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Urantia Africa Revelation Outreach in Uganda | Photo Presentation with Revelation Inspired Music from Africa

In every generation of man his human teachers of truth appear on the earth and bring new and higher teachings about the gift of the Father (eternal life) and the gift of the Creator Son (the ministry of salvation) known on this world as Jesus Christ to every individual who receives these divine gifts.

Every citizen who is born from above understands that He alone is the way, the truth and the life. No one goes to the Father except by Him. 

This Video is to promote the works of these human teachers of truth who are now active in the world and ministering to today's generation. We represent a religion open to all and without dogma or ceremony. A true religion,  the religion of the spirit, is identical to the religion lived, taught and demonstrated to the world by Our Creator.

It is also to promote the new 5th epochal revelations recently received from Divine Sons of God on earth and to disseminate these new teachings to all nations and to all peoples. This Video presents the Revelation Outreach occurring in Uganda and now spreading to the Congo.

Choose Urantia Unity

I believe the Urantia movement is approaching its tipping point – a point when it will seem like “suddenly” the whole world knows about this revelation.  Most of us pray for that day, expecting it might be a time of enlightenment.  And for some, many, it might be.  But I also believe it will be a time of controversy and great testing for us. 

Are we ready for this test?

Right now the perceptions of the Urantia community suffer from a self-inflicted wound.  That wound is our split, the fracture that occurred in Urantia Brotherhood about 35 years ago.  Since that time, our movement has steadily lost not only its initial momentum, but some credibility as well.

The Fellowship and Association, the two organizations that operate with literally identical purposes, continue to be in damaging competition.  It is wasteful to duplicate effort and compete for donors and volunteers.  It is demoralizing for those who have read and been inspired by The Urantia Book to look at us and wonder how we can expect to transform the world when we won’t first transform ourselves.

It hurts our credibility to hold on to pettiness and resentment.  No one can truly read and understand even part of the Urantia Book and think that those qualities are harmonious with God’s plans for us.

There is no shame in the split.  The shame is in what has happened in the wake of the split, and the ugly words both sides have spoken about the other - quite the opposite of truth, beauty, and goodness. 

We must end this, today, together, and forever.  The world is about to discover The Urantia Book, and will be taking a close look at those who claim to follow its teachings. 

The decisions we make together have the potential to set us on a new path of growth and health. But progress - the watchword of the universe - will require a combination of boldness and wisdom. 

Where are boldness and wisdom?  When I talk to people in our community about the benefits of the two organizations becoming one, people often quote to me the part of the book about spiritual unity not uniformity.  I am not talking about spiritual uniformity.  I don’t think anyone can look at the diversity of expression and service in the Fellowship or Association and think for a second that we want uniformity.  This excuse is not wise.  It is absurd.

Some have said to me we need to just wait for the old guard to die off, the older generation, before we can pursue organizational unity.  I reject that suggestion as passive, and frankly a little lazy. This suggestion is not bold, it's cowardly.

We are supposed to do the hard work.  Where is our courage?  Why would we just wait it out when there is a bigger victory that is waiting for us? 

“The greatest affliction of the cosmos is never to have been afflicted. Mortals only learn wisdom by experiencing tribulation.” [48:7.14 (556.14)]

The purpose of affliction is to have a chance to achieve a bigger victory, and the bigger victory before us is forgiveness. 

Real forgiveness.  Hard, but worth it. 

And if you don’t believe me, just look at Jesus on the cross.

It will take intention and a steady effort to turn this big ship, to do the Father’s will without caving into emotion and the attitudes that have become the mental poisons about which we have been warned:  “…fear, anger, envy, jealousy, suspicion, and intolerance likewise tremendously interfere with the spiritual progress of the evolving soul.” [110:1.5 (1204.3)]

Forgiving tolerance.  Enduring peace.

We are stronger together.  God placed us all at the beginning of this revelation, when he would need what Christy called Soldiers of the Circles.  As these soldiers, it is our job to be the advance team, to seed this revelation and nurture it so that these new seeds take root in good soil and grow. 

WE have to be good soil.  WE have to cultivate good soil, and make hard and barren soil fertile through tolerance, acceptance, friendship, and love.  Those things are like water and sunlight.  They give seeds a safe place to grow and thrive.

