Report on the IC99 Society Conclave
By IUA Administrator Cathy Jones
On August 7, 1999 some 20 members of International Urantia Associations participated in the Fellowship Conclave which was initiated by the First Society of Chicago. The meeting preceded the FEF conference in Vancouver, Canada. This was a significant event, as no such meeting had occurred since the 80's and the invitation to attend was warmly received by the IUA. The event was co-facilitated by Barbara Newsome of the Fellowship and Cathy Jones of the IUA.
The focus of the meeting was to find ways of working together in our individual communities. To that end it was a resounding success. Many reports were given, demonstrating joint events and projects.We went to the meeting in a spirit of love and brotherhood and the meeting ended in just that manner. There was no attempt to solve any organizational differences. The IUA made it very clear that they are completely sure what their principles and objectives are and will continue to pursue worthy projects, being centered in their focus of disseminating the teachings of The Urantia Book, as delegated under Article 3.4 of the Declaration of Trust.
Cathy Jones
IUA Administrator