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We Have Modernized Urantia Association International

From , By Bradly Tharp, USA on

As the Chief Financial Officer of Urantia Association International and Chair of the Association’s Finance Committee, it has been my privilege to witness the growth and transformation of the International Association. This modernization has been due to the quality leadership and exemplary service of many talented volunteers, committing their professional skill, personal idealism, and loving … read more of We Have Modernized Urantia Association International.

Bogotá International Book Fair – 2018

From , By Esperanza Tovar and Andrés Ramírez, Colombia on

The Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) for 2018 was held in May over sixteen days. This was the 31st book fair to be organized by the Colombian Book Chamber and Corferias. This event is considered to be the most important cultural event in Colombia, and over 57,5000 people attended. Year after year FILBO is a … read more of Bogotá International Book Fair – 2018.

The Urantia Book and Us

From , By Gaétan G. Charland, Quebec on

When people find The Urantia Book, they experience new enthusiasm upon discovering something bigger and truer than anything they had ever known. Very often, a first reaction is to share this same enthusiasm with all those surrounding us. To our dismay, we readers quickly find people are not interested in our discovery or our experience. … read more of The Urantia Book and Us.

Canada Prison Program

From , By Chris Gravel, Canada on

I would like to let you know what has been happening with the Prisoner Inquiry Response Team (PIRT) in Canada over the last couple of years. Thanks to the support of Urantia Association International I have been placing books into penitentiaries throughout Canada. In January of this year I sent French Urantia Books (Le Livre … read more of Canada Prison Program.

Ministry in Belgium Prisons

From , By Agnès Lazare, Belgium on

It all started just a year ago. The school in which I teach English and stress management was approached by a prison in the region with the aim of expanding their training offer to male prisoners, who want to expand their knowledge and practices in the diversified fields and thus increase their chances of social … read more of Ministry in Belgium Prisons.

Miami Book Fair

From , By Ramon Franco, USA on

The Miami Study Group participated in the Miami Book Fair from 17-19 November 2017. Many thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers who worked together so well to create a Urantia Book display booth and to make this such a great experience. Our team consisted of Angela Alvarez, Jeanette Francis, Eva Castell, Luis Betancur, Raul … read more of Miami Book Fair.

Gothenburg Book Fair – Sweden

From , By Steve Sycamore and David Fabe on

Over the course of four days starting September 28th we manned a booth at the Gothenburg Book Fair in Sweden. The event was really much more than a book fair. It is essentially Scandinavia’s largest cultural gathering of the year with roughly 100,000 visitors. The floor space was mind-bogglingly large with many rooms and levels. … read more of Gothenburg Book Fair – Sweden.

Finnish Prison Program

From , , By Kaija Lindström, Finland on

The Finnish Urantia Association donated Urantia Books and Audio Books to Finnish prisons. There are 26 prisons in Finland and each of them received one book in Finnish and four prisons also received books in English. We placed a plastic coating on the covers of the books and posted them to the prisons in the … read more of Finnish Prison Program.

A Call for Children’s Works

From , By Education Committee on

The family is the channel through which the river of culture and knowledge flows from one generation to another. [Paper 84:0.2, page 931.2]  The Education Committee of Urantia Association International is in the planning stages of developing Urantia Book related programs for children and families as part of the Association’s outreach in the spreading of the revelation to the next generation.   … read more of A Call for Children’s Works.

Book Fair in Lima, Perú 

From , By Mairam Durand, Perú on

Attending a book fair is always interesting. Books—many books of every kind including comics, recipes, sports, stories, novels, history, science, as well as those about the customs of each invited country including our own country of Perú can be found.    This year in 2017, the International Book Fair (FIL) exceeded the attendance of last year’s … read more of Book Fair in Lima, Perú .

Ecuador Book Fair 

From , By Efraín Vivanco Maldonado, Ecuador  on

Readers from the Urantia group, Lectores del Jardín de Edentia in Ecuador organized a Urantia Book booth at the book fair in Puce, Chillos Valley which was held 29 May to 2 June this year. Although attendance at this book fair was a little disappointing as it was held mid-week when most people were at … read more of Ecuador Book Fair .

Bogotá Book Fair

From , By Andres Ramirez, Colombia on

The International Book Fair in Bogotá, Colombia was held April 25 to May 8, 2017 with a booth hosted by Urantia Association of Bogotá and with financial support from Urantia Association International. More than 40 volunteers participated in the booth. Guest volunteers from some Latin American countries were invited to come and volunteer to learn … read more of Bogotá Book Fair.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

From , By Kathleen Swadling, 2015 Anzura Conference, Sydney on

  Introduction We’ve done a lot of talking this weekend about the individual’s journey with faith and about developing the character traits required to stay on that pathway that leads us all the way to Paradise and beyond. I’d like to focus on what believers who’ve made the big decision to enter into the kingdom … read more of Follow the Yellow Brick Road.

The Bogotá International Book Fair

From , By Bogotá Urantia Association on

The Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBO) brings together exhibitors from the book industry worldwide but primarily from Latin America. It is held annually at the Corferias-Centro de Convenciones in Bogotá, Colombia. Diversity characterized the 2016 fair, which took place from April 19 to May 2. More than 150,000 titles were available in twenty-three exhibition halls, … read more of The Bogotá International Book Fair.

Ukraine Advertising Campaign

From , By Anton Miroshnichenko on

In March of 2016, with the financial help of donors to Urantia Association International, and after some market research, the Urantia Association of Ukraine was able to begin the first Urantia Book advertising campaign in Ukraine. As a result we have placed books in the Bookstores Network named “BUKVA”. So far we have: Placed an … read more of Ukraine Advertising Campaign.

Seeding The Urantia Book

From , By David Linthicum on

I’m sure we all recall our first experience with attempts to share the book with family and friends. If your experience was anything like mine, you might have been left with a feeling of profound disappointment and perhaps even surprise that not everyone was as enthusiastic about the book as you were. Why wouldn’t they … read more of Seeding The Urantia Book.

The Eternal Quest

From , By Guy Perron, Canada on

The Sixth Parliament of World Religions – Claiming the heart of our humanity …through loving kindness A few months ago, a seed was planted in my soul by a friend when he asked me if I was going to the Parliament of World Religions. “You couldn’t miss such an opportunity to have a foretaste of what … read more of The Eternal Quest.

Parliament of World’s Religions Report

From , By James Woodward on

  In October, Urantia Association International joined with Urantia Foundation and The Urantia Book Fellowship in participating in the Parliament of the World’s Religion’s 2015 gathering in Salt Lake City. It was a great learning experience and benefit to many of our members while having dissemination value to a very large audience. As Urantia Association’s … read more of Parliament of World’s Religions Report.

Three Summer Exhibitions in Ukraine

From , By Anton Miroshnichenko on

This summer readers presented The Urantia Book at the following three events that were held in the Ukraine: The “Country of Dreams” Festival This festival was held in Kiev at the Country Museum “Pyrogovo” on 20 to 21 June. We presented the Russian and English versions of The Urantia Book at the literary festival site there. … read more of Three Summer Exhibitions in Ukraine.