By Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience
As Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience, we celebrate our Jewish neighbors this Hanukkah season. We grieve the evil that happened in Australia. We recognize the fear this brings to all Jews, especially to friends and neighbors here in our region. We pour out our love and prayers for all the families who have suffered from this violence. We are mindful of the hatred and gun violence in our own country and even in our own communities.
May we work together to love and support one another through these times of political and ideological darkness. Check in with your Jewish neighbors. Ask what will help these neighbors feel safer in our local community. Offer what you can do.
During this holiday season, we call on all our neighbors to join our little lights of compassion, justice and hope. Let’s work together in all the days ahead to make our communities safer through a new year filled with the light of respect and solidarity.
Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience, Eastern Washington and North Idaho
The Rev. Gen Heywood, Convener of Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience
The Rev. Pamela Starbuck, Manito Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Dr. Scott Starbuck, Manito Presbyterian Church
Kristine Hoover, Ed.D, MBA, MOD, BArch
The Rev. Rose Mary Volbrecht, Pastor, St. Clare, Ecumenical Catholic Communion
Naghmana Sherazi, member of the Muslim Community
Don Young, Chair, Life Deacons, Veradale United Church of Christ
Jan Young, Life Deacon, Veradale United Church of Christ
Lauren McCroskey, Idaho for All
The Rev. Alissa Amestoy, Spokane Valley UMC
Jean Walters, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church member
Lynne H. Williams, MD, Psychiatrist (retired), Spokane Sufi Community
Rev. George Taylor, Pastor, All Saints Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA.
Bob West, Community Advocate
The Rev. Jason Jones, Country Homes Christian Church
Teresa Van Haalen, E.d.D, Spokane County
Shari McEvoy, Spirited Spirit in Solidarity
Molly Ertel, Community Member
Bryan Bogue, a follower of Jesus and retired music teacher and Spokane Symphony musician
Petra Hoy, Community Organizer
Silver Valley Community Resource Center
The Rev. Jeannette Solimine, UCC, Colfax, WA
The Rt. Rev. Gretchen Rehberg, Bishop, The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane
The Rev. Meggan Manlove, Bishop of the Northwest Intermountain Synod: ELCA
The Rev Jim CastroLang, United Church of Christ
The Rev Andy CastroLang, United Church of Christ
The Rev. Rick Matters, Beloved Community Episcopal Diocese of Spokane
The Rev. Debra L. Conklin, Elder, United Methodist Church
Sister Pat Millen, OSF, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia.
Brianna Dilts, Faith Action Network
The Rev. Kaye Hult, member Shalom Church (UCC/Mennonite)
Helen M. Sargeant, OFS, Member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Muslims For Community Action And Support
Karen Stromgren, Member of the Muslim Community
Bob Lutz, MD MPH, community advocate
The Very Rev. Heather VanDeventer, St. John’s Cathedral (Episcopal)
The Rev. Arlen Farley, St. John’s Cathedral (Episcopal)
Pat Dempsey, Finding Common Ground Initiative
