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Nature and Nurture of the Soul – March 28-31, 2024

Faith is to religion what sails are to a ship; it is an addition of power, not an added burden of life. 159:3.8, (1766.4)

Mind is your ship, the Adjuster is your pilot, the human will is captain. The master of the mortal vessel should have the wisdom to trust the divine pilot to guide the ascending soul into the morontia harbors of eternal survival. 111:1.9, (1217.4)

Come set sail with us!

Mark your calendars now for the next exciting Urantia Association International Conference in 2024! This will be the 12th International Conference of the Association and is being organized by Urantia Association of the United States (UAUS). It will take place from the afternoon of March 28 thru noon March 31, 2024 (Thursday-Sunday)

The conference is a thorough study of the soul, with eight topics divided into two categories. Reading lists will be provided prior to the conference for those who wish to prepare in advance.

Check-in opens 3pm Thursday afternoon. There will be a welcome dinner at 6pm followed by a meet and greet reception with music and entertainment hosted by the Hawaii Urantia Local Association (H.U.L.A.).

Friday we will study the nature of our soul, including:

Your Thought Adjuster Initiates and Fosters Your Soul
Your Soul Is Morontial in Nature
Soul Consciousness Leads to God-Consciousness
Your Father on Paradise is the Destiny of Your Soul

Saturday we will study how to nurture our soul, including:

Your Soul Grows as you do the Father’s Will
The Spirit of Truth and Seraphic Guidance Stimulate Soul Growth
Worship and Prayer Promote Soul Growth
Your Soul Grows through Loving Ministry and Religious Living

Here are the 2024 UAUS conference readings, which include all references from The Urantia Book about the soul, organized by topic.

Easter Sunday we will conclude the conference with worship and a time for remembrance of Jesus.

Registration for the conference is $325.
Late registration (January 15, 2024 or later) is $375

Conference registration includes two lunches as well as morning and afternoon hospitality. (Lunch Sunday is not included.) Registration entitles you to be at the conference center and to attend all conference events. There might be some events after the conference ends (such as a Sunday afternoon tour) that require an additional fee.

Children and Teen Program

Kids have no registration fee for the conference, but there might be a minimal fee for the big kids and teens field trip (not more than $20) that will be paid separately.

Please indicate on the registration form if you are bringing children. You will be contacted for more details for planning purposes. Email uausconference2024@gmail.com if you have questions.

COVID Information

Your health and safety is important to us. COVID continues to spread, especially in a conference setting. We urge attendees to be fully vaccinated. We will respect people’s decision whether to wear a mask to protect both themselves and others. We also urge people to use non-contact greetings, for example “Namaste” rather than handshakes or hugs during the conference. Attendees will need to comply with the conference center’s rules, which might change. They can be found by clicking here.

Registration and Lodging

Click here to complete the registration form.

Note that registration is complete only after your payment has been processed.

Keep reading below for accommodation information – your conference registration does not include your lodging.

Be sure to read and understand the liability information:

Liability

Dear Participant of the 2024 Urantia Association International Conference (“The Conference”),

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in The Conference, related events and activities, I the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

1. While attending The Conference there are many risks including, but not limited to, risk of personal injury including disability or death, disease, food poisoning, heart attack or other emergency health problem, loss or damage to personal property, terrorism, personal liability for injury or damage to personal property of others.

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation. If I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest Association official immediately.

3. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS Urantia Association of the United States, Urantia Association International, its committees, its members, officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, partners, (RELEASEES), from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any injury, illness, disease, disability or death, I may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property I may incur, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by local and national law of the United States of America.

4. I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in The Conference or when lodging at or near the conference center during the The Conference and am aware of being strongly encouraged to obtain suitable medical or travel insurance for at least the period March 28-31, 2024.

5. I am responsible for all necessary travel regulations to and from The Conference, including obtaining passport, visa, or visa waivers as applicable.

6. I willingly agree to comply with terms and conditions and rules of the Maritime Conference Center, and agree with being removed or remove myself from the The Conference and the Maritime Conference Center if these terms, conditions, or rules are broken, without being able to receive any refund or an alternative place to stay during the event.

7. I hereby represent that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age (or this Agreement is also agreed to by my parent, natural guardian, or legal guardian (the “Guardian”)-); I hereby warrant that I (or the Guardian, if I am under the age of 18) am of legal age and competent to enter into this Agreement, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions I have accepted this Agreement without any inducement, assurance or guarantee.

8. I willingly agree to comply to the terms and conditions for registration before completing this registration process successfully and am aware if I don’t agree with them, I cannot participate in The Conference.

9. Please note, you are charged a fee by the registration processor each time you complete a registration. There are no refunds after completing the registration successfully and paying for your Conference registration.

Privacy Notice: What We Will Do with Personal Information Provided

Urantia Association International Privacy Policy is at: https://urantia-association.org/about-uai/governance-policies/privacy-policy/ or a printed copy can be provided.

Any personal information collected from applicants will be used to:

Register you for The Conference, which may include sharing your personal information with the Maritime Conference Center as well as third parties that provide payment processing.

Contact registrants by email or postal mail.

Send periodic newsletters, the Journal or other announcements.

Your personal information will not be shared with organizations other than Urantia Association of United states and Urantia Association International without your pre-approval or used for any purposes other than those stated above. Your personal contact information will be kept until you advise us otherwise.

You can change your privacy preferences by contacting us at: centraloffice@urantia-association.org and +1 (773) 572-1180.

Accommodation Information

The closest airport is the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (airport code BWI). Shuttle service will be provided to the conference center. You can call the Maritime center for more information. Their shuttle visits BWI and an Amtrak station – but call them to ask for details and scheduling.

Hotel rooms are booked separately through the Maritime Conference Center. You may stay at a different hotel if you wish. Breakfast and dinner are included with MCC rooms. (Note that you need to be either a conference attendee or room guest to make use of amenities on the site.) If a member of your group is not going to attend the conference activities, please let us know so we can provide local area information. We will help arrange group tours if enough people are interested.

To reserve rooms at the hotel serving the conference center call 410-859-5700 and press 7 for reservations. This will connect you to the front desk. Remember to tell them group code 1456.
Ask the person there to make reservations during the “Urantia Association International Conference” dated 3/28/2024 through 3/31/2024.
The only requirement is that a reservation be connected to the conference. Room reservations can begin before or end after the conference.
Stays can also be extended. While attending the conference, visit the front desk and ask for the extension.
Room rates are $139 single occupancy or $184 double occupancy plus applicable taxes.
Or you can reserve rooms online at www.mccbwi.org/accommodations.html using group code 1456

Volunteers are needed to lead breakout sessions and to give brief talks on the program topics, as well as help with conference organization, check-ins, and other activities.

Check back for updates on entertainment, speaker list, and group tours.

Let us know on the registration form if you are interested in children’s events or childcare.

Questions? Want to help? Email uausconference2024@gmail.com

This conference is promoted and hosted by Urantia Association International and Urantia Association of the United States.

Sponsored by Urantia Foundation and Truthbook