Unity is attractive.  Like a magnet, it draws people into its cohesive power.  This unhealed part of our history is an incredible opportunity to demonstrate that we walk our talk, even when it’s hard.  Especially when it’s hard. 

We must look at all challenges as solvable even if the solution is beyond our comprehension or desires. 

Imagine being part of a movement that has been strengthened by conflict and healed through love and forgiveness?  What a powerful testimony to the rewards of choosing the Father’s way.

I invite you to join me in this fervent pursuit of unity, no matter what it takes. Because the strong seeding of this revelation depends not on our ability to preach the gospel but to prove the gospel.

We are not alone.  A host of celestial helpers stand ready to assist just as soon as we relinquish our stronghold on self-righteousness and really trust the Father. 

The Prince of Peace rules our universe.  And God waits for us to choose.  

Your signature on this petition indicates you are in favor of organizational unity, eliminating competition for donors and volunteers between the main organizations, and reduce wasteful duplication of effort and redundancies. 

It indicates you are committed to healing forgiveness and enduring peace.  Your signature puts appropriate pressure on the leadership of both organizations to go back to the negotiation table and not leave until one new organization has been formed, an umbrella organization committed to effectively sharing the revelation and creating an exemplary community where seekers can spiritually thrive.

PLEASE NOTE: This petition is on Change.org so that all signatures can be in one place.  You do NOT need to donate anything in order to sign, even though Change.org will tell you that your donation makes the petition travel farther.  That is not true.  Our community is small;  sharing the link to this petition with other Urantia Book readers is the best way to spread the word.

Note by Paul Kemp: Donating large or small sums of money to Change.org IS NOT GOING TO HELP SPREAD THIS PETITION!!!

If you truly desire to help in this Unity effort ask the UAI and the Urantia Fellowship to open a fund dedicated to help facilitate the meetings and debates that can solve this breech in Unity and place your donations there where the funds can be useful in facilitating the healing. Change.org has already received $673​.00 USD on this Petition. What will help is Sharing the link on Social Media or your Websites. Use the link above by right clicking the sign the petition image and copying the link without tracking codes added. This will be far more productive as it will attract revelation family who are on your social media. If you are a member of SFN simply click the far right hand share link near the page title and it will post on your Facebook Page.

Inspiring film about food sovereignty; we are working on it here in Oregon, and here it is in Africa, a worldwide movement,  we are glad to be part of the worldwide food sovereignty movement.  Blessings, Lindianne

 The AFSA Weekly Media Digest was created to provide AFSA members, partners, and supporters with timely and credible information on agroecology and food sovereignty movements in Africa and around the world. You'll get the English version of the weekly media digest every Friday and the Francophone media monitoring update every Wednesday. Both of these initiatives, we hope, will keep you abreast of the current regional and global realities and discourses shaping our food system, as well as spark conversations about a healthy and resilient future for people and our planet.

