Here is an article by Mark Wood that will be published in the Mini Messenger from the Urantia Book Fellowship next week:
"The Milk of Truth
A Baby-Steps Approach to Sharing The Urantia Book
A group called Urantia Sharing has over the years distributed thousands of copies of The Urantia Book to those who couldn’t afford to buy it.
But it has found that the sheer size of the book and its advanced language can present obstacles to new readers or those who are not fluent in English.
So the group has launched a new initiative: sending Michelle Klimesh’s book The Story of Everything to those who have shown an interest in The Urantia Book and an intention to engage with it.
The Story of Everything is a summary of the 2,097-page The Urantia Book, condensing its concepts and teachings into 295 pages, leaving out much of the detail while retaining the revelation’s vast scope.
“We’ve observed that many recipients, particularly those with limited English proficiency, often read only Part IV of The Urantia Book,” says Soren K. Vestergaard, the presiding head of Urantia Sharing.
“While Part IV is valuable, this approach does not align with the revelators’ intended way of engaging with the material. It tends to produce only general knowledge rather than deep spiritual wisdom.”
The size of The Urantia Book can also make it challenging for many to absorb its wisdom, he adds.
The group sees The Story of Everything as a more accessible introduction that beautifully distills the essence of The Urantia Book.
300 copies for Central Uganda
The first target audience is made up of potential Urantia Book readers in central Uganda. The group sent out the first 100 copies of The Story of Everything in late January and they’re currently in transit. It is now raising funds to place an additional order of 200 more copies to reach even more seekers.
“The real momentum will build at our Big Urantia Distribution Party on April 20, where we will be hosting an event with good food, fellowship, and an inspiring mission: equipping those who are dedicated to spreading these truths in their communities. Each attendee will receive at least 12 copies of Michelle’s book to distribute,” says Soren.
An even larger Distribution Party in central Uganda is planned for August 21 after a bulk order of 2,000 copies is made on July 1 to ensure they arrive in time.
Soren sees this structured approach—introducing readers to Klimesh’s book before The Urantia Book—as a potential pattern for future outreach efforts.
“By offering this as a prelude, we aim to guide readers toward a fuller engagement with the revelation.”
Urantia Sharing partnered with the publisher to print copies at minimal cost, “ensuring that they are given freely to all who seek truth.”
Soren can be reached at: skvestergaard@gmail.com
The Urantia Book Fellowship is a partner of Urantia Sharing. It has provided it with over $25000 in support over the last decade through the Fellowship’s Pipeline of Light program."
