Michael Gryboski

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  Jun 6, 2021

  This week in Christian history: ‘Rock of Ages’ writer ordained, bombed church reopens

  Here are three events that happened this week in Christian history. They include the ordination of the man who wrote the hymn Rock of Ages, the reopening of a black church bombed during the 1960s, and the founding of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

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  Jun 3, 2021

  Supreme Court denies Colorado churches' request for relief from COVID-19 worship restrictions

  The United States Supreme Court has rejected a request for emergency relief from two churches that are challenging Colorado's restrictions on worship in response to COVID-19.

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  Jun 3, 2021

  Wisconsin gov. signs order banning state funding of conversion therapy for minors          

  Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order preventing state and federal funds from going to any programs that involve sexual orientation change efforts therapy for minors, or what's often derisively known as "conversion therapy" for unwanted same-sex attraction.

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  Jun 2, 2021

  Hundreds gather at Tulsa church’s prayer wall for 100th anniversary of race massacre

  Hundreds attended an interfaith service at a historic church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to mark the 100th anniversary of one of the worst race riots in United States history.  

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  Jun 2, 2021

  Florida Gov. DeSantis says 'to Hell' with NCAA events after signing transgender sports bill

  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill barring biological males who identify as females from participating in female sporting events sponsored by public institutions and vowed not to back down to pressure from the NCAA amid threats to pull tournaments from states that enact such legislation. 

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  Jun 1, 2021

  Georgia church raises over $10K, 8,100 pounds of food for ministry launched in response to lockdowns

  A congregation in Georgia has donated more than 8,100 pounds of food and over $10,000 to a food distribution ministry that was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  May 31, 2021

  ‘Turning to Almighty God’: 5 profound Memorial Day proclamations

  Memorial Day is an annual federal observance that honors those in the U.S. military who have passed away and a day for Americans to spend time praying for "permanent peace."

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  May 30, 2021

  This week in Christian history: Wesleyan Church founded, English king converts

  Here are three events that happened this week in Christian history. They include the founding of the Wesleyan Church, the birth of a prominent early Pentecostal movement leader, and the conversion of a Medieval English king.

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  May 28, 2021

  Ontario congregation charged for holding outdoor services after church locked by court order

  A Canadian congregation has been charged with violating lockdown rules when it held multiple outdoor worship services with more than 10 people in attendance after its church building was shut down by the government. 

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  May 28, 2021

  Zondervan won't publish ‘God Bless the USA Bible,' says marketing was 'premature' after backlash

  Zondervan and HarperCollins will not publish or manufacture a version of the Bible that would feature various patriotic American documents for the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, contrary to concerns expressed online.