FāVS News

09/03/2026

LifeWise, a growing Christian program in public schools, is sparking debate over student time, recruitment, religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Read the full article at favs.news.

09/02/2026

Faith does not mean tragedy will not come. It does not prevent wildfire, preserve every home or eliminate grief, writes Jennifer Hicks for FāVS News.

"Rather, faith asks what we will do when those things come: where we will turn, whom we will serve and whether we can continue to hope when the landscape around us looks very different from the one we knew before."

Latter-day Saints found faith and hope amid Spokane wildfires through apostolic ministry, service and the groundbreaking of a new Coeur d’Alene temple.

09/02/2026

The United in Crisis organization has established a Spokane chapter of regional churches to offer a wide variety of resources in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that decimated north Spokane in August.

“It is our hope churches will join, and together, with our pooled resources and volunteers, we can do more to help people begin the healing process,” said Mosaic Church pastor, John Repsold, one of the partner churches in the new UIC-Greater Spokane chapter.

United in Crisis has launched a Spokane chapter to help wildfire survivors with emotional, spiritual and financial support during recovery.

09/02/2026

We asked FāVS readers what our journalism has meant to them:

✉️ 71% have shared a FāVS article with someone else
👤 39% went on to donate to a cause, event or business because of something they read
🗳️ 33% voted in a local election after reading our coverage

That's the kind of impact that comes from covering something no one else does — local religion news, in depth, across Washington and Idaho. But it only continues with support from readers like you. ⬇️

We're still working toward our fall goal of $5,000 in general operating support. If you haven't given yet, would you consider doing so today?

Support us here: https://favs-news.fundjournalism.org/supportfavs/?mc_cid=2f93d87977&mc_eid=663ebcd5d3

09/01/2026

Ask a Pagan: What is the history of Paganism?

Find out below:

09/01/2026

"To Sean Feucht, worship is warfare, and his performances are the equivalent of a battleship pulling up to shell an enemy position," Dominick Bonny writes.

Today's analysis explores how Feucht blends revival, grievance and Christian nationalism in Yakima, further into a political movement aimed at reshaping American power.

This analysis shows how Sean Feucht blends revival, grievance and Christian nationalism in Yakima, Washington, further into a political movement aimed at reshaping American power.

09/01/2026

How we view the world, even other people, all comes down to words, writes Julie A. Ferraro.

How the words we choose shape perception, and how heroes and inspirations can teach us to recognize courage, kindness, compassion and wisdom.

09/01/2026

Why does rejection hurt so much?

FāVS News executive editor Tracy Simmons opens up about feelings of rejection in light of a recent grant proposal being dismissed.

"I’m starting to understand that wanting proof and needing it are two different things. One is ambition. The other is an old wound, still asking to be healed."

Read more here:

Editor Tracy Simmons reflects on rejection, old wounds and the search for approval, finding a Buddhist lesson in the moon's ability to remain whole.

08/31/2026

Looking for some faith and community events this week?

🟦 Community Concert: Aryeh Leib Hurvitz (Spokane, Washington | Jewish)
Hamilton Studio hosts a community concert of uplifting Jewish music by Aryeh Leib Hurvitz on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested.

🟦 Candlelight Vigil for ICE Custody Deaths (Bothell, Washington | Community)
Community members and faith leaders gather for a candlelight vigil Friday, Sept. 4, from 8-9:30 p.m. at the Bothell Amphitheater. The interfaith event, remembering those who died in ICE custody or during ICE operations in 2025 and 2026, is open to all traditions.

🟦 Paul Bunyan Days Worship in the Park (St. Maries, Idaho | Christian)
A coalition of nine area churches hosts Worship in the Park, a community-wide service tied to Paul Bunyan Days, Sunday, Sept. 6, at St. Maries City Park Amphitheater.

Find more events in the comments: