© 2023 Gaétan G. Charland, André Desjardins, Éric Tarissan, André Pominville, Samuel Heine
© 2023 Urantia Association of Quebec
¶ Summary
- The historical development on Urantia by André Desjardins
- Origin of Material Threads
- Nature and mission of the Material Sons
- The first human family
- Colored races
- The Planetary Prince
- Lucifer’s Systemic Rebellion
- Adam and Eve on Urantia
- The Adamic fault
- Conclusion
- The infinite Father by Éric Tarissan
- Fun game by André Pominville
- The thought that becomes… by Samuel Heine
- Study groups by region
¶ A word from the president August 2023
Gaetan G. Charland
president@urantiaqc.org
Hello dear readers and friends of the association,
As I mentioned in my message from June, this summer period which is often accompanied by travel is an opportunity to meet new people and sometimes, the privilege of sharing the truth that lives within us.
Who says vacation for some, can mean a relaxation of the activities of daily life. But for those who are on the path of spiritual progression, certain activities always remain present in daily life. I am referring here to the daily periods of meditation/worship as well as prayers. The Urantia Book warns us against periods of spiritual fasting, which like fasting from food can lead to destroying hunger.
¶ The historical development on Urantia
André Desjardins
St-Alexis-des-Monts
Foreword
The majority of people on our planet know Adam and Eve and many interpretations are still present today about their coming, their activity and their fate in the Garden of Eden.
The Book of Genesis refers to them as the first humans on our planet and talks about the origin of their creation. Several graphic reproductions showing them naked have been produced, and this allegory is still current today for most people who have an idea of Adam and Eve. This allegory of nudity has become a modern expression indicating a person dressed in an Adam’s costume and an Eve’s outfit.
It would be logical to think that Adam and Eve failed in their mission as Material Son and Daughter of Satania on Urantia, but one must consider the aspect of confusion, disorder, tumult and spiritual quarantine that prevailed on our planet caused by the Lucifer rebellion. The context of their mission proved delicate and the Lucifer rebellion was very present when they arrived on Urantia. The choice of Urantia of our Creator Son Michael for his seventh bestowal on our planet was due in part to the failure of the Adamic couple. (UB 119:7.2) The privilege of our Creator Son to bestow himself on Urantia made our planet a prominent place and a center of interest for the entire local universe of Nebadon.
¶ The Christ Experiment’s — The School of Ambassadors
The Ministry of the Master, training offered by the School of Ambassadors will open up new perspectives for sharing what you know about the book, in a natural way and without offending people who want to know more about divine reality.
Here is the testimony of students;
It is a very powerful course which reminded me of all the riches of divine teachings and particularly those of the Master! My inner life has gained in intimacy with the Father and with the son and my desire to do the will of God has been consolidated!
It is a step forward towards the responsibility of brotherhood among us through the example of Jesus and thanks to the love that the Father gives us.
This course is transformative. It gives us the taste to serve in fraternity and in the love of the Father who is the supreme reality. It is transformative, but at the same time it leads us to want to do the will of God.
Click on the SUBSCRIBE link and make a difference in your approach to others.
¶ Mustard Seed Grants Program
Urantia Foundation has established the Mustard Seed Grants Program (MSGP) to provide financial assistance to eligible projects that support the Foundation’s trust and mission to seed The Urantia Book and its teachings throughout the world. These funds will support projects that promote education and dissemination in tangible and measurable ways.
Project proposals, large or small, are encouraged. Do you have an idea for an educational program that will bring the Fifth Epoch Revelation to untapped audiences? Have you thought of an innovative project that addresses important outreach challenges? If so, you may be eligible for a Mustard Seed grant!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS (2nd round)
Eligibility
Urantia Foundation will award grant funds to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible, the potential project must align with the goals of Urantia Foundation as described in its Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Purpose. In addition, the eligible applicant must
- Be a student of The Urantia Book.
- Submit at least two letters of recommendation from members of the Urantia community.
- Document the existence of matching funds representing at least 25% of the total cost of the proposed project. Matching funds must be available at the time of application
- Demonstrate a service history or experience completing similar projects
Program Areas
Funded projects may include, but are not limited to, the following
- Educational programs, centers, schools
- Secondary publications
- Music, art and cinema
- Digital dissemination (visual/audio)
- Interfaith projects
- Programs for families
- Book fairs
BIDDING SCHEDULE (2ND ROUND)
July 10, 2023 — Call for proposals
- Online application opens for submissions
- Requests for proposals will be accepted through the online application; hard copies of forms may be requested if necessary via email.
August 21, 2023
- Deadline for submission of applications
- All application materials must be submitted by 12pm CST
October 15, 2023
- Announcement of scholarships
- All applicants will be informed of funding decisions on this date. Letters of agreement sent to grant recipients.
Project start dates: November 1, 2023
All projects begin after returning the signed Letter of Agreement to Urantia Foundation.
Contact information
We understand that the proposal process can be time-consuming for applicants. During Round 2, the MSGP team is offering support to potential applicants. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out for assistance at mustardseedgrants@urantia.org.
