IC05
Workshops and Presentations
SpiritQuest
Eef Hoedemaker and Roy Healy
UB (you be) The Revelation. By using practical techniques and the "learn by experience" model, SpiritQuest addresses the key elements of spiritual growth. SpiritQuest builds upon the abilities and strengths the participants already have, bringing about an understanding in a very short period of time.
SpiritQuest: Training the Teachers and Teaching the Trainers
The Marriage Relationship and Family Living: Antagonistic Cooperation
Arlene and Buck WeimerThis first workshop began with practicing communication skills using the “Feedback” technique, and a critiquing of the difference between sympathy and empathy. Three levels of conflict resolution were identified and practiced using the pattern of Christ Michael and the Creative Mother Spirit in their “Proclamation of Equality”.
The Marriage Relationship -- Antagonistic Cooperation
Handout: The Solemnity of Trust
Activity: Trust Walk
Handout: Empathetic Sensitivity
Activity: Experience Empathetic Communication
Handout: Empathetic Problem Solving
Handout: Stages of Development in a Long Term Relationship
Handout: Assertiveness: Healthy ConfrontationGroup dynamics and methods of discipline were identified in the second workshop and the “Mutual Respect” technique experienced. Parents had an opportunity to practice the mastering of anger and assisting in the moral development of their children. Everyone participated in a Family Meeting on real family issues with the goal of consensus decision-making.
Family Living: The Master Civilizer
Do's and Don'ts of Family Meetings
Activity: Experience a Family Meeting
Handout: The Mutual Respect Method of Discipline
Activity: Mutual Respect Disciplining
Becoming Universe Conscious Citizens: Challenge of the Next Fifty Years
The Beauty Part
Stephen ZendtRecognizing and understanding the Paradise Pattern from the Paradise viewpoint is the key. Sharing, integrating and unifying our experiences within that pattern is our assignment. Spiritualized mind is our tool. When the teachers are ready, the students will appear. This world needs us to be ready. Please take the challenge.
On Removing the Barriers to a Civilized Discussion of Eugenics
FinnieWhat social forces have shaped our societal views on genetics? How can we answer those questions and deal with those debates regarding the views expressed in The Urantia Book? A variety of answers were presented in this thought-provoking workshop.
Journey to India: The Legacy of the Sethite Teachers
Dave HoltThis workshop followed the fascinating trail of the Sethite teachers as they set out from the Second Garden to spread the Adamic teachings across the face of Asia. Many major world religions reflect the labors of these tireless workers.
Enriching your Understanding of The Urantia Book
David KantorA simplified approach to long-term study for easier and deeper comprehension was presented. This session provided some new conceptual tools for readers who would like to undertake a deeper exploration of The Urantia Book for purposes of enriching their personal spiritual lives and enhancing their service potentials.
The Reality of the Universe Mother Spirit
Dr. Patricia RifePatricia Rife spoke on the Divine Feminine and the creative aspects of the Universal Mother (spiritual and cosmological), and compared these Urantia insights with modern day quantum physics terms, concepts, metaphors, and language.
Prophecy and The Urantia Book
Preston ThomasThis presentation contrasted the spiritual with the prevailing secular viewpoint of prophecy. It looked at specific prophecies from The Urantia Book concerning “the gigantic struggle between the secular and the spiritual.” Its goal was to validate the prophetic viewpoint and demonstrate its relevance to our lives and to our future.
Incorporating the Fifth Epochal Revelation in Organized Religion and Interfaith Activities
Eugenia Bryan, Steven Hecht, Linda Huff, Lee Loots, Ken Raveill, Stephen ZendtHow has The Urantia Book informed our spiritual pursuits and what faith contexts have we experienced? How do we perceive opportunities to be of service within organized religion? What role does The Urantia Book play in future religious explorations?
Divine Culture
Kathy George-MooreThroughout the next 50 years we will experience the pioneering of a *Divine Culture*. The Urantia Book gives us the understanding of how to actually live this culture and to be aware of the reality of its happening now. This exercise will explore this process of awareness in our everyday lives.
