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Religion Desk

Religion Desk

Written by: Tracy Simmons and Jason Jones
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How do faith and values shape life in the Pacific Northwest? Join FāVS News producer Jason Jones for in-depth conversations with locals navigating questions of belief, ethics and community. From the Inland Northwest to across Washington state, Religion Desk explores the stories behind the headlines — one interview at a time.

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  • An Old Classroom, a New Purpose: How North Hill Christian Church is Housing LGBTQ+ Neighbors

    An Old Classroom, a New Purpose: How North Hill Christian Church is Housing LGBTQ+ Neighbors
    Feb 10 2026

    As churches change, how they use their buildings change, too, and many times churches are left with more physical space than they need. North Hill Christian Church in Spokane, Washington has a space in their church building that, decades ago, was a children’s Sunday School room and since then has been used for storage. They’re partnering with Jewels Helping Hands, a non-profit that serves the unhoused population in Spokane, to make the unused space in the church into a shelter space to house LGBTQ+ individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Rev. Chris Snow, North Hill’s pastor, and Bill Jennison, a leader in the church, joined the podcast along with Samantha Merryman and Kylie Mahakam from Jewels Helping Hands, to explain the process of the church space becoming a shelter site.
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    10 mins
  • Spokane Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Rally and March

    Spokane Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Rally and March
    Jan 20 2026

    The community of Spokane, Washington gathered at the Spokane Convention Center for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Rally and March on January 19, 2026. Here are some of the sounds of the day.
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    5 mins
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