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	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:25:07 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How l formed a Urantia study group in my community:]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">How l formed a Urantia study group in my community:</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><img alt="" height="36" src="http://spiritualfamily.net/images/Bars/Bar-arch-01.png" width="560"></span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><img alt="" src="https://spiritualfamily.net/photos/thumbnail/81880/master/"></span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245);"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Preparing the Groundwork</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">1. *Prayer and Reflection*: l prayed for guidance and reflected on my motivations for forming a study group. I wanted to share the Urantia Book&#39;s teachings with others and create a supportive community.<br />
2. *Identifying Potential Members*: l thought about people in my community who might be interested in the Urantia Book. I considered friends, acquaintances, and fellow spiritual seekers.</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245);"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Reaching Out and Building Interest</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">1. *Initial Outreach*: l sent emails and made phone calls to potential members, inviting them to an introductory meeting.<br />
2. *Social Media Post*: l posted about the study group on my social media accounts, including Facebook and WhatsApp<br />
3. *Local Spiritual Events*: l attended local spiritual events, conferences, and workshops, where l networked with like-minded individuals and promoted my study group.</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245);"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Organizing the Group</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">1. *Initial Meeting*: l hosted an initial meeting at my home, where l introduced the Urantia Book and discussed the study group&#39;s purpose and format.<br />
2. *Choosing Study Materials*: The group decided to start with Paper 1, &quot;The Universal Father,&quot; and progress through the book at a pace comfortable for everyone.<br />
3. *Meeting Schedule*: The group agreed to meet bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings.</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245);"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Launching the Group</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">1. *First Study Session*: l facilitated the first study session, guiding the group through a discussion of Paper 1.<br />
2. *Encouraging Participation*: l encouraged everyone to share their thoughts, insights, and questions, creating a safe and supportive environment.</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245);"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Ongoing Growth and Development</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;">1. *Consistent Meetings*: The group maintained a consistent meeting schedule, with me and other members taking turns facilitating discussions.<br />
2. *Service Projects*: The group organized service projects, such as volunteering at a local food bank, to apply the Urantia Book&#39;s teachings in practical ways. though we don&#39;t have enough access to get money to provide food to needy but we share the word of god with them</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245);"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By following these steps, l successfully formed a vibrant Urantia study group in my community, providing a supportive environment for spiritual growth, exploration, and service</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 14.4px; background-color: rgb(237, 240, 245); text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="111" src="http://spiritualfamily.net/images/Bars/Bar-00-break-c.png" width="1000"></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Ainamani John</dc:creator>
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