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• Connects people
of faith
on common concerns
• Shares stories
of people living their
faith and values
• Builds understanding among diverse congregations
• Stirs compassion
for vulnerable, violated people
• Explores issues
of faith, ethics
and justice
• Offers reflection behind ideas
and actions
• Opens dialogue
to foster respect
• Networks people
and groups
to poolresources
• Inspires people
to act together locally and globally
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The Fig Tree covers stories of people in the faith and nonprofit communities of the Inland Northwest to break through divisions among people of faith by building understanding, promoting unity and action for the common good through:
The Fig Tree newspaper - published on first Wednesdays of September through June with 8,000 copies circulating to 22,000 readers
The Website at thefigtree.org - updated each month, adding color, more photos and stories.
The Directory of Congregations and Community Resources - with 10,000 copies printed in the spring to connect the faith and nonprofit communities.
Faith in Action Dialogue - offering understanding of local to global ecumenical and interfaith issues that have impact on the life of congregations in this region.
The Deepening Our Roots Benefit Breakfast in March - raising funds to support our media, raising our visibility, sharing the impact of our work and celebrating our volunteers. |
