Lindsey Treffry

Spokane born-and-raised, Lindsey Treffry works as a copy editor and page designer for The Spokesman-Review. She graduated from the University of Idaho in 2013 with a journalism degree, and now spends her weekends cooking vegan meals and walking her dog, Griffey. She returns to Spokane Faith and Values as a freelance writer, years after interning for the publication during its inception.

Bethany’s Paul Rodkey retires; joins the Peace Corps

After nearly 30 years as pastor, Rodkey, with his wife, Kerri, has decided to join the Peace Corps, tentatively placed in Botswana.

Kosher Dinner Canceled

Temple Beth Shalom's 75th annual Kosher Dinner has been canceled.

Scholar Amy-Jill Levine to present on Christian, Jewish commonalities this weekend in Spokane

Levine will present multiple times in a four-day span at Gonzaga University and Temple Beth Shalom. The temple and Rabbi Elizabeth Goldstein, an assistant professor of religious studies at Gonzaga, coordinated the events with the help of local sponsors.

Massive crowds turn out for Islamic Center of Spokane open house

It was standing-room only at the Spokane Islamic Center’s first open house Saturday.

Nationwide Anti-Islamic sentiment reaches Spokane Muslims

A war of words is waging in the United States. After the uprising of the Islamic State worldwide, U.S. politicians have used fiery language to threaten the extremist group. But those same statements have also induced fear and hate against another group: Muslims.

Christian author goes undercover to understand homosexuality

Timothy Kurek used to think being gay was the ultimate sin. Raised in Tennessee, he attended a Southern Baptist church, was home schooled most of his childhood and went to a private Christian school where his fellow church members were teachers or administrators. He was taught that gay was like the scarlet “S” — the sin of all sins.

Spokane Buddhist Temple

Spokane Buddhist Temple teaches gratitude, thoughtfulness

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