The Fig Tree News October #2

noreply@blogger.com (The Fig Tree News Feed) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:26:00 +0000

Collaboration for churches’ merger spills into its outreach

Collaboration and cooperation of Lutheran churches in the Spokane area led to the merger last March of Emmanuel Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran churches as All Saints Lutheran Church.The new church is committed to continuing a spirit of collaboration by partnering with Salem Lutheran for services and events. read more

Activism of peace group’s director began in school years in Deer Park

Liz Moore’s concern about peace, justice and the environment stirred during her school years, led her during high school in the 1990s to look up “peace” in the phone book and find the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane (PJALS). read more

Parent educator applies four-brain theory to families, churches, dialogue

Parent and life-skills educator Susie Weller believes awareness that people’s brains are biologically “wired differently” can help resolve conflicts in families, congregations and even politics. read more

The Fig Tree News October #1

noreply@blogger.com (The Fig Tree News Feed) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:50:00 +0000

‘Open Door’ name depicts its ministry over the years

One Deer Park church gained its name, “Open Door,” from its early years of leaving its door facing the railroad tracks unlocked, so people out of luck coming through town on a train could come inside for shelter. read more

Programs collaborate to feed Cheney children

In September, Cheney Middle School joined two Spokane neighborhoods in opening a Kids Cafe that provides healthful food to children in after-school programs. Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest and Communities in Schools of Spokane County launched this program. read more

Goal Project meets need for clothes when women leave prison

To empower women released from Pine Lodge Corrections Center in Medical Lake and give them hope as they start a new life, Tracey Waring of Spokane provides them with free clothes. read more