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Inland Northwest Churches Help Members Navigate Political Stress

Eklof chose the sermon because although the original was first preached over a century ago, he believes the content is still relevant to today’s current political climate.
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POLL: Should the U.S. Military enlistment age be raised?

A Spokane minister is arguing that the U.S. should raise the U.S. Military enlistment age to 25.
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Residents rally for immigration reform

Local activists gathered at Riverside Park on Saturday to send one message to lawmakers — pass immigration reform laws that will keep families together.

David Brookbank, a social worker and human rights advocate, said many of those who have been deemed “illegals” by the U.S. government, should have been brought into the country as refugees...

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VIDEO: Rally for Immigration Reform

<p> Dozens of people gathered at Riverside Park on Saturday to rally for comprehensive reform, hoping that Republicans will be moved to fight to keep families together.</p>
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BRIEF: Group to rally for immigration reform on Saturday

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon a group of Spokane residents will rally at Riverfront Park to rally for immigration reform.

According to the group's Facebook page, the purpose of the gathering is to "to stand in solidarity with the families and individuals who are separated from their families due to detentions and/or deportations."

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Church invites community to form circle of prayer around Sikh temple

The Unitarian Unversalist Church of Spokane invites the community to join them in Arms of Compassion on Saturday, where they will join hands and form a circle of prayer and support around the Sikh Temple of Spokane.

"It's symbolic to  show we're holding them in our hearts and thoughts and prayers," said the Rev. Todd Eklof, noting the Sikh community needs support after the recent shooting in Wisconsin.

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