Thursday Morning Briefing (Jan. 16, 2025)

Today I aim to talk about:
1. “At Belin centennial, members debate split with United Methodists” by Chris Sokoloski - coastalobserve...
2. Trans pastor likens Transfiguration to transsexuality - x.com/Protesti...
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A touch of irony that we are talking about the increase in homelessness in our nation and on its heels, the eviction of thousands of folks from their church homes.