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• Creation of Virtual Associations
• Summer Serenade (virtual event)
• Looking to Fill Positions (volunteer and paid)

Creation of Virtual Associations

So far in this email series we announced that UAUS has updated its bylaws and structure, and we have emphasized the importance of small groups in the Urantia community. If you missed any emails, you can view them on our website. Now, we'll begin telling you about our new structure which makes small groups more accessible.

For many years, participation in UAUS was largely connected to geographic local associations, but today, many of us connect differently.

Some readers participate primarily through Zoom. Some build friendships across states. In many ways, virtual connection has become a normal part of modern spiritual community.

Our new structure makes space for virtual associations alongside traditional local associations.

This means that a group can form around a shared interest or purpose; they aren't limited to having a shared geographic region. Virtual associations could focus on:

• a shared interest in outreach
• supporting young adults or families
• Spanish-speaking readers
• organizing regional gatherings
• online study communities
• book clubs and writing groups
• service projects
• a large geographic region (like, the Southeast United States)
• or many other possibilities

Local and virtual associations form the backbone of our structure, allowing us to work in partnership with each other and with readers around the world.

They are the spaces where readers get to know each other and form their closest communities, and where they get to know each other's talents and provide initial leadership opportunities. Like local associations, virtual groups may also send representatives to serve at the national level, which in turn sends representatives to serve at the international level of Urantia Association, supporting the global effort of disseminating Urantia teachings.

Here at home, we are especially excited about the flexibility our new structure creates.

The creation of virtual associations provides more opportunities for people to find meaningful connection and participation within UAUS. People can still be part of local associations, or they can join a virtual association where people are brought together by a shared interest or purpose.

Is there an interest or purpose that you would like to see in a virtual association? Do you want to be part of a regional group?

Start thinking about what kind of group you would like to be a part of. We have some local associations already, and we have some initial thoughts about virtual associations that people might be interested in.

All members of UAUS will be a member of one of the small groups - a local or virtual association - where you will have a voice in choosing leadership and where you will have the option to participate more fully. People will no longer be classified as "member-at-large."

So, as we prepare to cluster everyone into groups, we need to find out which groups should be formed.

Take a look at our brainstormed ideas and send us your own.

Visit our website to view a list of local associations that already exist, virtual associations that could exist if there is interest, and tell us what ideas you have for an interest or purpose that a virtual association could be centered around.

This email series will cover these topics.

• Introduction
• The value of small groups
• Creation of virtual associations - they're not just local anymore (this email)
• Simplified structure for local and virtual associations
• Invitation to join a local or virtual association

Summer Serenade

A virtual music event

You may recall this past winter's Moonlight Worship series. Summer Serenade is the sister event, with a light and vibrant feel.

Summer is a busy time and we all need to unwind. We all need to rest, put our feet up, take in the sounds of the space around us and enjoy the presence of our heavenly Creator. We want to gather with our Urantia friends, sometimes for study but sometimes just for the joy of being together.

This cheery Zoom program offers 20 minutes of instrumental or worshipful music designed to uplift participants and share in community.

Whether you join us from your office desk, your back deck, or a park down the street, we hope you will enjoy this pause in your day to be reminded of one corner of our favorite triad: truth, beauty, and goodness.

"Beauty sponsors art, music, and the meaningful rhythms of all human experience." - 56:10.10 (647.1)

Register to receive the Zoom link for Summer Serenade.

You only need to register once to receive a link that will work for June - August.

If you registered for Moonlight Worship this past winter you will need to register again to reaffirm your interest.

Summer Serenade will convene on the first Sundays of each month from June - August at 8:00pm Central time.

Summer Serenade will feature Rissel Peguero with her father Roberto, on June 7. Rissel has been playing rhythmic music along with her family and bandmates since she was a child, and she can be heard singing in both English and Spanish.

Looking to Fill Positions (Volunteer and Paid)

Can you help?

Urantia Association International is looking for a Secretary for their International Service Board. This role can be held by one person, or the responsibilities can split between two people.

Both positions would require full membership in Urantia Association. Excellent writing skills and good computer skills are required.

The two kinds of roles are as follows:

Board Secretary - A person in this role would be a voting member of the International Service Board which oversees many of the operations of Urantia Association International. This person would need to correspond by email and in virtual meetings to stay up to date on Urantia Association programs and projects. This person would also oversee the Assistant Secretary to ensure that needed administrative tasks are completed for the smooth operations of this diverse organization. This would be a volunteer position.

Assistant Secretary - This person would conduct the clerk duties, such as sending meeting reminders, taking minutes of meetings, and compiling reports from the Committee Chairs. This is a non-voting position, but is an excellent way to be immersed in the international activities of Urantia Association. This could be paid position for qualified individuals. Applicants should be willing to commit to 8 hours per week. This could increase to 20 hours per week if there is a desire and ability to expand the duties.

Nominations and applications are due by June 30, 2026.

If you would like more information about serving in one or both of those positions, email

centraloffice@urantia-association.org.

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