Wednesday Morning Briefing (May 7, 2025)

Today’s Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6dpDDOJHggt3TLux89sNbprjkbmf-yA9QG_aotA1IXan93g/viewform?usp=header

Furries in the Church - https://x.com/Protestia/status/1919520424330707392
Reaching Men in Church - https://x.com/SteveDeaceShow/status/1919559134669582451

“Ruling: Same-sex weddings solely up to pastors” by Heather Hahn of UMNews - https://www.umnews.org/en/news/ruling-same-sex-weddings-solely-up-to-pastors

UMC Bishops Declare New Mission Statement - https://www.umnews.org/en/news/bishops-unveil-vision-for-united-methodist-church - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/a-new-vision-for-the-united-methodist-church

“Presbyterian Church (USA) Closes Missions Agency” by Kim Roberts of MinistryWatch - https://ministrywatch.com/presbyterian-church-usa-closes-missions-agency/

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