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About 100 people gathered at Riverfront Park for Chabad of Spokane's annual Menorah parade, celebrating Chanukah's message of light amid grief over recent violence.

“Refugees deserve more than shelter,” reads a banner headline on the homepage for the Spokane-based nonprofit Thrive International. “They deserve a future.”

Former Spokane bishop to vote in conclave to choose next pope, Texas woman pleads guilty for burning Washington church, West Central Abbey hosts fundraising concert for building improvements, Idaho pastor charged with human sex trafficking and more in this week's FāVS Religion News Roundup.

This week's FāVS Religion News covers a WA clergy mandatory reporting bill, gender-affirming care for minors, finding detained immigrants and more.

Haitian Spokanites wonder if they are welcome in Spokane after reading anti-haitian hate on Facebook after the city recognized Haitian Independence Day on Jan. 1.

A community-wide baby shower, an upcoming Christian concert, Sravasti Abbey nuns teaching a mindfulness series and Hope House changes are some of the news stories that make up this week's roundup.

Spokane's opioid crisis prompts faith-based organizations to adapt their approach. Learn how Adult and Teen Challenge PNW and local churches are responding to Mayor Brown's state of emergency with Christ-centered programs and community outreach initiatives.