The Urantia Book Fellowship's International Conference 2023 (IC23)

Monday, July 24–Friday, July 28

LIVING THE TEACHINGS

Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center

3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, Illinois (near Chicago), USA

GIVE GOD YOUR HEART AND YOU WILL HAVE A HEART TO FOLLOW
Once we give God our heart, we are led from who we think we are to being the true child with whom God will transform the world.

DO IT WITH HEART
Our loving Father in heaven has gifted us a divine spark of himself to dwell within our hearts. We are taught in The Urantia Book that loving service brings not only us, but also those we are serving, closer to knowing our Father in heaven. So as we serve, let us do so wholeheartedly.

AN UNWITTING GEOLOGIC MISADVENTURE INTO THE SECULAR WASTELANDS
This talk recounts how and earnest second-generation reader was deceived by his own mind. While pursuing an advanced geology degree he became a lost sheep, in the pantheistic mists of the New Age movement. Only by the grace of God was he found again. He repented. It’s a cautionary tale for anyone living in "the barren times of a materialistic and secular age (195:9.1 [2082.6])."

THE JOURNEY
Experiencing, eventuating, evolving, and growing. Seeking the path, following the path, losing the path, and finding the path. Travel advisors. Travel guides. Travel companions.

LIVING THE TEACHINGS FROM THE SOUL
"Jesus answered: 'There is but one commandment, and that one is the greatest of all, and that commandment is: ". . . you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, with all you mind and with all your strength" ' (174:4.2 [1901.2])."

MORONTIA NOW— THE KEY TO ETERNITY
Imagine if you had the opportunity to discover a “vast level” (0:5.12 [9.2]) of reality manifestation that had never previously been detected due to the “utter ignorance” (103:6.7 [1136.2]) of its existence. What would it be like to be among the first pioneers to explore this newly revealed dimension of reality? The morontia concept finally gives us a way to understand how it is possible to evolve a soul that can survive physical death and be reawakened on the next world of our heavenward ascent.

THE INVISIBLE MADE VISIBLE
As we creatively strive to live the teachings with a whole heart, mind, and soul, our branches naturally begin to bear fruit. What does that look like exactly? 

THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL HEALTH IN SPIRITUAL PROGRESS AND ADJUSTER COMMUNICATION
presented by Sherri Gaines and Richard Rosen

Our bodies are temples of the spirit of God within - the Thought Adjuster. Caring for the body's health is an integral component of Adjuster communion and spiritual progression, as indicated by the Revelators. We will cover "Seven Pillars of Health" designed to improve and enhance divine living here on Urantia. (re-presented via zoom after the conference)

PHYSIOLOGY OF THE BRAIN MAY FACILITIATE THOUGHT ADJUSTER COMMUNICATION
presented by Geoff Taylor

We examine the mechanisms that facilitate communication between the spirit, mind, and brain with the Thought Adjuster to create a ". . . mind of perfect poise, housed in a body of clean habits, stabilized neural energies, and balanced chemical function . . ." (110:6.4 [1209.4]).
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HAVING A URANTIA BOOK DREAM: THE SEARCH FOR THE FIRST GARDEN OF EDEN AND FINDING IT
presented by Robert S. Bates

This workshop discusses an adventure inspired by The Urantia Book that stimulates the mind to search for clues that are mentioned and those that physically exist. We will compare the physical arrangement of the first Garden of Eden found in The Urantia Book to the results of the 2004 and 2006 History Channel expeditions.

LOVING UNSELFISH SERVICE: THE VALUE OF YOUR UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS
presented by Stephen Sawyer

Living the teachings requires many decisions including the choice to lovingly serve others, bonding us to each other and to the divine presence within. Quotes, presentation, and discussion explore loving service now and in eternity.