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Thrive International will host an interfaith forum on Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss how Spokane can actively work toward a just and unified community.

Religious groups in Spokane face uncertainty after Trump’s immigration policy changes revoked protections for immigrants in churches. ICE raids now threaten sanctuary spaces for refugees.

Already expanding to Tacoma, Thrive International continues its refugee resettlement mission despite new federal funding cuts, powered by private donations and state support.

This week's FāVS Religion News Roundup exposes how Trump halting the U.S. refugee resettlement program will affect Spokane, the new Idaho library rules separating "mature content" into a separate space, Idaho lawmakers overturning the national legalization of same-sex marriage, upcoming events and more.

Biden administration's protected status extension safeguards nearly 1 million immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine and Sudan, providing 18-month relief for those unable to return to conflict zones.

Local news roundup: Grants awarded to several local organizations such as Gonzaga Prep, NATIVE Project and Excelsior Wellness, Spokane looking for neighbors to help neighbors, Westminster Church to host Westminster Respite Facility pre-opening open house and more.

Find out how Bethany Presbyterian Church is turning their Church's 2022 fire into answering Jesus' call to help the less fortunate by rebuilding their church and adding affordable housing for low-income families and refugees to their lot.