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CANCELED: Experience the Joy of Community at Spokane’s Islamic Fall Festival

Area Muslims invite the community to a Fall Festival on Oct. 28, from 12-4 p.m.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: Oct. 19

Read about the recent Free-Palestine demonstration, the continuing anti-LGBTQ vandalism in Spokane and who this year's Eva Lassman Award winners are.

Sierra Westerman Breathes New Life into Emmanuel Lutheran Church

The Rev. Sierra Westerman was recently installed as new pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Moscow, Idaho.

Spokane Area Unlikely to See Refugees from Palestine or Israel, Local Organizations Say

Regional refugee-support organizations aren’t expecting people fleeing the Israel-Hamas war to resettle in the Spokane area.

Local Jewish Community Rallies in Support of Israel, Condemns Hamas Attack

A pro-Israel rally was hosted on Sunday afternoon at Riverfront Park to condemn the Hamas surprise attacks last weekend that led to the abduction and killing of over a thousand Israeli civilians.

Salvation Army Response Continues Following Gray, Oregon Road Fires

The Salvation Army needs volunteers year-round. Organizers hope to build disaster volunteer database for future crises.

Spokane City Council’s Pro-Israel Resolution Draws Concern from Local Muslim Leader

On Monday the Spokane City Council voted unanimously to condemn the attacks on Israel after Councilman Jonathan Bingle, who introduced the resolution, said he spoke with local Jews. Not all agree that it was the right move.

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