December 2006

• Books build bonds between fathers in prison and their children
• Books open minds, says Volunteers of America-Spokane director Marilee Roloff
• Worship is watering hole for ministries, says the Rev. Rob Gohl of Cashmere
• National NAACP leader Michael Wotorson perseveres despite taunts
• Father Steven Dublinski of Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral likens parish to an aspen grove
• Prayer shawls comfort, say knitters and crocheters in Chewelah
• Global encounters transform: Marion Best tells of experiences in leadership with the World Council of Churches and at the 2006 assembly
• Jason Clark of Second Harvest finds that volunteers stretch food banks
• Epidemic stirs memories of Nukak for Colleen Kessler, van driver for Rockwood Retirement residents
• The Rev. George Abrams reports on World Methodists' actions on peace, ecumenism
• Mamdouh Al-Aareg shares how Qur'an emphasizes gratitude
• Sister Nancy Sylvester discusses how contemplation, dialogue engage impasse

November 2006

• Education opens doors for Bahamian couple
• Marion Best emerged slowly to leadership
• Panel discusses climate change
• Diocese of Yakima mirrors diversity of area
• Sisters of Providence celebrate 150 years
• Sister Myrta Iturriaga engages in prison ministry
• Program connects churches
• Chewelah church addresses domestic violence
• Groups remember victims
• Interfaith Council reorganizes
• Christ Kitchen relocates to N. Monroe

October 2006

• Ecumenical style shifts, says John Boonstra
• Rural realities help connect two churches
• Pastor believes 'God wove a masterpiece'
• Farmers describe roots of Fairfield farmers, families, community
• Finances are impetus for ecumenism
• Global church leader's family story led to her ecumenical involvement
• Science student helps feed people using crop science skills
• Mentors help youth with disabiliies
• 'Angels' generosity aids Our Place as it serves people in need
• Interfaith Hospitality Network needs more churches to assist

September 2006

• Women walk together to end family violence in U.S. and Nicaragua
• People affect world one-to-one through Spokane Area Jewish Family Services
• Passion for caring is contagious for Bob Runkle at St. Luke's Episcopal in Coeur d'Alene
• The Cove food bank provides a safe harbor in Methow Valley
• Program feeds Hispanics' hunger for knowledge through tutors at Gonzaga
• CROP Walk Committee seeks 'shadows' to learn how to plan walks
• Grandmother 'adopts' Ugandan children
• Church World Service marks 60 years

Summer 2006

• Awareness stirs action on human trafficking, says Karen Boone
• Volunteering diverts Rob McCann to new career path with Catholic Charities
• World Council speakers discuss HIV and AIDS
• Running is more than a sport for Coeur d'Alene woman
• Area summer camps tie faith to recreational and educational activities
• Conservation groups lead summer hikes
• African cultural association forms in Spokane
• Habitat partners with CWS and Thrivent to build houses in Gulf Coast
• Gardeners plant a row for hungry people