An estimated 122 million Americans celebrated St. Patrick's Day this year, according to The National Retail Federation — mostly be wearing green and going to parties. St. David's Episcopal Church in Spokane celebrated too, but not with Irish food and booze. Parishioners honored him by forming a circle and singing …

<p> An estimated 122 million Americans celebrated St. Patrick's Day this year, according to The National Retail Federation — mostly be wearing green and going to parties. St. David's Episcopal Church in Spokane celebrated too, but not with Irish food and booze.</p> <p> Read article <a href="/faith/clergy-and-congregations/worshipping-the-celtic-way">here</a>.</p> Tracy SimmonsTracy Simmons …

On March 23 and 24 Dr. Willis Barnstone will speak on “Poetry as the Voice of the Divine in the Gospels and Gnostic Scriptures” as part of the Roger Williams Symposium at Washington State University in Pullman. Barnstone is a translator and poet, a Guggenheim Fellow, Pulitzer Prize finalist in …

Making up half of Republican primary voters, evangelicals appear to be turning out to support Rick Santorum's resurgent campaign in record numbers and are increasingly influencing the shape of the party. Perhaps just as important, conservative Christians are increasing their crucial financial support and volunteer hours as Santorum tries to …

Tomorrow is St. Patty's Day, which for many means green beer, green clothes and red hair. A parade begins tomorrow at noon downtown, and marchers will go right by Auntie's Bookstore, whose staff will be giving away free books. Speaking of books, The Book Parlor suggests a few good reads, …

In East Central Spokane I'm discovering how art has the power to bring different cultures, generations, backgrounds and social classes together.  Over the last six years working in this neighborhood my church has hosted numerous artistic events designed to celebrate, educate and nurture artistry and beauty here in this community. …