© 2024 Gaétan G. Charland, Marc Belleau, Samuel Heïne, Claude Flibotte, Gaétan G. Charland, France Tremblay, Jean Lapierre
© 2024 Urantia Association of Quebec
¶ Summary
- Urantia Fund 5th revelation by Marc Belleau
- What inspiration by Samuel Heïne
- A simplification of the foreword to The Urantia Book (part 2) translation by Claude Flibotte
- Comparison with AI! by Gaétan G. Charland
- The world is vibrations by France Tremblay
- Why did Jesus have to die in order to send us his Spirit of Truth? by Claude Flibotte
- Born again by Jean Lapierre
¶ A word from the president April 2024
Gaetan G. Charland
president@urantiaqc.org
Dear members and friends of the association,
Just recently, I had the privilege of participating in a historic event in the journey of The Urantia Book and its accessibility to one of the most populated regions of our planet. I attended the very first conference held for the yellow people in Taipei, Taiwan. This event marked the launch of the simplified Chinese edition of The Urantia Book. This translation, the result of an extraordinary work spanning over 12 years, finally saw the light of day thanks to the unwavering commitment of Richard Zhu, a Chinese native from China living in the United Kingdom.
¶ The Remembrance Supper — A worldwide meeting with the Master —
On the evening of April 6, A.D. 30, Jesus instituted a communal meal with his twelve apostles in the upstairs room of a friend’s house, and asked them to celebrate this meal in remembrance of him as often as they wished. This supper became known as the Memorial Supper and is “the only ceremony or sacrament associated with his life’s mission” on Urantia. (UB 179:5.4)
About the Memorial Supper, here is what a Melchizedek wrote
Jesus did not ask his disciples to meet periodically to recite word combinations indicating their common beliefs. He only commanded that they meet to actually do something, to partake of the common supper in remembrance of his bestowal life on Urantia. (UB 99:5.10)
Many students of The Urantia Book regularly and periodically celebrate this Remembrance Day when they gather together. But what if all readers throughout the world were to commemorate the Remembrance Supper simultaneously or even asynchronously as a united “Urantia Family” on or about the anniversary of this occasion! What a show of solidarity and unity that would be for us and for our heavenly family who look down upon the little world of the Cross!
What if our annual commemoration of the Remembrance Dinner became a tradition!
Let us unite our community with one voice in remembrance of our Sovereign Master Son, Christ Michael of Nebadon. Let us show Him that we take His teachings to heart, that we deeply appreciate the flesh-and-blood life He lived here as Jesus of Nazareth, and that we rejoice in this new dispensation of freedom and grace.
For over ten years, more and more people have come together to celebrate April 6th together. You are invited to join the celebration this Saturday by gathering in a small, intimate group to celebrate the Remembrance Supper as a global family.
OR: Join one of the Zoom rooms that will be set up, in French, Spanish and English for those who are alone, so that you too can participate in the celebration.
A World Remembrance Dinner will be hosted by the Center for Unity at: 8:00 p.m. IDT (GMT/UTC+3) / 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10 a.m. PST
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5735267683?pwd=NVNuWUQ5TVFXaGFnRXRaMGsrV3piZz09
Please feel free to share the attached invitation and/or create your own Zoom room to promote participation.
Prepare to join this Urantia celebration to honor “the united life of the Father and the Son in one gift.” (UB 179:5.3)
Who knows where these little acts of worship and love for the Master might lead!
This invitation is not affiliated with any organization.
¶ Philanthropy — Urantia Fund 5th Revelation
Marc Belleau
Montreal
Urantia, 5th revelation is an endowment fund that was opened with the Mouvement Desjardins. It was created by a reader of the Urantia Book who wishes to remain anonymous. The deposit of $25,000 was made in June 2023 and should earn interest over the next few years depending on the stock market price. We would like to thank this generous donor who took the trouble to open this fund to which you can subscribe by visiting the Mouvement Desjardins Foundation website (see the address at the end of this text).
