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Gabry Tyson

Gabry Tyson is currently a student at the University of Missouri pursuing three degrees in journalism, international studies and religious studies. The Pennsylvania native hopes to one-day work for a non-profit with an international focus, preferably aimed at combating human trafficking. She has a keen interest on human rights issues and enjoys blogging, baking and traveling. Tyson plans to travel the world but until then, she interns for SpokaneFAVS.

Report highlights benefits of religion outside the typical worship service

A recent study conducted by Eventbrite and Scott Thumma, research director of Hartford Institute for Religion Research, found that religious special events have major benefits for the livelihood of the religious organization as well as the religious individual.

Franciscan Sisters Celebrate 100 Years in Spokane

In July, St. Augustine Parish will host a celebratory mass and reception in honor of FSPA’s 100-year presence in the area. Graduates from Marycliff High School, which was opened and staffed by members of FSPA in 1929, are planning an all-schools reunion in conjunction with the centennial celebration.

Program aims to help mentally ill in Spokane

All Saints Lutheran Church recently received a $10,000 grant from the Empire Health Foundation to fund a chaplaincy program that would aim to bridge the gaps in services for the mentally ill.

Ministry stopping in Spokane to discuss sexuality and religion

New Direction Ministries is road tripping across Canada and the west coast to discuss sexuality and religion. Their next stop: Spokane.

Pacific Northwest Region of the Ecumenical Catholic Community elects Altepeter as bishop

The Rev. Tom Altepeter of St. Clare Ecumenical Catholic Community, a church he once described as a "a homeless shelter for homeless Catholics," was selected as the first bishop-elect for the region on Sept. 28 and will be the sixth regional bishop in the ECC.

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