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.

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.

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

Where We Worship: Spokane Buddhist Temple teaches gratitude, thoughtfulness

Paul Vielle was raised Catholic, by a Catholic family who assumed he was going to become a Catholic priest. Vielle joined the military and upon his return, he left his Catholic faith and found Buddhism.

“I just couldn’t buy it anymore,” Vielle said.

Tours of St. John’s Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

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