Dissemination Project at the Salon de l’Éveil – August, 2026
Dissemination project at the Salon de l’Éveil – August, 2026
Dear friends who, no doubt, enjoy discussing the revelations contained in The Urantia Book whenever the opportunity arises, here is an account of the experience of our group of seven volunteers who represented the Urantia Association of Quebec at the annual Salon de l’Éveil (The Awakening Fair) held at a hotel in Laval, just outside of Montreal.
As part of our Local Association’s outreach project, titled “Sowers of Seeds of Truth,” we had reserved a table on which our presentation materials were arranged in a simple yet effective way: spiritual books specifically designed to convey the values found in The Urantia Book, as well as brochures, bookmarks, cards, and copies of The Urantia Book.
In a relaxed atmosphere, we sold twelve books and gave away six more through
occasional raffles. Some visitors were already familiar with the book and felt encouraged to explore it further or to read it again.
Here are some comments from my fellow volunteers:
Marc Belleau – It was a profoundly enriching experience, marked by authentic encounters with seekers of truth. The clientele of this type of event, oriented towards spiritual research, is naturally receptive to the ideas put forward in The Urantia Book. It is fertile ground for the dissemination of its teachings and an ideal context for sincere and inspiring exchanges.
I went there as a volunteer with a clear goal: to create opportunities for connection, rather than trying to sell the book or attract more people to the organization. This approach proved extremely beneficial for me. By focusing on human connection—the joy of meeting people and interacting with them—I was able to engage in conversations that were more open, more inspiring, and often more meaningful.
This experience was a real awakening for me to a different way of interacting with those who approach to learn more about The Urantia Book. Many of my apprehensions have melted away like snow in the sun, to the point where I am already looking forward to the next fair.
I wish you, likewise, a similarly enriching experience.
Robert Cadieux – We had some beautiful encounters with people who were interested in the revealed truth contained in The Urantia Book and who were looking for the essential: finding inner balance.
The ideas I had prepared for discussion were focused on the simplicity of living the religious experience; talking about God who is associated with our lives, our guardian angels, and other celestial personalities. People were receptive.
The parable of the sower was Jesus’ first parable.
At the Salon de l’Éveil, we were able to sow in good soil.
Guy Perron – It was with joy that I participated at the Salon de l’Éveil
A few of us had begun to pray before the clientele arrived so as to solicit the help of the celestials, especially the social architects, so as to lead the right people to come and meet us at the booth… and that is indeed what happened. Prior to the event, we had agreed that we were to be there to welcome people, listen to their needs and answer certain questions, while avoiding pressure on book sales. What a difference in approach when we are not trying to impose or sell something!
At the Salon de l’Éveil, with God’s help, we were able to help many people perceive and feel that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and that the light of God’s consciousness—which awakens, uplifts, and illuminates the path—is indeed within us, and that it is simply up to each of us to open the door from within.
What a privilege it is to be able to serve our fellow human beings in this way and give back abundantly what we have received and continue to receive abundantly!
Jocelyne Daoust – It was my first time attending this event with such joy as a volunteer at the Urantia booth.
What was especially delightful was meeting the people who came to visit us and answering their questions about Urantia and the materials we offered them—materials that could shed light on certain topics, such as life after the death of the physical body, angels, and so on.
There were fruitful exchanges, as we welcomed each person by responding to their needs and the approach was oriented towards the light of God shining in each of us and around us. With God’s help it was a wonderful experience to sow seeds of light, to serve God and our fellow human beings.
In prayer, before the people arrived, we had blessed everyone who would stop by our booth and all the visitors at the fair.