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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.

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The church will host a special service in response to the shooting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. during their regular Dinner Table event.  

With Ash Wednesday falling on Valentine’s Day this year, West Central Abbey found a way to couple their usual Lenten season kick-off with something unique to the holiday. “Our plan is to make Valentines from God for each other,” the Rev. Katy Shedlock said in an email.

Several Spokane-area congregations sponsor community gardens — places where members and non-members alike can find a connection to each other and the earth.

For their Ash Wednesday service Wednesday night, the West Central Abbey began their reflection of the 40 days of Lent by discussing death.