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Affirming faith communities join Pride Month celebrations across Washington to heal historic wounds

Religious organizations across Washington are joining Pride Month events, offering support, visibility and healing for LGBTQ+ people of faith.

Faith Events Northwest: May 31–June 7

From a Nez Perce author event and Buddhist teachings to Jewish community gatherings, explore upcoming faith events across the Inland Northwest.

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.

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.

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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