Michael Gryboski

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  Jun 18, 2023

  Christian origins, record spending: 5 interesting facts about Father’s Day

  Every year on the third Sunday of June, tens of millions of people across the United States celebrate the fathers in their lives. Here are five interesting facts about Father’s Day. They include its Christian origins, an effort in the early 20th century to merge it with Mother’s Day and why this year just might break the record on spending for the holiday.

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  Jun 18, 2023

  5 theologically conservative denominations that allow women to serve as pastors

  Here are five examples of theologically conservative Christian denominations that allow women to become pastors.

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  Jun 18, 2023

  This week in Christian history: SBC apologizes for slavery, Matthew Henry dies, Exodus International closes

  Memorable events that occurred in Christian history this week include the closure of Exodus International, the Southern Baptist Convention apologizing for slavery and the death of Matthew Henry.

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  Jun 17, 2023

  SBC leader denounces ‘divisive groups’ in convention sermon, draws backlash and praise

  A Baptist state convention leader has drawn backlash and praise for a sermon he gave at the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, in which he denounced the presence of "divisive groups" within the denomination.

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  Jun 16, 2023

  Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter found guilty on all 63 federal counts

  A jury has found the man charged with killing 11 people at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania synagogue in 2018 guilty of all 63 federal charges leveled against him.

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  Jun 15, 2023

  'Difficult work': Nearly 300 churches in Pennsylvania leave UMC over homosexuality debate

  Almost 300 congregations in Pennsylvania have left the United Methodist Church due to its internal debate over homosexuality, joining thousands of others across the United States.

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  Jun 15, 2023

  ‘Perverts’: Woman charged with vandalizing Florida church with graffiti

  A woman who spray-painted hateful messages on the walls of a Florida church and damaged one of the altars has been arrested and charged with vandalism.

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  Jun 14, 2023

  Alabama megachurch votes to remain with UMC amid schism on homosexuality

  As thousands of congregations have voted to leave The United Methodist Church since last year, one megachurch in Alabama has decided to stay with the denomination.

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  Jun 14, 2023

  SBC upholds ousting of Saddleback Church over woman teaching pastor

  The Southern Baptist Convention has upheld the removal of Saddleback Church from the denomination due to the California megachurch having a woman serving in the office of teaching pastor.

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  Jun 13, 2023

  Bart Barber reelected president of the Southern Baptist Convention

  Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber has won reelection, defeating challenger Pastor Mike Stone of the Conservative Baptist Network.