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Abortion, Israel and homosexuality top clergy’s political topics, survey finds

A new Pew Research Center survey finds many Americans hear clergy discuss abortion, immigration, Israel and LGBTQ+ issues during religious services.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: May 29

This week’s Northwest faith news roundup includes convictions in Spokane’s ICE protest case, Bellevue’s first Eid festival and interfaith news from Idaho.

Why our church trip to Scandinavia wasn’t a mission trip — and why that’s OK

A Lutheran pastor reflects on a congregational trip to Scandinavia and how discomfort, beauty and shared experiences can become a spiritual practice.

Trinity Lutheran’s new pastor settles into life in Pullman

Chris Hogstad begins ministry at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pullman, focusing on authentic community, student connection and long-term church growth.

Rev. Andrea ‘Andy’CastroLang to be recognized as pastor emerita at Westminster UCC

Westminster UCC in Spokane will honor former pastor Rev. Andrea CastroLang with the title pastor emerita for her leadership and community impact.

We cannot heal society with the tools that burned it down

A piece on dehumanization, social division, society and why rebuilding trust through bridge building is essential after violence against faith communities.

TEDxSpokane speaker built a career on teaching others to laugh at their problems

TEDxSpokane speaker Brooklyn Dicent shares how comedy, hypnotherapy and mindset shifts shaped her work as a “Chief Happiness Officer.”

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