Historic Timeline of Events in the Revelation Community
1966-1980
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| 1966 721 books distributed |
Urantia Foundation establishes formal policy regarding permission to quote passages from the book, to use the name "Urantia" and to use the concentric circles symbol. [See "Guidelines for Use of Urantia Book Materials"] March 20 -- Memorial service held for five Forum members Minnie Kulieke (Mrs. Edmond F. J. Kulieke), Lulu Steinbeck, Caroline Brown, Lee Miller Jones, Edmond F.J. Kulieke, Sr. [See "Group Memorial Service for Five Forum Members"] March 24 -- Christy sends out letter to field representatives emphasizing early warnings about discussing the origins of the book. [Read text of Christy's letter] [See PDF replica of Christy's letter] July -- Alvin Kulieke conducts six day series on astronomy for First Urantia Society of Los Angeles. August 30 -- [See Vern Grimsley's overview of his "Urantia-based radio ministry"] Oklahoma Society begins providing bookmarks with quotes to local bookstore in effort to pique interest in The Urantia Book.28 December 6 -- Vern Grimsley writes to
Emma Christensen reporting on various situations in Southern California.
[See
correspondence]
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| 1967 1,146 books distributed |
April 28 -- Urantia Foundation approves second printing of the Jacques Weiss translation in three volumes, including footnotes, a pocket inside the front cover containing maps and diagrams of the cosmos, and Bible references added by Weiss. Dr. Sadler provided the approval with the simple condition that Weiss note in the book that these were additions made by the translator and were not part of the original text. July -- Jacques Weiss publishes "The Origin of The Urantia Book" [See Jacques Weiss' history] July -- Correspondence between Meredith Sprunger and Emma Christensen; Meredith wants to be more aggressive in outreach. Christy responds by sending Meredith a copy of "Wise Comments and Advices," a collection of paragraphs implicitly of origin in conversations with the revelators. [See correspondence between Meredith and Christy] August 4-5 -- Second Triennial Delegate Assembly of Urantia Brotherhood5 August -- Alvin Kulieke elected President of Urantia Brotherhood5 [Picture of Alvin Kulieke teaching at 533] Family of God Foundation established as a California Non-profit Corporation August -- Edith Cook finds an error in the diagrams Weiss included with the French text. Weiss had printed extra diagrams and sent them to Urantia Foundation as Christmas cards. Weiss had shown dark gravity bodies as existing in unpervaded space as well as in pervaded space. Edith pointed out that there was, according to The Urantia Book, only one belt of dark gravity bodies and that this was in pervaded space. Edith considers this to be a "major error" and reports to the trustees that "His concept would change our whole idea of the shape of the master universe." She further comments that she sees these maps as misrepresenting the teachings of The Urantia Book. August 25 -- Jacques Weiss meets with trustees in Chicago during which time the error on his diagram is reviewed. Weiss finally gave up in frustration and said he was not going to redo the maps at this point, that he would use up the ones he had, and perhaps would take up the matter at a later time. November 9 -- Jacques Weiss expresses frustration with what he sees as Urantia Foundation's hyper-vigilant concern about the spread of the revelation. Excerpt from his letter to the trustees: "Before 1955, the Forum, who held the manuscript, was centered on the waiting aspect. Several members believed that the Book would not even be published during their lifetime. Then the Hierarchy judged that the situation had matured and the time had come. They gave the green light for the publication with instructions to go slow, even very slow for the beginning. You have remained ever since in that position of first gear, without any further contact with the Hierarchy. Now they judge that the time has come to pass in second gear, not in high. But have you asked them? Obviously no. On the French side, we have constantly been helped by guardian angels and other entities who suggested and approved the passing in second gear, and furnished the corresponding opportunities. You have witnessed the results. We believe in their guidance and follow it, looking more lightly at the legal viewpoint since a spiritual, moral, mental and physical agreement exists between us."
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| 1968 1,400 books distributed |
February 11 -- Letter from Vern Grimsley to Emma Christensen describing
successes with radio broadcast. [See
correspondence] March 1 -- Second printing of The Urantia Book -- 10,000 copies6 Martin Myers moves in to 533 Diversey Parkway.24 Editor's note: Martin took up residence at 533 Diversey Parkway and became a faithful companion and caretaker for both Dr. Sadler and Emma Christensen during their declining years. It seems unfortunate that Martin's long dedication to this difficult and challenging service -- significantly easing the transition of these last two members of the contact commission to the mansion worlds -- has been so largely obscured by his political misfortunes of more recent years. [Picture of Martin Myers and Emma Christensen circa 1979] August 2-3 -- Third Summer Study Session of Urantia Brotherhood [Read "Address of Welcome" by E.L. Christensen] Publication of "A Study of the Master Universe" by William S. Sadler, Jr.3
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| 1969 2,822 books distributed |
January 25--First regional conference in Oklahoma City, conducted by Clyde Goodman28 March -- Georgia Gecht resigns from FUSLA
April 26 -- Death of Dr. William S. Sadler3 According to Meredith Sprunger:
"On Friday evening he seemed to understand that his earthly life
was about to close. With mental clarity he gave a farewell talk to those
who were close to him, in which he included the following words: "This
world is very real, but the next one is much more real. It is easy to
leave the pains of this world for the pleasures of the next. And I am
going to enjoy every moment of it. The transition from this world to
the next is very easy. There is no pain. I am very conscious of everything
that is going on. I could go on visiting with you for hours, but it
would be no use. The chapter is closed. The last lines have been written;
the book is finished." Then, turning to Christy, he said, "And
now Christy I pass the responsibilities of Urantia on to you. I know
you will do well for you have always been a good soldier. When you leave
you will pass the torch to the younger members. I'll tell them hello
up there for you." August 1-2 -- Fourth Summer Study Session of Urantia Brotherhood5 [See E.L. Christensen's welcome address -- "Our Call to Service"] October -- Robert Burton complains to Urantia Foundation regarding lack of accountability for contributed funds November 1 -- First Urantia Society of Fort Wayne, Indiana installed (Urantia Brotherhood)5
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| 1970 4,452 books distributed |
March 13--Eleven delegates from the Interseminary Movement of the Southwest meet with Clyde Goodman in Oklahoma City to find out about The Urantia Book.28 June 7 -- First Urantia Society of Wenatchee, Washington installed (Urantia Brotherhood)5 July 31-August 1 -- Third Triennial Delegate Assembly of Urantia Brotherhood5
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