Michael Gryboski

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  Apr 3, 2023

  186 churches sue UMC North Georgia Conference for halting disaffiliation process

  More than 180 congregations in Georgia have filed a lawsuit after their regional body of the United Methodist Church refused to allow them to disaffiliate amid a denominational schism over homosexuality. 

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  Apr 2, 2023

  This week in Christian history: Zwingli marries, George Herbert born, Ignatius of Loyola elected

  Memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history include establishing the marriage of Ulrich Zwingli, the birth of a prominent clergy poet, and the election of St. Ignatius of Loyola to the leadership of the Jesuits.

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  Apr 2, 2023

  6 inspirational songs for Palm Sunday

  In many churches, the Sunday before Easter serves as a celebration of Jesus' triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem, in which the Bible records that crowds waved palm branches in his honor. Known as Palm Sunday, the day begins what is called Holy Week, a time on the liturgical calendar that includes Holy Thursday, which recalls the Last Supper, Good Friday, which recalls the Crucifixion, Holy Saturday, and finally Easter.

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  Apr 1, 2023

  Asbury revival taking next steps with ‘Outpouring Teams,’ small group discipleship

  Following the conclusion of their worship service that lasted 16 days, students and faculty at Asbury University have been sharing their spiritual revival experiences with others beyond their Kentucky campus.

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  Mar 31, 2023

  Attacks on Christian schools ‘inevitable' amid rising violence permeating society: Christian education expert warns

  The head of an organization dedicated to supporting Christian private schools in the United States and abroad believes that violence against Christian private academic institutions in the U.S. is on the rise and “inevitable.”

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  Mar 31, 2023

  Liberty University appoints new president, chancellor over 2 years after Falwell Jr.'s resignation

  Liberty University has unanimously appointed a new president and chancellor more than two years after the resignation of former President Jerry Falwell Jr. amid a personal scandal.

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  Mar 31, 2023

  ‘A spirit of devoted worship’: 1,300 youth gather for discipleship event at Georgia church

  Approximately 1,300 youth from 17 congregations gathered at a Georgia megachurch last weekend for a multiday worship and praise event, with many making commitments to Jesus Christ.

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  Mar 30, 2023

  Virginia passes law requiring gov’t to treat churches, secular businesses equally during emergencies

  Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill into law that prohibits the state government from unfairly imposing restrictions on houses of worship that are more severe than secular entities during public emergencies. 

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  Mar 30, 2023

  Kentucky becomes latest state to ban puberty blockers, sex-change surgeries for kids

  Kentucky has become the latest state to ban puberty-blocking drugs and body-mutilating sex-change surgeries for youth younger than 18 after lawmakers overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

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  Mar 30, 2023

  Historic North Carolina church trying to leave UMC shuttered by regional conference

  A small congregation in North Carolina that was planning to hold a vote to possibly disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church was instead closed down by a regional body of the denomination, citing declining attendance.