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• Simplified Structure of Local and Virtual Associations
• Looking to Fill Positions (volunteer and paid)
• Can You Give $15 to Donate a Book?

Simplified Structure for Local and Virtual Associations

So far in this email series we emphasized the importance of small groups in the Urantia community and we introduced you to a new part of our structure: virtual associations that can function just like our long-standing local associations. If you missed any emails, you can view them on our website.

Up until recently, local associations were all expected to operate as independent organizations with their own officers, bylaws, and finances. Groups that like this approach are welcome to continue with their structure.

Other groups may prefer a simpler approach.

Local and virtual associations now have the option to function as working groups within UAUS itself. They will not need to fill a slate of officer positions; they only need a Chair. Additionally, UAUS can help manage administrative tasks like maintaining a mailing list and managing finances so that members can focus more on connection, study, outreach, and service.

This flexibility was added because we recognize that different groups have different needs. Some communities enjoy the independence and responsibility of operating as their own organization. Others may feel called to gather around a shared purpose without needing to manage the full responsibilities of a separate nonprofit structure.

There is a give and take in offering this flexibility.

The independent associations have more responsibilities, but they also have full control over who they elect to serve in their leadership roles.

The associations that function as working groups within UAUS will have fewer administrative responsibilities, but they will have a Chair that is selected by UAUS leadership. This is because the working groups are directly a part of UAUS. But, these associations may still choose their own representatives to serve on the UAUS Council.

We hope this new structure reduces barriers and allows more groups to flourish naturally over time.

Mark your calendar for a Q&A session with UAUS President Alice Wood, and Vice President March Boucher. If you can't join us at one of the times listed below, email us your question. uaus@urantia-association.org

Juy 9 at 1:00-1:30 pm Central Time

July 9 at 7:00-7:30 pm Central Time

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This email series will cover these topics.

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

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 be 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.

Can You Give $15 to Donate a Book?

I've heard a lot of stories about how people found The Urantia Book. Some of them stand out more than others. One that remains etched in my brain is of a man who was standing in a bookstore and a copy of The Urantia Book fell off the shelf directly in front of him.

In another instance, just a few years ago, I donated a copy of The Untold Story of Jesus to a used bookstore and checked on it throughout the week. It was there the day after I donated it, and it was bought the next. We may think that the online version of the book is enough, but experience tells us that book placement in libraries and book stores is still relevant.

There are people within UAUS who want to distribute books but who need help to do so.

Can you give $15 or more toward this effort? $15 pays for one book. Your donation will go toward purchasing books when they cannot be secured for free, and it will help our volunteers with things like gas mileage when they travel between libraries.

Any donations received during the remainder of June and all of July will go toward book placement.

in light and life,

Alice Wood

President of UAUS

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