Barbara Newsom started reading The Urantia Book with her parents in a study group near Wichita, Kansas, in 1965, and has attended study groups ever since. In 1975, she moved to Chicago and joined First Urantia Society. Barbara has served on the Fellowship General Council, Executive Committee, and three standing committees. She also volunteers for Urantia Foundation, Urantia Association International, and The Urantia Book Historical Society.