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Jennifer Hicks

Jennifer was born and raised in Spokane and is the second of nine children. She graduated with a B.A. in music from EWU and plays the piano, violin and organ. She taught private music lessons, performs in musical groups and works in nonprofit fundraising. She left Spokane for 14 years and lived in Hawaii, Italy, Maryland and Greece. She has been a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is passionate about her faith.
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Amid the fires, sacred milestones offer hope to Latter-day Saints in the Inland Northwest

Latter-day Saints found faith and hope amid Spokane wildfires through apostolic ministry, service and the groundbreaking of a new Coeur d’Alene temple.
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Spokane-area teens postpone backpacking trip to help neighbors after wildfire

Spokane-area teens postponed a Montana backpacking trip to help neighbors clear debris and recover from the devastating Fairview Fire.
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Ask a Latter-day Saint: What is Pioneer Day?

Pioneer Day commemorates the 1847 arrival of Latter-day Saint pioneers in Utah and celebrates the faith, courage and enduring legacy that inspires members.
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Faith under fire: Hollywood’s misleading LDS portrayals stir controversy and concern

The author writes about the sensational immorality and hyped-up danger featured in two new programs that wrongly represent the LDS Church.
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What Is the LDS General Conference?

Twice each year, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tune into what is known as general conference. Most are seeking guidance from leaders and listen to their messages with reverence and deep interest.
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Spokane Service Missionaries Bring Hope and Assistance to Many in Need

Launched in January of 2019, service missions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provide a whole new opportunity for young adults who need to stay home for various reasons. Their complete focus is serving others.
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I Joined the Faith-Based Committee of Spokane to Help Plan for ‘A Safe, Clean City’

I had the honor of joining other faith leaders in presenting findings of the unique Faith-Based Committee of Spokane (FBCS), which hopes to turn the tide of brokenness in Spokane.
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