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A lifetime of friendship built on common values and uncommon experiences

A lifetime of friendship spans 80 years as two nonagenarians share their journey from childhood neighbors to biweekly chats, navigating careers in law, ministry, ecology, and teaching across continents.

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FāVS Religion News Roundup: Jan. 17

Spokane news roundup: Gonzaga names first woman president Katia Passerini, YWCA announces achievement honorees, Hope House shelter faces closure, plus updates on local policy changes and community events.

Despite growing consensus, many Jewish and Christian groups loath to admit genocide in Gaza

The United Nations and various human rights groups such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Doctors Without Borders, have concluded that Israel is committing genocide. The U.S. government is nowhere near arriving at that conclusion.

Spokane Women’s Rally set for Jan. 18 at Riverfront Park

Spokane women's rally set for Jan. 18 at Riverfront Park features local leaders speaking on women's and LGBTQ+ rights, including YWCA CEO and City Council president.

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‘We’re dying, but they’re rising’: Spokane Lutheran church sells to Ethiopian Orthodox congregation

Witness the power of faith and community in Spokane. St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church acquires a new place of worship, while Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church gracefully bows out.

Grow spiritually and discover nature in Vancouver Island’s contemplative program

Explore contemplation and spirituality in nature with the Brandt Oyster River Hermitage Society's unique program. Immerse yourself in a deeper spirituality in a rustic hermitage.

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FāVS Religion News Roundup: Jan. 17

Spokane news roundup: Gonzaga names first woman president Katia Passerini, YWCA announces achievement honorees, Hope House shelter faces closure, plus updates on local policy changes and community events.

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A lifetime of friendship built on common values and uncommon experiences

A lifetime of friendship spans 80 years as two nonagenarians share their journey from childhood neighbors to biweekly chats, navigating careers in law, ministry, ecology, and teaching across continents.

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Despite growing consensus, many Jewish and Christian groups loath to admit genocide in Gaza

The United Nations and various human rights groups such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Doctors Without Borders, have concluded that Israel is committing genocide. The U.S. government is nowhere near arriving at that conclusion.

Spokane religious leaders address faith myths

A recent survey shows Americans believe several myths about faith and politics, including wrongly believing that faith is all about politics and more.

Bill McCartney, legendary football coach who founded Promise Keepers, dead at 84

Bill McCartney, a former college football coach and 1990s founder of the Promise Keepers movement, died Jan. 10.

California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship

California fires destroy houses of worship in Altadena, including a historic Black mosque and Baptist church, as faith leaders unite to support affected communities across Los Angeles County. At least a dozen religious buildings burned.

Luce, the Vatican’s anime-style Jubilee mascot, takes on a meme life of her own

This Vatican Jubilee year, celebrated every 25 years, introduced the anime-style character Luce to engage younger Catholics.

California congregations vow to help neighbors even as their buildings are lost to fires

Wildfires engulf California congregations, causing immense loss. Find out how one synagogue managed to save their Torah scrolls.

‘Do you have the Torahs?’ Synagogue races LA wildfire to rescue its past and future

Devastating wildfire destroys Pasadena synagogue and a miraculous rescue of precious Torahs from the flames.

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