What Is Faith?

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We often think of faith as religious doctrine—the beliefs, rules, and rituals incorporated in an organized religion, such as the Christian faith, Muslim faith, or Buddhist faith. Faith can also refer to different branches or sects of these religions, like the Catholic faith, Sunni faith, or the Theravāda faith.

When used in this way, faith defines a system of religious rules, ideologies, and traditions. If you wish to affiliate with any particular religious group, you are expected to believe what they believe and to do what they do.

But when faith is defined (or confined) this way, it is not spiritually productive. Whenever we accept dogmatic teaching as the whole truth, it can inhibit our spiritual sensitivities; it can restrict our thinking and, therefore, inhibit our search for enhanced spiritual meanings or blind us to the full extent of spirit realities.

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Updated features on UAC site

Dear friends,

We have recently added a few items on our site which could be of interest to you.

If you click on the Study tab, followed by the Study Groups sub-tab, you will have available a series of five audio/visual presentations; related with the purpose of a study group and followed through with elaborated methods to create and facilitate one…click on Tips on Study Groups; a must see!

Also –

We have inserted a Donation tab which is now fully functional with both PayPal and credit card options. Please check it out and feel free to test it.

While we do not have a charitable status allowing us the issuing of a tax deduction receipt for your annual income file, a small donation should have little or no impact on it.

All in all, we know the true meaning of your contribution.
Please make the best of the information above and feel free to question us Here

The Center for Unity – Matching Gift Campaign

By Gabriel Rymberg, Israel on

Be a Game-Changer: Your New Donation Could Be Worth More!

Your gift today can multiply!

Strolling through the park, Emily pondered how she could make a difference in the world. Suddenly, her phone buzzed with an email about a new matching fund. The notification seemed to wink at her, as if saying, “This is your moment.” Inspired by the green of the trees around her, she felt connected to a greater cause. She took the leap.

We invite you to experience a similar moment of inspiration. The Center for Unity has just received a generous matching fund of $100,000 from an anonymous donor. This is not just a call for donations; it’s an invitation to be part of a transformative movement.

Here’s the exciting part:

Between now and the end of 2023, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar. For new recurring donations, we receive the matching funds for the entire first year IMMEDIATELY.

Your RECURRING commitment could help us bring the life and teachings of Jesus into the digital age through projects like our Discover Jesus web app, the AskJesus Chatbot, the Cinematic Jesus film series, and the immersive Jesus Experience at the Sea of Galilee.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Click here to make a new matched donation.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please reply to this email, and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Upcoming Events:

We welcome you to join our monthly ask-me-anything (AMA) meetings, on the 4th Wednesday of every month, at 1:30 PM ET. An invite will be sent separately each month.

Thank you for considering this incredible opportunity to amplify your impact. Together, we can create a world filled with unity and hope.

Donate to match!

The Center for Unity Executive Team

Gabriel Rymberg, Israel
Visionary, Project Management, Translations, CFU President

Rick Lyon, U.S.A
Experience Project Management, Fundraising, WMOJ President

Luis Miguel Morales, Argentina
Human Resources, Organizational Structure

Santiago Kneeland, Mexico
Cinematic Project Management, Sales and Marketing

Our mailing address is:

The Center for Unity
15 Malkhey Israel St.
Zichron Yaakov 3092813
Israel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice of change on the UAC Board

Please note:

Effective May 19, 2024, the Board of Directors of Urantia Association of Canada is composed as follows:

Alain Cyr – President
Nathen Jansen – Vice-President
Mark Blackham – Secretary and Treasurer
Brent St.Denis – Membership Committee Chairman

The board hopes to breathe new life into the Association, and is eager to promote the unification of all students of The Urantia Book.

Conférence virtuelle : Science vs Religion (French)

Présentée Richard Lachance

Le dimanche 6 mars 2022

De 13 :00 à 15 :00

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84855036078

Nous examinerons de l’état des choses sur les débats actuels parmi les plus éminents scientifiques adhérents vs opposants à la preuve de l’existence de Dieu, du « Dessein intelligent », du créationnisme vs l’évolution.

Nous discuterons de l’athéisme et de l’agnosticisme, de l’exemple de Lucifer, du problème de l’orgueil, et du triomphe de la foi en un Dieu personnel.
Nous étudierons ensuite la compréhension actuelle de la structure de l’univers à grande échelle selon des hypothèses cosmologiques basées sur le Livre d’Urantia à la lumière des dernières découvertes scientifiques.

Lectures suggérées : Fascicules 100 à 103;
Plus particulièrement, pour se mettre en appétit : [101:2.11], [103:8.4], [103:8.5], [103:8.2], [132:2.4]

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L’éternel futur – Conférence virtuelle (French)

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Temps et espace

Le dimanche, 13 février à 13h

Vous êtes invités à assister à la conférence, L’éternel futur présenté par Éric Tarissan.

Nous savons grâce au Livre d’Urantia que le temps et l’espace sont de toute éternité et qu’il n’y a jamais eu de commencement. Il n’y a jamais eu de Big-bang, d’explosion ou de départ anecdotique semblable.

Tout a commencé avec l’aide des Directeurs de Pouvoir et des Maîtres Architectes, mais allez expliquer à un physicien ou à un astronome que l’univers avec sa multitude de galaxies a été réalisé il y a environ 987 milliards d’années.

Mais qu’en est-il de l’avenir de l’univers et des personnalités qui l’habitent et l’habiteront ?

Qu’arrivera-t-il une fois l’expérience transcendante de l’Ultime parachevé ? Et Dieu l’Absolu avec la Trinité absolue, verront-ils vraiment le jour, et si oui, qu’arrivera-t-il ensuite, les potentiels seront-ils tous consommés ?

Pour vous joindre au groupe, vous cliquez sur le lien suivant 5 minutes avant la rencontre. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82794043873

À la joie de vous y rencontrer et de partager avec vous.

UB Ontario 2019

By Brent St. Denis on

Photo by Walter Psotka

Twenty-six readers gathered (Sept 27-29)  on the shores of Lake Couchiching at the YMCA Retreat & Conference Center in Orillia, Ontario, to enjoy a weekend together at UB Ontario 2019.

It was a remarkable weekend as one would expect when Urantia Book readers gather to worship, study, socialize, share music, chat, hug and otherwise let our unseen friends fill in the gaps. It was a “magical” time together. In the group were a number of new readers (less than 2 years) as well as many first-time conference-goers. Clearly all were truth-seekers coming from many walks of life.

These samples of post-gathering comments say it best.

“I haven’t felt this level of soul communion in a long time. It was way beyond expectations, for one reason, I didn’t have any and so every moment was like a bonus.”

“So wonderful to meet some new readers plus spend quality time together.”

“We’re still on a high over here! …already excited about next year’s edition … to the absolute joy of these first-time personality connections! … look forward to serving with all of you through the many adventurous millennia that lie ahead as we make our way together along that amazing, joyous – and sometime perplexing journey!”

“Wow, it was grand”

 

2021 Urantia Association International Conference – Peru

April 22 – 25, 2021

We are pleased to announce that the next International Conference for Urantia Association International will be held in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba, Cusco, Peru and will hosted by the Urantia Association of Peru.

The theme will be Towards Cosmic Citizenship and the program will incorporate a combination of plenary sessions that will be held at the conference center, and workshops that will be held at the nearby famous archaeological sites. (The most beautiful and famous sites of the Incas are found in the Secret Valley.) A bus service will be provided to transport us to these sites and the costs will be included in the conference package price.

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