Study Groups

  • Facebook Study Groups

    September 18, 2026

    In the last issue of Tidings we published a presentation by Jeannie Vázquez, Chair of the Social Media Committee. In this issue we have five articles from members of Urantia … read more of Facebook Study Groups.

  • Facebook Study Groups and The Urantia Book

    September 18, 2026

    There are an estimated one million Urantia Book readers globally, people who engage with the book in some form. One important form of engagement today is social media, and in … read more of Facebook Study Groups and The Urantia Book.

  • Social Media: “Deciphering Urantia” Study Group on Facebook

    September 18, 2026

    The platform “Deciphering Urantia” was conceived and designed with the general aim of serving as a bridge between different spiritual traditions, science, and The Urantia Book. In order to preserve … read more of Social Media: “Deciphering

  • Virtual Study Groups

    September 18, 2026

    My early relationship with The Urantia Book is not particularly original. Over time, I began to realize that many of us similarly experience our beginnings: with a feeling akin to … read more of Virtual Study Groups.

  • My Experience with Online Facebook Study Groups

    September 18, 2026

    When I first began reading The Urantia Book, I noticed how difficult it was for me to read fluently and without interruption. Understanding completely new concepts and words was very … read more of My Experience with Online Facebook Study

  • Latin America Study Group Meeting

    September 18, 2026

    The following is a transcript of the opening presentation: Hello, my name is Wilson León Naranjo, Director of the Study Groups Committee of Urantia Association International. It is a great … read more of Latin America Study Group Meeting.

  • Belonging to a Study Group

    June 24, 2026

    After discovering The Urantia Book quite unexpectedly in a book shop in 1986, I spent some fifteen years as a solo reader grappling with its vast content with many new … read more of Belonging to a Study Group.

  • Study Group with the Aloha Spirit

    June 24, 2026

    Being a study group host is an honor but also an important responsibility. The Urantia Foundation was instructed that thousands of study groups needed to be established. After discovering the … read more of Study Group with the Aloha Spiri

  • From the Hawaiian Islands – What Study Group Means to Me

    June 24, 2026

    Teri, Oahu: My husband Kit and I started the Kailua study group over twenty years ago. We met at our house for years and transitioned to Zoom because of Covid. … read more of From the Hawaiian Islands What Study Group Means to Me.

  • Study Group Inspirations

    March 15, 2026

    The Nuggets of Truth Study Group has been meeting in various homes, community centers, and a restaurant, in the Sierra foothills region for about 15 years. There was a hiatus … read more of Study Group Inspirations.

  • A Study Group or Humanity in Miniature

    March 15, 2026

    I have been part of a study group since 2018. I thought I had seen that you had to have read the entire book prior to joining one, and it … read more of A Study Group or Humanity in Miniature.

  • The Transformative Power of Community-Based Online Urantia Book Study Groups

    March 15, 2026

    How Social Media Platforms Are Revolutionizing Study and Connection A few months ago, I was approached by Phillip Marriot, of the Urantia Association’s Study Group Committee, with a special request: … read more of The Transformative Power

  • The Value of Interactive Education

    March 15, 2026

    When Students Study Together In his recent President’s Letter, Mo Siegel of Urantia Foundation reflected upon the past twelve months and expressed deep gratitude to staff, volunteers, donors, and board … read more of The Value of Interacti

  • Global Study Group Survey

    September 12, 2023

    Dear Urantia Book Students, To better serve study groups all over the world we are launching the latest global study group survey. It will enable us to feel the pulse … read more of Global Study Group Survey.

  • A Study Group As a Circle of Trust

    December 5, 2022

    I invite you to consider a study group as a Circle of Trust. I became familiar with the term “Circle of Trust” back in 2004 with the publication of Parker … read more of A Study Group As a Circle of Trust.

  • Why a Study Group? (video)

    October 7, 2022

    This is a video presentation by Gaetan Charland, former President of Urantia Association International and former Chair of the Study Groups Committee of the ISB. He currently (2022) serves as … read more of Why a Study Group? (video).

  • Mission, Philosophy and Goals of Study Groups (video)

    October 7, 2022

    This is a video presentation by Gaetan Charland, former President of Urantia Association International and former Chair of the Study Groups Committee of the ISB. He currently (2022) serves as … read more of Mission, Philosophy and Goals of

  • Creating a Study Group (video)

    October 7, 2022

    This is a video presentation by Gaetan Charland, former President of Urantia Association International and former Chair of the Study Groups Committee of the ISB. He currently (2022) serves as … read more of Creating a Study Group (video).

  • Facilitating a Study Group (video)

    October 7, 2022

    This is a video presentation by Gaetan Charland, former President of Urantia Association International and former Chair of the Study Groups Committee of the ISB. He currently (2022) serves as … read more of Facilitating a Study Group (vide

  • Methods for Facilitating a Study Group (video)

    October 7, 2022

    This is a video presentation by Gaetan Charland, former President of Urantia Association International and former Chair of the Study Groups Committee of the ISB. He currently (2022) serves as … read more of Methods for Facilitating a Study