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Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron shares why @favsnews.bsky.social — and our shared values across faiths — matter so much right now.
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Why FāVS News’ Values Still Matter to Me
A Buddhist nun reflects on shared values, faith, and why supporting FāVS News helps sustain hope, connection and compassion across differences.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Community Presbyterian Church has brought in the Rev. Betsey Moe to be their new interim pastor, and she’s bringing goals of community outreach, maximizing resources and gender equality with her to Post Falls, Idaho.

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Rev. Betsey Moe Joins CPC as Interim Pastor in Post Falls
New pastor Rev. Betsey Moe brings a focus on gender equality, outreach and shared resources as she begins serving Community Presbyterian Church.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Lucas Grayson reflects on Trans Day of Remembrance and the Spokane event mourning 58 trans lives lost this year in the U.S.

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Spokane Marks Trans Day of Remembrance Amid Rising Losses
Over 200 gathered in Spokane to honor trans lives lost this year, calling for visibility, healing and hope at Trans Day of Remembrance.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Refugee mothers find support, celebration at World Relief Spokane baby showers

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World Relief Spokane’s Baby Showers Support Refugee Moms
Refugee women in Spokane find community, joy, and support through World Relief Spokane’s baby showers, offering resources and connection for new moms.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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FāVS Board of Trustees President Rebecca Tallent explains why we are fundraising for a part-time reporter and how your support helps us promote diverse viewpoints.

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Support FāVS News: Help Fund Our Year-End Campaign
FāVS News launches a $15,000 year-end fundraiser to expand reporting and sustain quality religion and values journalism in the Pacific Northwest.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Moscow church installs new pastor after years-long search, transformation

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United Church of Moscow Welcomes New Pastor
United Church of Moscow installs pastor Rev. Hannah Brown, bringing fresh leadership, preaching gifts, and a vision for renewal.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Spokane’s vibrant organ scene thrives amid national decline in church music

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Spokane Organ Community Keeps Tradition Alive
As churches lose organ music nationwide, Spokane’s organists keep the tradition thriving with concerts, lessons, and a rare 1914 Wurlitzer theatre organ.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth of the UMC is encouraging people to “go the M.I.L.E.” through a new podcast sharing stories of callings and service. 🎙️

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Bishop Bridgeforth’s “Going the M.I.L.E.” Podcast Inspires
United Methodist Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth’s “Going the M.I.L.E.” podcast shares real stories of callings, ministry, and faith across the Northwest.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Church of Jesus Christ announces location for Coeur d’Alene temple

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Church of Jesus Christ announces location for Coeur d'Alene temple - FāVS News
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the location for its planned Coeur d'Alene temple, releasing a rendering of the exterior.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Local ‘Music Man’ returns to his roots and first love in new journey

“What I really want to do is have an opportunity to spread the gospel through music and give people an opportunity to feel it,” Gootherts said.

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Idaho Pianist Chris Gootherts Finds Faith Through Music
After 50 years on stage, Idaho musician Chris Gootherts relaunches his music career, blending jazz, faith and community in a spirit-filled revival.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal to keynote Faith Action Network’s annual fundraiser Nov. 16

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Faith Action Network Dinner Unites Washington with keynote
A keynote at Faith Action Network’s Nov. 16 dinner in Seattle, Spokane and online honors the late Rev. Carol Jensen with a theme of “Unbreakable Spirit.”
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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YWCA Spokane has launched its 10th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign, a community program supporting 90 families experiencing domestic violence, homelessness and financial hardship.

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Spokane Faith and Community Roundup: Hope, Music & Giving
From hostage survivors sharing hope to holiday giving, organ concerts and local aid efforts — this week’s Spokane faith and community highlights.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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There are a few places spread across two states and British Columbia with open-air worship spots, meditative gardens and even a monastic coffeeshop.

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5 Spiritual Getaways Across the Pacific Northwest
From a spiritual Buddhist center to a monastic bakery, discover five peaceful places in the Pacific Northwest go go visit.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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The Presbytery of the Inland Northwest has recently finished the first cohort of the Ezra 3 Project, a project aimed to empower churches, particularly those facing declining membership.

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Ezra 3 Project Helps Spokane Churches Serve Communities
Through the Ezra 3 Church Project, local Presbyterian churches are reimagining their spaces to meet community needs and revive congregational life.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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COLUMN: I bought my first clergy collar to accompany immigrants to ICE hearings

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Oregon Pastor Joins ICE Protest, Cites ‘Subversive Jesus’
At an Oregon protest, a pastor reflects on ICE intimidation, faith in action, and how Jesus’ subversive love inspires the Interfaith Immigrant Justice movement.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Salish School of Spokane hires development director to advance language revitalization

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Salish School of Spokane Hires Joy Peltier
The Salish School of Spokane welcomes Joy Peltier as development director to grow support, strengthen funding, and advance Salish language revitalization.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Spokane LDS leader reflects on church transition after Russell M. Nelson’s Death

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LDS Leadership Transition Marked by Peace, Stability
After President Russell M. Nelson’s death, Dallin H. Oaks assumed LDS leadership in a smooth, expected transition, Spokane’s Robert Sanders says.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Catholic youth rally in Northern Idaho delivers message of freedom and hope

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Catholic Youth Rally Inspires Hope in Coeur d’Alene
Over 70 Catholic middle schoolers gathered in Coeur d’Alene for a faith-filled youth rally to “Rise Up in Hope” through worship, prayer, games and fellowship.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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“Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked?”
In this column, Patrick McCormick reminds us that both Scripture & the Constitution demand protection of the innocent — and that Trump’s mass deportation plans violate both.
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Trump, Faith, and Justice: The Truth About Mass Deportation
Biblical and constitutional principles call us to protect the innocent and resist false witness in the face of Trump’s mass deportation plans.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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The book examines how Christian romance novels, multi-level marketing and influencer culture have shaped American Christianity.

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Du Mez Talks New Book ‘Live Laugh Love’ at Whitworth
Author Kristin Kobes Du Mez previewed her new book Live Laugh Love at Whitworth University, exploring how women’s culture shaped American Christianity.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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“I think I fit in everywhere,” says 79-year-old Christine Lette — a transgender woman who finds strength and belonging through faith, even when others told her she couldn’t.
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Transgender Catholic Finds Faith and Belonging in Church
Christine Lette, a 79-year-old transgender Catholic, embraces faith and identity across religions, finding courage and acceptance in her journey.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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A Liberty Lake author who has traveled the world argues that meaningful journeys require more than quick stops at tourist sites — they demand extended stays, open minds and a willingness to be transformed.

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From Tourist to Pilgrim: A Journey Toward Meaningful Travel
Liberty Lake author urges travelers to slow down, go deeper, and embrace transformation in her new book, 52 Global Reflections: A Pilgrim’s Memoir.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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A program to help migrants and seasonal farmworkers get a GED has been cut by the federal government.

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WSU GED Program for Migrant Workers Cut After Funding Loss
WSU’s High School Equivalency Program for migrant farmworkers has lost federal funding and will shut down.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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American Jews and Muslims celebrate ceasefire deal, but cautiously

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Faith Leaders Respond to Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Jewish, Muslim, and Christian groups express cautious hope after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ends two years of war between Israel and Hamas.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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From pandemic idea to reality — Casa MiA will offer survivors of domestic violence a safe space to heal and thrive. An inspiring project from Mujeres in Action in Spokane. bit.ly/3ILHTNU

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Casa MiA: Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors in Spokane
MiA is building Casa MiA, a permanent housing community for domestic violence survivors in Spokane, set to open in 2027. A safe place to heal and thrive.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM