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If you have recently discovered the Urantia Book and would like to discuss it with other readers, there are weekly study groups throughout Southern California. Many groups offer on-line study via Skype.

Groups in Southern California

Upcoming Quarterly Meetings

June 28, 2025
3 – 5 pm

Reflectivity & Memory

The Power of Intelligent Reflection 
&

The Art of Training Your Memory 

By Tony Finstad
Reflectivity

We’ll take a look at this mysterious phenomenon of universe reflectivity — that unique and inexplicable power to see, hear, sense, and know all things as they transpire throughout a super universe, and to focalize, by reflectivity, all this information and knowledge at any desired point — then let’s quickly move into personal reflection and how it can be used as a tool to illuminate spiritual values, strengthen our faith, and grow us godward.  Read More ->

Tony Finstad

I was born and raised in Seattle and have lived in Washington D.C., Alaska, Arizona, and now Bend, Oregon. I’m a proud father of two daughters, with three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. I discovered The Urantia Book in 1976 while hitchhiking along the California coast and attending a Big Sur campout—it’s been a lifelong gift ever since.

Over the years, I’ve hosted study groups, served as the founding president of the Pilot Light Urantia Society of Seattle (PLUSS), and held roles on the General Council and Executive Committee. I also helped launch the Youth and Young Adult Committee (YaYA) and currently lead a UB men’s group that’s met weekly for over five years.

I love to travel, spend time in nature, and serve wherever I can. I’m deeply grateful to live during this rich and evolving time on Urantia.

Introductory Videos to The Urantia Book

THE URANTIA BOOK – INTRODUCTION (8:28)
Listen to a clear, compelling overview of The Urantia Book from a long-time reader and expert explainer. In this two-part video, the presenter says the book is for those who crave truth. He summarizes its major themes and reveals his approach to reading it.

DISCOVER VIDEO (2:51)
This video is about the deep questions The Urantia Book can answer. The book helps you understand the cosmos, our world, and our spiritual potential.

JESUS: AN INTRODUCTION (7:20)
A short movie that asks you to consider The Urantia Book as an elegant response to the mystery of life. It introduces the beautiful teachings of Jesus—a divine being who taught that we are all children in the
family of a loving God.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE URANTIA BOOK 2013 (3:11)
An entertaining and touching video in which several Urantia Book readers talk about what the book means to them. They’re a diverse group but united in their love for the book because of how it helps them grow in spirit.

SIA TALKS ABOUT THE URANTIA BOOK (3:38)
Sia talks about his personal journey with The Urantia Book. It’s a moving account of finding the book early in life, putting it aside for years, and rediscovering its value after life-threatening surgery.

Previous Speakers at Our Quarterly Meetings

How good is AI at answering UB Questions?

With Robert Burns and Gabriel Rymberg

What physiology might be associated with our sprituality.

By Geoff Taylor, PhD

Exploring Soul Groups

By Patrick Yesh and Kurt Cira

Exploring Soul Groups Unifying Communication

By Aprilhelen, Don Clementin, Zshonette Reed

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

By Andrea Barnes

The Discovery of the Garden of Eden

By Robert Sarmast

The Center for Unity

Urantia Book Los Angeles Presents The Center for Unity with Gabriel Rymberg and Rick Lyons A Quarterly Educational Zoom Program May 20, 2023

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Discovery of the Garden of Eden

The Discovery of the Garden of Eden

I’m going to show you the Garden of Eden, just as the Urantia Book describes it. You’re going to be some of the first people to see this after 34,000 years. And I’m not just saying that, I’m going to prove it.

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Patrick Yesh

On Personality Join as we explore the fascinating topic of personality as it is revealed in the Fifth Epochal Revelation. https://youtu.be/zHOH2W1RGmI

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Guy Perron and Agnés Lazar

Discover better ways to work with your Thought Adjuster.  https://youtu.be/_xk77nk6-3o Here are some takeaways from our Workshop with Guy and Agnés Video link at bottom Simplicity brings us closer to Go “God Lives Within You” – those words can change your life Best way is to communicate regularly is to have a Divine Appointment Dear

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URANTIA UNIVERSITY’S EXCITING NEW OFFERINGS

Elisabeth Callahan, Executive Director of Urantia University Institute, will highlight the various educational programs available. She’ll discuss the regular “live” online courses and the new ‘Self-Directed Study of The Urantia Book’ courses. In addition, she’ll delve into some of the new tracks they’re developing including the Integrative Wellbeing Program and the evolving UB Teacher Training Program.  One of the programs we are most excited to hear about

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Bridging the Gap by David Kantor

David Kantor on Bridging the Gap

David Kantor joined us via Zoom on December 19th, 2019. He explains that after the crucifixion the debris that was left scattered about had no cohesive place to come back to. He noted how the Christian church has lumbered through the centuries allowing the Truth to be preserved to some extent but it seems to

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A Candid Conversation

Pato and Antoinette delighted us with their candid conversation, music and friendship. What a delight to have these two sweet souls who are dedicated to the revelation grace our stage. We had the opportunity to learn more about them and what they are interested in. Thank you so very much to Pato and Antoinette for

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Wally Ziglar

Wally Ziglar – Urantia Movement History

Wally Ziglar takes us on a trip down memory lane. His involvement with the Urantia Movement begins just after TUB is published in 1955. He names most of the names and places and events that have now become familiar to us, but he surprises us with some wonderful new personal insights and recollections. Watch the Video

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August Quarterly with Wally Ziglar

We all had a lovely afternoon at the home of Mark, Wayne and Ron. Long time reader Wally Ziglar charmed us with tales from the early days of the Urantia movement. We had beautiful day lounging by the pool and enjoying the pleasure of each other’s company. The food was delicious. Wally started reading the

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Jesus comes to life in this fascinating modern biography excerpted from The Urantia Book. Many of these historical stories are familiar to readers of the New Testament but dozens are new, including the missing years not found in the Bible. Here you discover Jesus presented as never before, both as divine Son and human hero whose matchless life inspires, comforts, and transforms you.

It is beautifully written in modern, page-turning prose and complemented with 106 paintings from 35 renowned artists, including 42 originally commissioned works you will see for the first time. The paintings run the gamut of fine art celebrating the life of Christ, both classic and modern. These artists poured their souls into these portraits of higher spiritual reality. Our deep appreciation and humble gratitude go out to each one of them.

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Our February 2018 Meeting

The Parables of Jesus
with Jim English

Our November 2017 Meeting

Building a Community of Teachers and Leaders - Zshonette Paul and Don Clementin

Our 2017 August Meeting

Partnership with God
Tom Choquette

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Urantia Book Translation Portal

Find the Urantia Book in numerous languages for download or online reading.

UB Historical Society Rolls out new site

Check out the Historical Societies new website. Victoria Clark and Andrea Barnes worked hand in hand on this new look.