Michael Gryboski

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  Nov 15, 2023

  Court rules against 42 churches trying to leave UMC

  A court has rejected a lawsuit by 42 congregations in Alabama and Florida who were trying to leave the United Methodist Church but believed that the disaffiliation process was unfair.

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  Nov 14, 2023

  Alabama megachurch with nearly 5,000 members leaves UMC

  An Alabama megachurch that has nearly 5,000 members has left the United Methodist Church due to the mainline Protestant denomination’s ongoing debate over homosexuality.

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  Nov 14, 2023

  Trump, Biden in virtual tie among young voters: poll

  Democrat President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald Trump are in a virtual tie for the support of younger voters heading into the 2024 election, according to a recently released poll.

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  Nov 13, 2023

  Bishop removed by Pope Francis: 'I know the Lord is with me'

  A theologically conservative Catholic bishop in Texas who was a strong critic of Pope Francis' actions says despite being ousted by the pontiff from his position, he remains confident that “the Lord is with me.”

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  Nov 13, 2023

  Supreme Court rejects nurses' lawsuit against NJ COVID-19 vaccine mandate 

  The United States Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from four nurses suing New Jersey over the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, allowing a lower court ruling in favor of the measure to stand.

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  Nov 13, 2023

  Tim Scott suspended presidential campaign, cites Romans 8:28

  Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has suspended his campaign just days after the third Republican presidential primary debate, making him the latest candidate to drop out of the race following former Vice President Mike Pence.

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  Nov 12, 2023

  This week in Christian history: US Christian Commission formed; Richard Baxter born

  Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the birth of Richard Baxter, an influential Lutheran theologian getting his theology doctorate, and the formation of the United States Christian Commission.

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  Nov 11, 2023

  ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton to take multi-month leave of absence

  The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has announced that Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will take a four to six-month leave of absence effective Nov. 17, as approved by the ELCA Church Council Executive Committee.  

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  Nov 10, 2023

  Virginia church accountant sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzling over $176K         

  A former church accountant has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling more than $176,000 from a congregation in Virginia and has been ordered to pay restitution.

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  Nov 10, 2023

  Canadian Powerlifting Union suspends woman for opposing men competing against women

  The Canadian Powerlifting Union has suspended a professional female bodybuilder for two years because she criticized the union's decision to allow men to compete against women in the sport.