Click here to learn more and apply.
¶ The infinite Father
Eric Tarissan
Quebec
Following a conversation with a friend who pointed me to booklet 42 on energy, the mind and matter, I was struck by the inspiring fifth paragraph which I commented on with parentheses and which I also completed by summarizing in a few words the presentation I made last May on “The Infinite Past and The Eternal Worlds”. So here, from another angle, is the Infinite Father.
¶ Fun game
Here is a fun game concocted by our friend André Pominville. It is a grid to complete entirely devoted to terms used in The Urantia Book. The letters are shared when the words cross.
The solution to this grid can be found on the following page.
Good luck, and have fun!
Horizontal
- 1. Relationship of cause to effect. UB 130:4.2
- 5. The . . . . of oneself consists of intellectually realizing the actuality of the personality. UB 16:8.6
- 8. Lazy and convenient way to avoid all forms of . . . . arduous work. UB 86:2.5
- 9. The ancient concept that God is a Deity dominated by a royal morality was elevated by Jesus to the lovingly touching level of intimate morality in the parent-child relationship. UB 2:6.2
Vertical
- 2. Volitional evolutionary creature capable of believing WITHOUT SEEING, persevering in ISOLATION and triumphing over ALMOST INSURRENTABLE difficulties even when alone. UB 50:7.2
- 3. original or ideal model on which a work is made. UB 0:6.13
- 4. Ascenders reach their goal when they find God in Paradise UB 48:8.1
- 6. Relating to a religious cult. UB 105:1.6
- 7. The . . . . of morality is found in the reason of self-consciousness. UB 5:5.1
- 9. “People of another era will better understand the gospel of the kingdom if it is presented in terms expressing the relationships of . . . . — when man understands religion as the teaching of the fatherhood of God and human brotherhood, sonship with God. „ UB 142:7.4
¶ Theme — Thought that becomes sounds and words
Samuel Heine
Reunion Island
Have you ever meditated or thought deeply about this extraordinary human faculty that is speech or the faculty of expression? The thought that becomes sounds and words. Incredible! Don’t you think so? Words are vibrations that have power, strength. This morning, I meditated on the power of thanks and gratitude (smile). “Thank you” God for the present life and for the eternal and extraordinary future that awaits us!
In fact, I am more and more filled with gratitude, life is beautiful!
Let us learn to be more optimistic, more positive and much more amazed by the greatness of God.
It will make us laugh at human stupidity, laugh at the self-created illusion we have trapped ourselves in. It’s good to laugh at yourself!
“On Jerusem the ascenders from these isolated worlds occupy a residential sector by themselves and are known as the agondonters, meaning evolutionary will creatures who can believe without seeing, persevere when isolated, and triumph over insuperable difficulties even when alone.” (UB 50:7.2)
¶ Study groups
This activity allows several readers of different levels of understanding to exchange and study together the teachings of The Urantia Book. It promotes spiritual progress by allowing its participants to find practical applications to the teachings of The Urantia Book in their daily lives. This important approach allows us to keep a broad point of view on the concepts of truth. You wish to participate or form a study group; we will be happy to assist you. If you wish to have your study group appear in this list, contact the person in charge, via email association.urantia.quebec@gmail.com or at 450-565-3323.
The team of your opinion journal Réflectivité would like to give you a voice, so please send us your texts and photos!
Group: “The United Family of Urantia”
Region: Montreal
Mondays, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Diane Labrecque (514) 774-7733
Group: “Découverte”
Region: Montérégie (Boucherville)
Mondays, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Gaétan Charland and Line St-Pierre Tel.: (450) 565-3323
Zoom virtual group. (Find out more)
Group: “Uni-Earth”
Region: Joliette
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Eric Martel (450) 756-9387
Zoom Virtual Group. (Get informed)
Group : “Le Pont”
Region: Montérégie (Sainte-Julie)
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Claude Flibotte (438) 404-6399
Zoom Virtual Group. (Get Informed)
Sherbrooke Group
Region: Sherbrooke
Every 2 weeks: Tuesday or Wednesday, (to be confirmed) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Helene Boisvenue and Denis Gravelle
Tel.: (819) 569-6416
Study and sharing group: “La chapelle-Maisonnia”
Region: Quebec
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Gilles Bertrand & Louise Renaud
(418) 871-4564
Zoom Virtual Group. (Get informed)
Group: “Urantian Universalists”
Every Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Time (Montreal)
Responsible: Claude Flibotte (438) 404-6399
Subject: Appendices of WS Sadler Jr.
Zoom Virtual Group. (Get informed)
We would like to meet you! Study group facilitator, do not hesitate to send us your text and a photo of the group!
To see the official list of study groups in Quebec and elsewhere in the world:
Click directly on the following link: http://urantia-quebec.ca/activites_liste_des_groupes.php
For more Urantian reading in French, you can follow this link: http://lien.urantia.fr
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¶ Grid solution
Here is the solution to the grid on the previous page.
Congratulations to everyone who tried to test their knowledge!
