From ABC13
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — A new billboard is causing some controversy in some religious communities in Toledo. The billboard states “Being gay is a gift from God.” The digital billboard is on Monroe Street near Central and was paid for by Central United Methodist Church.

From Methodist Thinker
For the eighth time, the United Methodist Judicial Council is being asked to revisit a 2005 ruling that declared that the pastor-in-charge of a UM congregation is invested with the authority to determine if a parishioner is spiritually prepared to take the vows of church membership.

Let the restructuring begin: Women’s Division votes to “structurally separate” from GBGM In a historic vote, the Women’s Division Board of Directors voted unanimously to “structurally separate” from the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) and become an independent agency within the United Methodist Church. The action took place at its spring semi-annual meeting April [...]

From Methodist Thinker
Each of the four gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — offers an account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These accounts contain several divergences in detail. Was there one angel who appeared at the tomb (Matt. 28, Mark 16), or two (Luke 24, John 20)? Did Mary Magdalene go to the tomb alone (John 20), or with others (Mark 16, Luke 24)?

By Barbara Dunlap-Berg
Too often, Christians celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and skip to the joy of Christ’s resurrection on Easter.

By Alice T. Carter
The story is almost 2,000 years old. Yet, each year, it becomes new again as churches and other groups stage Lenten dramas depicting Jesus’ final days on earth and his resurrection.

By Barbara Dunlap-Berg
Christians journeying through Holy Week may be surprised to learn how some Easter traditions have evolved over the centuries.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2011/04/movie-review-soul-surfer.html

http://missionalorientation.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/call-to-action-where-is-transformation/

http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=9338311&tr=y&auid=8120704