We encourage you to ask about the groups format before attending. This local association is of service to english speaking readers of the urantia book wherever they are in canada. Find over 8 urantia groups with 546 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Here i discuss some points of reading the urantia papers. The era of virtual study groups and conferences is upon us. The urantia book fellowship study groups disclaimer. Over 350 study groups representing 34 countries have chosen to list their study groups with the online search engine called the urantia book study group directory ubsgd. The society meets regularly throughout the year at various locations in the greater new york metropolitan area.
This is the illustrated version of the urantia book. It builds upon the religious heritages of the past and present, encouraging a personal, living faith. To list a study group in the directory you must ensure your study group is. A strategy and practice for indepth study groups of the urantia book. An introduction to the urantia book study group directory.
The study group directory continues to grow as readers from more. The best way to understand this book is to attend a urantia study group. Study groups are autonomous gatherings of urantia book students. A directory of ub study groups managed by a board comprising an independent person and representatives from urantia foundation, the urantia book fellowship, and urantia association international. The great cult mystery christian research institute. Since the publication of the urantia book, readers and organizers have considered study groups to be essential for fuller comprehension of the book. The urantia book, urantia foundation, urantia fellowship, and the urantia three concentric circle symbol above banner of michael represent a modernday ariangnostic cult. Urantia association internationals study groups committee and education committee organized this live webinar titled an introduction to the urantia book study group directory. The fellowship supports all groups that study the urantia book and invites their participation in the directory. The urantia book sometimes called the urantia papers or the fifth epochal revelation is a spiritual, philosophical, and religious book that originated in chicago some time between 1924 and 1955. Urantia book study group interfaith center for spiritual growth. Fortunately, otherwise isolated texas readers can participate in online study groups, or organize their own local groups. Momentum and interest is building around the goal of aligning and uniting the urantia book organizations.
It has an online version of the book, as well as a study group portal which is designed to help readers find local study groups. Contact webmaster to request inclusion of your study group material. In this capacity he has traveled to several countries in asia, africa and south america to promote the urantia book and give support to. Jan 12, 2017 the urantia book, or the 5th epochal revelation is worthy of your study. Dec 03, 2019 urantia association internationals study groups committee and education committee organized this live webinar titled an introduction to the urantia book study group directory. The urantia brotherhood founded in 1955 with the foundations approval by 36 members of sadlers study group, and located at the address of the. Enter the postal abbreviation for your state or province to display all related study. Urantia book study groups are essential for at least the following reasons. May 10, 2020 the era of virtual study groups and conferences is upon us. Discussions here are to be true to the spirit of jesus as we share our highest truths in an effort to uplift and encourage one another in our study of the urantia book. They are both members of the urantia book fellowship general council, and buck has been chairman of the international fellowship committee ifc for seven years. Study groups can use the directory to find a sister group to share study online. Always phone or email ahead the day before the meeting for any changes in.
This is the 2010 standardized text of the urantia book. Meet others who are familiar with the book to discuss the latest revelations that have gleaned from their reading. A restatement based on the urantia book by richard omura paperback april 2000 20. Either way, come enjoy the fellowship and learn as we read together one of the most lifechanging texts of our. A project that began in 2009 to build a website where readers could find study groups has matured into an independent institution with broad sponsorship and a wide reach. Successful urantia book study groups provide the foundation for new insights, spiritual sharing, and participation in a community building. The psychology of spiritual living, and has presented workshops at many movement conferences. It is a platform for discussions and online study between urantia book students and seekers of spiritual truth. Urantia followers reject the tenets of orthodox christianity particularly canonicity and thus cannot be considered christian by any traditional definition. The urantia book, 2097 pages, completed in 1935, published in 1955 by urantia foundation, chicago. He has participated in and led study groups weekly for forty years, and served in numerous leadership roles with urantia book fellowship and other service organizations.
This is more than double the number of new groups added in 2018. Over 400 study groups representing 42 countries have chosen to list their study groups with the online search engine called the urantia book study group directory ubsgd. Below is a curated list of usa study groups provided by the uaus study group committee. Canadian local associations urantia association of canada. In this capacity he has traveled to several countries in asia, africa and south america to promote the urantia book and give support to local study groups.
Salt lake city urantia book study group home facebook. Included here are the topics setting goals, defining. To find other readers in your area or to see if there is an existing study group near you go to find a study group or contact us at urantia association central office. Topical and doctrinal study urantia book workbooks by urantia foundation, 19. Urantia study groups are independent and vary widely in their approach to study and spiritual practice. Study aids and materials for the urantia book urantia book. Our group is friendly and open to new and seasoned urantia book readers alike with a variety of options to connect either in person or online from where ever you are. With the entire world in lockdown due to the covid19 coronavirus, unexpected opportunities have been arising in the urantia book reader communities. Urantia book study aids the urantia book presents to struggling humanity a new and inspiring picture of a personal, knowable fathergod, a comprehensive revelation of the structure of gods creation, a detailed history of our planets origins and destiny, and finally, a new and updated revelation of the life and teachings of jesus.
