Building Bridges;
Healing Divides

Our Goal

To advance the diocesan strategic priority of creating a culture of listening, learning, and development; with an emphasis on each of these desired practices as a means of strengthening relationships, particularly among individuals and groups who differ from one another in meaningful ways.
In the fall of 2023 the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane was awarded a $1.24 million grant as part of the Thriving Congregations initiative of The Lilly Endowment Inc.
This initiative is designed to encourage the flourishing of congregations by helping them deepen their relationships with God, enhance their connections with each other, and contribute to the vitality of their communities and the world.

Our Focus

Listening

For the purpose of action.

Developing

New practices of ministry and relationship that heal rather than ignore or exacerbate the wounds caused by the social, cultural and political divisions of our current time and context.

Learning

About the congregation itself, our Episcopal/Anglican theology and tradition, and the cares and concerns of the people in our communities

Training Opportunities

Training – Foundations of Organizing Training November 20-21, 2026

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Foundations of Organizing Training November 20-21, 2026 Community members from across Spokane are invited to a Foundations of Community Organizing 2-Day Training, led by IAF Pacific Trainers. This event is designed to provide folks with the necessary skills and...
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Training – Braver Angels Families & Politics Event

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With November and December just around the corner, many of us will soon be spending more time around the table with family and friends—including people who may see politics very differently than we do. Braver Angels is offering a free Families & Politics workshop...
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2026

May 15-16
In-person gathering
July 15
Zoom (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Aug 28-29
In-person gathering
Nov 4
Zoom (5:30pm-7:30pm)

 2027

Jan 13
Zoom (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Mar 12-13
In-person gathering
May 14-15
In-person gathering
July 14
Zoom (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Aug 27-28
In-person gathering
Nov 3
Zoom (5:30pm-7:30pm)

 2028

May 12-13
In-person gathering
Aug 25-26
Coach Training (optional)
Fall
Final Team Zoom – Evaluation (tbd)

WELCOME COHORT 2

We would like to welcome and congratulate Grace Church, Ellensburg, St. Matthew’s, Prosser, and St. David’s, Spokane congregational teams to the second learning cohort of the Building Bridges; Healing Divides grant program.
Cohort 2 began with their first person gathering in May. be on the lookout for stories about their time in this program and how the Holy Spirit will be moving in their churches and communities.
Individual cohort teams have committed to attending all cohort learning gatherings (all congregational teams) that are held in-person and by zoom throughout the 2 year program.
Additionally, individual cohort teams will commit to meeting between cohort learning gatherings, ensuring teams are learning and working on the program aims monthly. Individual team meetings will be facilitated by a coach from the previous cohort to aid the team in their work.

Mallory Davis

Grant Program Director

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The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane

245 E 13th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
509.624.3191

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