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Flowing with the Spiritual Currents
Flowing with the Spiritual Currents
On November 16, 2024, eighteen local Urantia Book readers gathered at Papago Park in Phoenix, amid the sandstone buttes, desert brush, and fresh lagoons, to explore the topic of spiritual growth and the practices that inspire it. The event blended discussion, sharing, and fellowship, uniting old friends and welcoming new faces in an enriching experience.
The morning opened with Tim Hobbs guiding an engaging exercise. Participants paired up and formed small groups to reflect on a simple yet profound question: “What is something you love?” At first, responses were light and surface-level, but as the sharing deepened, they became more meaningful, sparking rich dialogue. This progression underscored the power of active listening, fostering greater understanding among us.
Next, I led a session exploring diverse facets of growth: strengthening personal faith; deepening worship; nurturing
Christmas Party 2023
Christmas Party
Arizona Urantia Book Students and Friends:
GCS invites you to our annual Christmas Party on
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 5 pm
at the home of Estelle Bertola and Bob Abdul.
Arrive at 5:00 pm
Potluck Dinner about 5:30 pm
Please bring a food dish to share.
After dinner there will be a brief musical program to celebrate God and the birth of Jesus, followed by Games.
We’re trying something new! In lieu of a white elephant gift exchange, we’ll have some new Christmas-themed games to play, with prizes to be awarded to the winners.
Connect with Others
The Urantia Book tells us one of the most important lessons we learn in our mortal career is teamwork. Individuals learning together can stimulate each other’s thinking and growth, and, may even ripen into friendship.
Dive in here for more in-depth study. Find resources to deepen your understanding of the Urantia Papers.
Online Study and Discussion Groups
Symmetry of Soul
Live Tuesdays 7 -9 pm MST – archive of episodes online
Perfecting Horizons Institute
archive of episodes online; Live Friday night Webinars
Cosmic Citizen
Live Saturdays 10 am MST – archive of episodes online
Online Courses
. . . Spirit . . .
Jesus said, “The religion of the spirit leaves you forever free to follow the truth wherever the leadings of the spirit may lead you. And who can judge—perhaps this spirit may have something to import to this generation which other generations have refused to hear?”
What is
The Urantia Book?
~An awe-inspiring account harmonizing science, philosophy and religion~
International Urantia Organizations
These organizations share a common interest in fostering the growing awareness and dissemination of the truth revealed in The Urantia Book. Find out more about these and other groups here.
Urantia Foundation
https://www.urantia.org/
Urantia Book Fellowship
http://www.urantiabook.org/
Urantia Association International
https://urantia-association.org/
TruthBook
https://truthbook.com/