The Fig Tree

stories of people putting their faith
into action in the Northwest

RECENT FEATURE STORIES
June 2008 Thousands of children, youth, families and adults stretch their skills and faith at camps Partners strengthen ties with Anuak in Gambella, Ethiopia National United Methodist church staff member serves a church in Green Bluff Intern updates media literacy resources for Northwest Alliance for Respsonsible Media Martin Luther King, Jr., Family Outreach Center discerns if its bricks and mortar help it best serve its neighbors Farm workers in Pasco now live in 'green' affordable housing Iranian cyclists pedal path of peace and plant trees around the world. May 2008 Elementary teacher boosts life-long habits for learning, health and fitness Couple sow seeds to save soil on farm near St. John and as regional USDA consultant Spokane youth assist in hurricane recovery in Waveland, Miss. Medical mission in Romania leads Spokane nurse into domestic violence efforts Union Gospel Mission opens women's and children's center Whitworth starts master's in theology degree Children fill halls of aging church in Project SPEAR program. April 2008 Tamales become high school educations as Spokane students raise funds for El Salvadoran high school Overlapping generations lend continuity to life of 100-year-old Manito Presbyterian Church Parish nurse fills spiritual and physical needs at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John Faith and Environment Network builds 'green' voice Global travels foster relationships that build peace for weaver-writer in Valleyford Young adults hope creation care might permeate churches Gonzaga Prep class reflects on dynamics of evil-doers Stories bear fruit for The Fig Tree	March 2008 Singer Shirley Grossman stirs cultural bonds with Jewish songs and Kindermusik preschool Dream becomes concrete as Emmanuel Family Life Center construction is underway Food banks, such as the Salvation Army, absorb client of closing St. Vincent de Paul in Spokane Social enterprise of Transitions for Women helps women at the Women's Hearth Church seeks to provide tipping point to improving life in West Central Spokane Youth for Christ Center opens doors to youth in West Central Spokane Whitworth grad encounters hope, violence in her work with Westminster House and visiting in Guatemala and El Salvador Inner City Outings introduce children to wilderness experiences Rural teacher Donivan Johnson composes church music and gives lectures on musicians Center for Justice negotiates settlements that change society, says its director Breean Beggs Traffic light stops worshipers to donate to CROP Walk hunger relief efforts at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church Spiritual quest becomes a pilgrimage for Matthew Gallitin, now a cantor and helping start an Orthodox church in Bonners Ferry Pedals 2 People recycles bicycles, providing some to Volunteers of America's Crosswalk program for teens on the streets February 2008 Fair trade makes world neighbors—Ganesh Himal warehouse is in countryside near Spokane Faith community is visible in 2008 Martin Luther King Jr March Adoptee claims two cultures after discovering and exploring his Native American heritage New director of Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur d'Alene teaches that human rights are 'inalienable' 90-year-old man has volunteered to do most Habitat tasks Computer training opens doors to travel, culture for retired EWU professor Morag Stewart Religious groups historically influence public life: report on 2008 faith issues January 2008 Pain of discrimination stirs empathy for Shahrokh Nikfar, who hosts 'The Persian Hour' on KYRS VOA provides permanent supportive housing Bishop Skylstad reflects on term as president of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Chabad Center supplements Jewish life Morningstar Baptist Church seeks healing, hope Kenyan family involves St. John Vianney Church in AIDS project Gonzaga professor, John Sheveland, introduces interfaith dialogue Silver Valley Episcopal priest, Jane Nelson-Low, introduces congregation to opportunity to feed 30 Ugandan orphans 2007 Article List 2006 Article List 2005 Article List 2004 Article List

The Fig Tree
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