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FāVS Religion News Roundup: April 18

Youth leaders to protest tax dollars spent for war not people, upcoming Earth Day events to take place, Whitworth announced permanent provost and more in this week's FāVS Religion News Roundup.

2025 Peace & Justice Conference unites activists for change

The PJALS Peace & Justice Action Conference on March 15 will focus on collective action for social justice with workshops and a keynote on white Christian nationalism.

From Phone Book to Leadership: Liz Moore’s Journey with Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane

The phone book led Liz Moore to the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane decades ago when she was a teenager, and she’s now celebrating her 15th year as the executive director of the community organization.

PJALS Vigil to Honor Thousands of Civilian Lives lost in Middle East Clash, Call for Cease-Fire

PJALS will host a Candlelight Vigil on Dec. 14. They join other humanitarian and human rights organizations in calls for a permanent cease-fire, an end to Israel’s current blockade of Gaza and the 16-year siege and the return of all hostages and political prisoners by Hamas and Israel.

Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane to Hold 3-Day Organizing & Issues Conference

The Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane (PJALS) is holding its 14th annual action conference Sept. 28 – 30. The conference is designed to help activists “sharpen skills, deepen analysis and strengthen relationships.”

PJALS to honor MLK’s Vietnam speech with panel discussion

Tomorrow, on the 50th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence," the Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane will host a panel discussion on the violence King addressed.

Hate-filled fliers rejected by Spokane organizations

In the early hours of March 16, several buildings in downtown Spokane were vandalized, or "attacked" locals said, with the posting of fliers bearing anti-immigration, anti-refugee, and specifically anti-Semitic remarks and drawings.

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