The endowment fund allows the invested capital to grow by generating interest that is paid annually to the AUQ, thus ensuring a minimum recurring income for the accomplishment of its mission. It is an intelligent way to ensure the sustainability of our organization. The Desjardins Foundation is responsible for managing the fund and sending tax receipts. The amounts are invested in SociéTerre action funds that comply with the rules of responsible investment. Investing in an endowment fund allows your donation to generate, over time, a much higher amount than the initial outlay. To contribute to this endowment fund, go to the following address: Make a donation - Desjardins Foundation (jedonneenligne.org).
¶ Spirituality — What an inspiration!
Samuel Heine
Reunion Island
Right now, every morning, I read through a few pages of the life and teachings of Jesus in The Urantia Book.
If we are looking for the highest, simplest practical path to our spiritual growth and fulfillment, for me it is this book.
I admire the life and teachings of Jesus, it is a “universal” teaching, undoubtedly the simplest and most balanced path.
Sunday May 5, 2024 In person AUQ Annual General Meeting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Conference: “Spiritual unity and us” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hotel le Dauphin :—: 600 Saint-Joseph Blvd., Drummondville J2C 2C1 Dear readers, an opportunity to meet in person for the first time in a long time!
You are invited to our Annual General Meeting, followed by Gaétan Charland’s conference, on the theme of Spiritual Unity and Us. Subsequently, discussions will take place in small groups.
Although we have an idea of the definition of the word “unity,” we will explore the meanings of unity as spiritual, what it requires of us, lovers of this revelation, and how we can manifest this spiritual unity in our lives.
We will also examine how spiritual unity is fundamental to our organization and why, without it, organizational unity will not be achieved, which could compromise the success of our mission, the dissemination of The Urantia Book and its wonderful teachings.
Free entry
¶ The CHRIST EXPERIMIENT’S — The School of Ambassadors
The Ministry of the Master course offers insightful means, knowledge and ways to better minister to those who believe or do not believe in God, and shed light on their belief.
Begin your journey toward successful Fifth Epochal Revelation outreach ministry by visiting:
The Ambassadors School
and be one of those
- Who “will dare to depend solely on Jesus and his incomparable teachings”; — who will be “exclusively devoted to the cause of humanity”.
- Who will devote themselves “exclusively to the spiritual regeneration of men”; and
- Who “will rapidly provide the necessary guidance and inspiration for the social, moral, economic and political reorganization of the world”!
¶ Call for the Annual General Meeting
Sunday May 5, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Dauphin Hotel
600 Boulevard St-Joseph, Drummondville J2C 2C1
Dear members,
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.
The members of the board of directors will present the actions carried out by the Urantia Association of Quebec in 2023 concerning the mission of the Urantia Book and its projects for 2024.
Agenda
- Opening of the Assembly
- Reading and adoption of the agenda for May 5, 2024
- Reading and adoption of the minutes of the meeting of May 6, 2023
- Reading the activity report for the year 2023
- Upcoming projects for 2024
- Presentation of the financial report for the year 2023
- Election of an election president and reading of the election procedure
- Presentation and elections of candidates for the positions of vice-president and secretary.
- List of resolutions ratified by the Board of Directors in 2023
- Adjournment of the meeting
From 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Gaétan Charland will present his conference: “Spiritual unity and us”, which will be followed by discussions and exchanges.
Although we have an idea of the definition of the word unity, we will explore the meanings of unity as spiritual, what it requires of us, lovers of this revelation, and how we can manifest this spiritual unity in our lives.
We will also examine why spiritual unity is fundamental to our organization and why, without it, organizational unity will not be achieved, which could compromise the success of our mission, the dissemination of The Urantia Book and its wonderful teachings.
