.” In this discussion Whitworth professor of political science Julia Stronks will lead Linda Beail, director of women’s studies at Point Loma Nazarene University, Beth Martin Birky, director of women’s …
Read More »Pastor finds community in local coffee shops
The Shop is one of my most favorite neighborhood hangouts and it’s undergoing another transformation due to the new owners re-imagining the space. I’ve been visiting off and on over the last few weeks, anxiously awaiting the ‘shoe to drop’ and see what they do with the space. Granted, it …
Read More »BRIEF: Church presents “The Seven Last Words of Christ”
The Chancel Choir of Central Lutheran Church will present a Lenten Cantata, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” on March 28. The cantata, written by Theodore Dubois, portrays Jesus’ finals hours. Soloists are Shannon Baker, Matt Johnson and Chuck Zimmerman. Paul Brueggemeier will be conducting and Alice Hostetter will be …
Read More »Is the Bible open to the perspective of the person reading it?
Dear Karin, This class has prompted me to question many things about my faith and the things I have been taught to believe about God and the Bible (all good things), so I would appreciate hearing your perspective on a certain topic. Is there a right or wrong way to …
Read More »Advancing your church in the Digital Age
Many churches are struggling to figure out this whole Internet thing. Does a church need a website? What should be on it? What about Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Pinterest? Overwhelmed yet? Tonight SpokaneFAVS editor Tracy Simmons will lead a workshop, “Advancing your church in the Digital Age” where she’ll discuss how …
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