Michael Gryboski

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  May 27, 2020

  United Methodist Church sets new date for conference expected to debate homosexuality stance

  The United Methodist Church has finalized a new date for its next general conference, which was originally scheduled for May but had to be postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

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  May 26, 2020

  Largest Pentecostal denomination launching new Bible engagement app

  The largest Pentecostal denomination in the world and the tech company Faithlife have announced that they will launch a new Bible education app to encourage more engagement with, not just reading of, Scripture.

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  May 26, 2020

  Texas Supreme Court rules against Episcopal Church: $100M in properties belong to breakaway diocese

  Texas’ highest court ruled that approximately $100 million in church properties of a diocese whose leadership left The Episcopal Church over theological differences belongs to the breakaway group.

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  May 24, 2020

  This week in Christian history: England tolerates Protestants, Edict of Worms, Archbishop of Canterbury

  Here are just a few things that happened this week, May 24-30, in Church history. They include England passing measures to tolerate Protestant groups, an edict condemning Martin Luther, and Archbishop of Canterbury recognizing King Henry VIII's second marriage as valid. 

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  May 23, 2020

  Businessman vows to pay $500 fines for 3 Ill. churches holding in-person worship services

  A businessman and former mayoral candidate has stated that he will pay the fines three churches in Illinois will face for holding in-person worship despite state stay-at-home order.

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  May 22, 2020

  NY Gov. Cuomo allows drive-in church services, in-person worship of 10 people or less

  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this week that churches can begin hosting drive-in worship services as long as they follow “strict social distancing guidelines.” Additionally, houses of worship can hold in-person services as long as they're limited to 10 people or fewer. 

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  May 22, 2020

  Mo. congregation sues county for imposing limits on churches, but not secular venues

  A congregation in Missouri has filed a lawsuit against county officials over restrictions on in-person worship services that they believe violates their First Amendment rights.

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  May 21, 2020

  Ark Encounter, Creation Museum to reopen June 8

  The Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, two entities known for advancing a Young Earth creationist perspective on life’s origins, will be reopening on June 8 after having closed down in March.

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  May 21, 2020

  Catholic, Lutheran churches to defy Minn. gathering ban by resuming services

  The Minnesota Catholic Conference and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod of Minnesota have publicly declared that they will resume in-person worship services on May 26 despite state restrictions on religious gatherings.

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  May 20, 2020

  DOJ warns Calif. Gov. Newsom not to discriminate against churches in reopening plans

  The U.S. Department of Justice has told California to do more to consider the rights of houses of worship regarding orders aimed at limiting gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.