Study aids and materials for the urantia book urantia. The urantia society of greater new york usgny is a duly registered nonprofit 501c3 organization of diverse individuals whose primary purpose is to foster the study, dissemination and living of the teachings of the urantia book. We read from the cutting edge 5th revelation and discuss it. Momentum and interest is building around the goal of aligning and uniting the. Over that time ive attended study groups in san francisco, and after moving out of california continued with study on my own. If you wish to read the plain text version of the book, please click. The time and frequency of the study group should be fixed. Dear friends and students of the urantia book, urantia association internationals study groups committee and education committee invites you to attend a.
The original text contains no visuals so weve added some for your enjoyment. Urantia association also offers a comprehensive resource, the urantia association study group guide that was created to help urantia book students organize new study groups and enliven existing ones. Study groups there exists a literary masterpiece that answers your questions about god, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and the life of jesus. Urantia book study group directory urantia association. Studies include information on the composition and organization of continue reading urantia. Diverse and autonomous study groups form the grassroots social structure for interaction between urantia book students. By typing in your location, you can search for study groups in your area or anywhere in the world. Urantia book terms urantia book study groups of southwest. When i finally met my real biological father at age 35 who id not seen since i was 4, he was a urantia book reader. Each month a growing number of people, approximately 700 at the present time, visit the site. We support urantia book study, and list groups who gather for this primary purpose. The urantia book study group directory urantia association. Becoming active in a study group is the best way for urantia book readers to expand their understanding of the teachings through interaction with fellow truth seekers. The teachings of the urantia book blend science, philosophy, history, cosmology and religion into a big picture that describes the origin and purpose of humankind and our divine and eternal destiny.
An introduction to the urantia book study group directory facebook. They vary widely in their approach to study and spiritual practice. As readers sincerely study the book, they will better. The study group location should be conducive to study and sharing. For a complete listing of worldwide study groups, visit.
Oct 11, 2015 we do not have a church, we are not a cult. The directory is the best tool available for connecting people to study groups locally or around the world. Today, more than 400 community groups use the center every year to host meetings, events and other activities. Urantia study groups the leaders of urantia foundation, the urantia book fellowship, and urantia association international are very pleased to announce an. A urantia book study group consists of individuals willing to study and share in a fraternal and truthseeking atmosphere the teachings in order to practice them in their daily lives. A urantia book study group consists of individuals willing to study and share in a fraternal and truthseeking atmosphere the teachings in order to practice them in.
The urantia book study group directory urantia book. The urantia book, or the 5th epochal revelation is worthy of your study. The progress of one study group attendee can benefit the other attendees, and the progress of the group can benefit. Urantia book related links perth urantia book study group. Courses are given in small classes under the guidance of a trained and experienced teacherfacilitator using the questions and response technique. Find over 11 the urantia book groups with 707 members near you and meet people in your local community who. The central ohio urantia book study group in worthington, ohio.
Studying and discussing the urantia book with others enhances understanding by presenting a variety of perspectives. Study groups are everywhere, usually with weekly meetings at a library or in someones home. The biggest blow occurred in 1989 when the urantia foundation denied the urantia brotherhood the right to sell the ub, or to use the name urantia or the threecircle logo 39697. Study groups are the place where religionists can share their faith with others and can build the social brotherhood of believers by intimate association. I have been a student of the urantia book for 38 years now. The urantia book study group directory ubsgd recently surpassed the largest number of listings added in any single year since 2011. Urantia book related links this is a continually growing list of links to urantia bookrelated sites which demonstrate high quality information useful to readers. Urantia book concordance by the urantia foundation hardcover jun 1993 18. The urantia book internet school was created as a means to help students from all over the world study the urantia book in an internet setting that frees the students from the constraints of distance, timetables, and physical presence. Urantia study groups are independent, diverse and autonomous. Salt lake city urantia book study group, sandy, utah.
Each study group is independent and develops its own style of studying the book that best fits the. Since 1985, the urantia book fellowship has provided a study group directory as a service to readers of the urantia book. The urantia book concordance edited and revised by randy moser. Although each individual group is unique, each shares a common goal, to explore the advanced truths and cosmic concepts. The teachings of the urantia book blend science, philosophy, history. Salvington is the immense and marvelous capital of our local universe of nebadon and the personal headquarters of christ michael. Virtual study groups register or manage a study group global map study aids study group photos. Courses are given in small classes under the guidance of a trained and experienced teacherfacilitator using. Study groups urantia association of the united states. Google up urantia book study groups for a listing of meetings in your area.
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