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Faith Communities Step Up as Red Cross Shelters During Spokane’s Upriver Fire

As the Upriver Fire forced evacuations across Spokane, local churches partnered with the Red Cross to provide shelter, resources and support.

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New BYU study finds religious participation linked to better physical health

A new BYU study finds regular religious participation is linked to healthier lifestyles, lower addiction rates and improved physical health.

I found strength in a simple one-word prayer 

A columnist shares his experience with prayer, clinical depression, recovery and how a simple one-word prayer helped him find comfort and hope.

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‘Stronger Men’ are coming to the Gorge Amphitheater

A new Christian men's conference at the Gorge Amphitheatre is drawing attention for its focus on masculinity, faith, leadership.

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I found strength in a simple one-word prayer 

A columnist shares his experience with prayer, clinical depression, recovery and how a simple one-word prayer helped him find comfort and hope.

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She broke barriers as a priest. She spends retirement organizing against ‘Christofascism.’

THE 19TH - From her ordination to organizing with the NAACP, Rev. Carter Heyward has always set a 'place at the table' for those previously denied.

God’s whole body and ours

CHRISTIAN CENTURY - A multisensory, embodied approach to worship works well for many people with disabilities—and for everyone else, too.

Indigenous sculptor Greyshoes brings ‘sounds, colors, rhythms, meaning and spiritual nature’ to Marmot Art Space

Spokesman-Review: The first piece stone sculptor Upton “Greyshoes” Ethelbah Jr. carved came with an element of “I told you so.”

Jury awards $160,000 in Idaho State University racial discrimination case

IDAHO CAPITAL SUN - Student said she was wrongfully removed from clinical rotation at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

How the GOP motivated these women faith leaders to run for Congress as Democrats

THE 19TH - More Democratic clergy members are running for office as the GOP embraces Christian nationalist talking points — and Trump posts a Jesus-like image of himself.

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New BYU study finds religious participation linked to better physical health

A new BYU study finds regular religious participation is linked to healthier lifestyles, lower addiction rates and improved physical health.

New Study Reveals Americans Want A Religiously Diverse Nation

A new study finds most Americans support religious and cultural diversity, while debates over immigration, faith and national identity continue.

Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill

Actor Rainn Wilson joined lawmakers and faith leaders to highlight religious freedom as ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Faith Events Northwest: May 31–June 7

From a Nez Perce author event and Buddhist teachings to Jewish community gatherings, explore upcoming faith events across the Inland Northwest.

San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as ‘men of courage, sacrifice and faith’

Three Muslim men who died shielding worshippers in San Diego mosque attack are honored as heroes amid hate-crime probe.

After 25 years of decline, US churches see attendance rebound, new study finds

A new national report offers the most comprehensive look yet at how America's churches have fared since COVID-19 — and the picture is more hopeful than many expected.

Trump slammed the first US pope. The country’s bishops now appear more united than ever

After President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, U.S. Catholic bishops have responded with unity, defending the pope’s authority and amplifying his calls for peace.

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