In winning souls for the Master, it is not the first mile of compulsion, duty, or convention that will transform man and his world, but rather the second mile of free service and liberty-loving devotion that betokens the Jesusonian reaching forth to grasp his brother in love and sweep him on under spiritual guidance toward the higher and divine goal of mortal existence. (UB 195:10.5)
Article 49:
Composition: The directors of the AUQ are the members of the Board of Directors and the heads of the various standing committees of the AUQ.
Call for applications
Our next Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10 a.m. in Drummondville. There will be an election for the positions of vice-president and secretary.
Job description: (taken from our statutes and corporate regulations — articles 50 and 53)
The Vice-President: replaces the President and any other member of the board as needed; like the president, the vice-president of a local association liaises with other local associations and participates, as a voting member, in meetings of the national association.
Secretary: handles mail and takes minutes; keeps membership register, directs readers to study groups, and answers members’ questions, or delegates another person to answer them.
Any member in good standing wishing to submit their application can do so now by communicating their intention by post or email to the following addresses:
Urantia Association of Quebec
Attention: Secretary
1925 Guy-Bouchard Blvd
Lasalle, QC, H8N 3B6
By email: secretaire@urantiaqc.org
¶ A simplification of the foreword of The Urantia Book (continued)
Claude Flibotte
Sainte-Julie
Hello dear readers!
The following text is a continuation of the article published in the previous issue of Réflectivité. For those who would like to consult the original text in English, you will find it at this Web address.
¶ Comparison with AI!
Gaetan G. Charland
Boucherville
Dear readers, you will certainly find this question asked by Aaron Michael and the answer given by a new artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus, interesting.
To compare the author’s writing style and abilities, he asked the AI to analyze and compare the writing style of the introduction and first three papers of The Urantia Book to that of Dr. William Sadler.
Here’s what she says about it:
¶ The world is vibrations
France Tremblay
Sherbrooke
As we often tell you
The world is all about vibrations
We permeate your mind
From different songs
Don’t worry, be happy
When we want to call you back
That life was given to you
In order to make the most of it
¶ Why did Jesus have to die in order to send us his Spirit of Truth?
Claude Flibotte
Sainte-Julie
Recently, in a study group, I asked this question, hoping, following the UBIS teaching method, to lead the participants to a deep personal reflection on this subject. Unfortunately, I obtained very little participation, most remaining silent, probably because the question caught them off guard.
One of the participants suggested that Jesus, who was the truth itself on earth, could only proclaim this truth to those in direct contact with him, but to extend the truth to everyone, he had to leave this world and return in spirit. In my eyes, this answer was not wrong, but it seemed to me to partially answer the question. It was also suggested that Jesus, by resuming his status as Michael of Nebadon, creator of his universe, by his return to the Father, had received additional powers allowing him to diffuse his Spirit of Truth on his creatures. Again, although I also agree with this, since Michael did indeed receive full authority over his universe following his seventh bestowal, this answer represented more a consequence of the completeness of his ministry than an explanation why he absolutely had to die to spread his spirit.
¶ Born again
Being born again is about the inner life and it is a process of unification that gives us access to the divine Spirit that dwells within us. This inner revolution is always in progress and is highly personal to the person who experiences it.
Faith is paramount in this experience and the new meanings experienced are integrated into the experience of the one experiencing. This experience does not come through the senses, but through feeling. The Adjuster must, however, depend on the mind to express and realize himself. But, the individual has experienced this spiritual level reality in his soul and it is this experience that his consciousness feels instantly. This spiritual feeling becomes the proof of the believer having faith and this process becomes more intense with time but can never be brought as proof to his peers, because it is independent of any external reference.
¶ 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. (Find out more)
Group : “Le Pont”
Region: Montérégie (Sainte-Julie)
Wednesdays, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Claude Flibotte (438) 404-6399
Zoom virtual group. (Find out more)
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. (Find out more)
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 W. S. Sadler Jr.
Zoom virtual group. (Find out more)
We would like to get to know 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 even more Urantian reading in French, you can follow this link: http://lien.urantia.fr
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