The religion news roundup this week contains several stories on legislation making waves in Idaho and Montana in surprising ways, an event featuring Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed and a sweet story of interfaith cooperation.
The Pullman Washington Stake, which opened in October, comprises five congregations and about 2,000 church members in Pullman, Colfax and surrounding towns. The congregations were previously part of the Moscow Idaho Stake.
This week's Roundup features YWCA honoring local women, Spokane's Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build initiative, a feature about a rural Idaho church and more.
Launched in January of 2019, service missions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provide a whole new opportunity for young adults who need to stay home for various reasons. Their complete focus is serving others.
Read about the day in the life of Carl Raymond, a Spokane firefighter, a Bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a volunteer in the Elk Strong long-term recovery group and family man. Learn about his role on Aug. 18 when Elk, Washington, was on fire, which also happens to be where his ward is he is the bishop over.