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Cassy Benefield

Cassy (pronounced like Cassie but spelled with a 'y') Benefield is a wife and mother, a writer and photographer and a huge fan of non-fiction. She has traveled all her life, first as an Army brat. She is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (2004-2006) to Romania where she mainly taught Conversational English. She received her bachelor’s in journalism from Cal Poly Technical University in San Luis Obispo, California. She finds much comfort in her Savior, Jesus Christ, and considers herself a religion nerd who is prone to buy more books, on nearly any topic, than she is ever able to read. She is the associate editor of FāVS.News.

Sravasti Abbey to Honor Geshe Tenzin Chodrak with Medicine Buddha Puja

The Ven. Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal), 64, who went missing when he went for a walk the evening of Nov. 7, will be honored on Jan. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Sravasti Abbey, in person and live on YouTube.

‘Experience Palestine’ Film Festival Aims to Promote Awareness and Empathy for Palestinian People

The Inland Northwest Coalition for the Liberation of Palestine will put on "Experience Palestine," a film festival aimed at educating the community about Palestine and their people.

Volunteers Needed to Help Run Faith-Based Warming Shelters This Weekend of Frigid Temps

Three faith-based warming shelters run by Jewels Helping Hands are looking for volunteers.

Bishop and Firefighter Aids Community in Oregon Road Fire Recovery

Read about the day in the life of Carl Raymond, a Spokane firefighter, a Bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a volunteer in the Elk Strong long-term recovery group and family man. Learn about his role on Aug. 18 when Elk, Washington, was on fire, which also happens to be where his ward is he is the bishop over.

Body Found Near Sravasti Abbey Pond Matches Missing Monk

The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Department retrieved a body from a pond near Sravasti Abbey on Wednesday. They think it matches the description of Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal), 64, who has been missing since he went for a walk the evening of Nov. 7.

2023 Spokane Area Christmas Services Listings

Christian churches throughout the Spokane area will soon celebrate the birth of Jesus and what they see as his role in their lives today. FāVS News listed many of these services.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Donations Are Down

With about a week to go, The Salvation Army Spokane is facing a shortfall to its Red Kettle donations — both physically and online.

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