We're thrilled to announce the final episode of ‘THE LAST SEED’ film, "Farmers' Seeds: The Key to Agroecology.” This production is a result of a partnership between the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, Biowatch South Africa, and PELUM Tanzania. This compelling documentary takes a deep dive into the world of farming, agriculture, and most importantly, the critical role of seeds. Through a diverse set of voices, including farmers, consumers, and agricultural experts, the film emphasizes the role of seeds as the basis of life and sustainable agriculture. The film opens with a powerful quote, "They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds." encapsulating the resilience inherent in farmers' seeds. The film underscores the importance of farmer-managed seed systems, highlighting their crucial role in sustainable, agroecological practices. It celebrates the resilience of these seeds that have nourished communities over generations. The film stresses that preserving indigenous seeds extends beyond ensuring a food supply—it also includes protecting our environment and maintaining a vital relationship between earth and its inhabitants. One of the core messages conveyed throughout the film is the rejection of the colonization of African food policies, agricultural practices, and governance. Instead, the documentary proposes agroecology—a sustainable approach to farming that embraces farmer-managed seed systems. By empowering farmers to take control of their seeds, agroecology represents a departure from dependency on corporate entities. A fundamental tenet of the film is the importance of diversity and how it can help us transition towards a more sustainable, agroecological approach. By encouraging farmers to experiment with diversifying their crops, we can increase the productivity of the entire farm, not just one crop. This idea forms the crux of a key message in the film: agroecology is about increasing the productivity of the whole farm. Agroecology prioritizes farmers' empowerment, enabling them to make informed decisions based on local conditions. It reduces reliance on external seed sources as farmers can cultivate and improve their seeds through observation, testing, and adaptation. Each seed thus becomes a knowledge reservoir, integrating years of information about the environment and enhancing resilience. The film also highlights the fragility of the industrial seed system, drawing attention to its vulnerability when faced with adverse conditions. In contrast, the seeds from a farmer-managed seed system demonstrate their ability to thrive and adapt, reflecting their close alignment with the local ecosystem. It becomes clear that agroecology, rooted in traditional knowledge and sustainable practices, outperforms industrial agriculture on multiple fronts. Ultimately, "Farmers' Seeds: The Key to Agroecology" argues that transitioning towards agroecology may be a challenging endeavor, but it is by no means unattainable. It is a rallying cry for everyone – farmers, consumers, and policymakers – to put our minds and hearts into supporting sustainable agricultural practices. We invite you to join us on this eye-opening journey into the world of agroecology. Let's explore the power of seeds, the resilience of nature, and the potential of farmer-managed seed systems. By embracing agroecology, we can cultivate a future where sustainable farming and food sovereignty are the norm.

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  ^3:5.2 The Father rules through his Sons; on down through the universe organization there is an unbroken chain of rulers ending with the Planetary Princes, who direct the destinies of the evolutionary spheres of the Father's vast domains. It is no mere poetic expression that exclaims: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." "He removes kings and sets up kings." "The Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men."

  ^114:0.1 THE Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men through many celestial forces and agencies but chiefly through the ministry of seraphim.

  ^114:6.8 4. The angels of nation life. These are the "angels of the trumpets," directors of the political performances of Urantia national life. The group now functioning in the overcontrol of international relations is the fourth corps to serve on the planet. It is particularly through the ministry of this seraphic division that "the Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men." 

  ^134:5.3 Religious teachers must always remember that the spiritual sovereignty of God overrides all intervening and intermediate spiritual loyalties. Someday civil rulers will learn that the Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men.

April 29th 2023

World Gospel Ministries Urantia book fellowship Discovering the truth and feeding the community April 29th ZOOM Conference 4 1/2 Hours Separate Presentations

Presentation by Gumisiriza Julius How To Serve Your Fellows    • 2023 04 29 ZOOM U...  

Presentation by Bahai Allan Eric Fruits-of-faith-and-life-realities    • 2023 04 29 Uranti...  

Presentation by Marin DeJohn 2023 04 29 Marin DeJohn Presentation Vision-casting for The Jesus MeetUp    • 2023 04 29 Marin ...  

Presentation by Juliet Hughes Revelation Thought Gems    • 2023 04 29 Juliet...  

Presentation by Lindianne Sappington The planetary spiritual administration and the food forest movement    • 

Presentation by L...   Presentation by Monica Kemp The promises of God found in the revelation    • 2023 04 29 Zoom C...  

Presentation by Paul Kemp The instructions of God Found in the Revelation    • 2023 04 29 Paul K...  

World Gospel Ministries Urantia book fellowship Discovering the truth and feeding the community April 29th ZOOM Conference 4 1/2 Hours Separate Presentations

Presentation by Gumisiriza Julius How To Serve Your Fellows    • 2023 04 29 ZOOM U...  

Presentation by Bahai Allan Eric Fruits-of-faith-and-life-realities    • 2023 04 29 Uranti...  

Presentation by Marin DeJohn 2023 04 29 Marin DeJohn Presentation Vision-casting for The Jesus MeetUp    • 2023 04 29 Marin ...  

Presentation by Juliet Hughes Revelation Thought Gems    • 2023 04 29 Juliet...  

Presentation by Lindianne Sappington The planetary spiritual administration and the food forest movement    • 

Presentation by L...   Presentation by Monica Kemp The promises of God found in the revelation    • 2023 04 29 Zoom C...  

Presentation by Paul Kemp The instructions of God Found in the Revelation    • 2023 04 29 Paul K...