spainURANTIA Community Remembers Bert Cobb

"Born Nov. 19, 1943, in San Jose, Calif., Roland "Bert" Cobb, 65, departed for the happy hunting grounds Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. His last days were spent peacefully in the house he built, under the care of his three children." So read
Bert's obiturary in the Magic Valley News in Bert's home town of Jerome, Idaho,

Bert's fond remembrances poured out between his friends in the Urantia community. Some of these are included below.

I just want to express my personal sense of loss at Bert's graduation, coupled with the joyous expectation that we'll all be regathered together again in magnificent and beauteous mansonia.

I loved his poetry, his humility, his wonderment at the cosmos and at nature's sublimity, his humor, his sincerity, his integrity, and his beingness.  He was the note-worthy poet of many an inspiring verse, and possessed a personality attractive and heart-warming to all.  What great authenticity he achieved in his life!   Let us celebrate!  Peace to all, - David Glass

Yes, it is true.  Bert graduated with grace and dignity from Urantia in the wee hours of this past Saturday morn at home with his three grown children nearby. We will miss him immensely, which is, quite honestly, an understatement.

It was our intention that all of you would receive the news through the soon-to-be released edition of Urantia Foundation Online News.  I realize this comes as a shock to some of you.  I also know that you, too, find comfort in the knowledge of the faith we shared so sweetly with Bert.  He is on his way in the Father's magnificent ascension scheme!

Well done our dear and faithful Brother Bert!  We love you now and forever. - Judy Van Cleve

MY FAVORITE BOOK by Bert Cobb

I was mounted up on the opposite end
reading my favorite book.

Now some folks think I'm backward
for the religious path I took.

But when I'm running free in the backcountry,
traversing mountain terrain,

Urantia mota makes my soul feel good,
and its science feels good to my brain.

But the greatest pleasure it brings me,
rated highest and far above....

is the reassuring goodness
of our Spirit Father's love.

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GLMUA Conference & CLP Meeting to be held in Chicago Area - September 25-27

Greater Lake Michigan Urantia Association (GLMUA) will be holding its Third Annual Fall Study Session in Chesterton, Indiana at the Hilton Garden Inn, the weekend of September 25th 27th, 2009. The program includes an informal social gathering on Friday Night with morning meditations preceding a full day session on Saturday and a half day on Sunday.

The Urantia Association of the United States will convene The Council of Local Presidents and Vice Presidents Annual Meeting just prior to the Fall Study Session, the afternoon of September 25th, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Those in attendance are welcome to observe the UAUS CLP meeting.

The Conference Committee and Governing Board of GLMUA extend a special invitation to all UAUS CLP members to join in our Fall Study Session with this year’s theme: “The Personal, Private and Living Revelation of Jesus to the Individual.” We will draw our living conference source material from Jesus’ teachings directed at the individual. We will include related source material from all parts of the revelation and conclude the Fall Study Session with an examination of specific excerpts from: “The Faith of Jesus.” Facilitators and Participants will offer their personal experiences for the benefit and inspiration of all in attendance.

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UAUS LOGO

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Urantia Association International has adopted an official logo for the national association. This logo is similar to the logo adopted by Urantia Association International and demonstrates our relationship within the UAI family of associations and with Urantia Foundation. Please note that whenever we use the concentric circles of Urantia Foundation the registered trademark symbol – the small circle R – must be included. For more information about use of the logo please request information from the UAI Central Office or refer to the UAI Style Guide.

MESSAGE from RICK LYON

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If you or anyone needs help with setting this up. Please give me a call at 773-572-1180 in the USA and we will be glad to help you find the best way for you to contribute to our mission or explain what our needs are for funding. I have Skype, ricklyon135, so I can call you for next to nothing if you prefer.



IDUA ANNUAL IDAHO GATHERING

The Idaho Urantia Association will have their
annual gathering at St. Gertrude's Farmhouse
in Cottowood, ID on Memorial Day weekend
once again this year. For information please
contact Judy VanCleave at jrvanclv@aol.com.