ICO8--International Conference News

UCLA CAMPUS LOS ANGELES JULY 2nd-6th 2008

Payment For IC08 Made Easy!

   Greetings everyone: we are using a registration service that allows you to register on-line and make payments 

at a convenient time for you. You are required to make a $125 deposit but after the initial payment, 

you may pay monthly or at anytime, by logging into the link sent after you have registered. 

If you register by May 1st you'll get a beautiful conference tote bag and save money as well! 

Register Online Now  https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=169730

Limited Truthseekers Registration

   Please register soon if you want your kids to take advantage of the trip to Catalina.

There is a maximum number of Truthseeker slots available. 

When the slots are full, we'll remove the Catalina option from the registration form.

Truthseekers Catalina Trip Needs Assistance

   The Truthseekers need help by friends or parents. We need people to go to the Long Beach dock where the 

boat leaves for Catalina every day to drop off provisions. This will be a two day (Wednesday & Thursday) 

commitment. Supplies need to be sent via the ferry to Catalina. If you would like to help the Truthseekers, 

please contact planners@ic08.org.

  

Nightly Entertainment schedule:

Wednesday night Robert Burns' Two Drink Minimum Band will play for us
Thursday night Common Ground will perform
Friday night is the worshipful Cosmic Celebration where all are encouraged to pray, worship and relax.
Saturday night the Masquerade ball will give us the gift of reversion!

CALLING ALL SPEAKERS!!!
(And Speaker wannabees...!)
   The Urantia Book Speakers' Marathon will be held on Friday, July 4th, the "light" day.
   Time: 9:00 to 12 and 1:30 to 4:00.      Room: to be announced
   This is your chance to join with other speakers for a UBook "Speak-In."
Why attend?   This fun speakers' event will help you formulate your ideas, will provide you a helpful outline for future talks, and give you practical experience in speaking before an audience.
· Hone your speaking abilities among a group of friendly, supportive reader/believers
· Gain confidence in speaking before a group
· Receive helpful feedback in a nonjudgmental atmosphere
· Glean speaking tips and learn from experienced speakers
   All of us, in our daily lives, have opportunities to speak our Truth. Untie your tongue, and become more comfortable speaking to others about the Revelation. Practice makes perfect!

Need a topic?
   Not all speeches have to be UBook intros...in fact, talking about just one aspect of the Revelation might have an even stronger effect for a particular audience.
   One valuable resource is on Truthbook.com: Spiritual Studies: Topics. You'll find a wealth of ideas there, with quotes that will fuel your imagination and your delivery!
   Toastmasters are especially welcomed. And for matchless experience and education in speechcraft, visit Toastmasters.org - consider becoming a member between now and the conference! All you have to lose is your stage-fright!

Please join us for this enjoyable event. You'll be glad you did!

To apply, send a title of your talk, a brief talk description and length of time requested. Note that shorter, to the point talks will have the highest chances of being accepted due to time constraints.

Name_______________________ e-mail ____________________________ Phone _____________________
Talk title_________________________ __ brief description ______________________________ ______________
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ___
Length of time (check one): 1 - 10 min ___ 10 - 15 min ___ 15 - 20 min ___ 20 - 30 min ___
Send to pilgrim_mj@yahoo.com


   Stephen Finlan, Ph.D. (aka Finnie) is the author of six books, including Options on Atonement in Christian Thought.  His books are highly regarded and quoted by major academic theologians.  Finnie will be presenting a workshop at IC08 called “Using the Bible in Conversation w/ Christians.”  His workshop will consist of discussion of three central questions:
1.   How is knowledge of the Bible useful to conversation with Christians?
2.   How does the UB build upon, expand, and correct the Bible, and why does that matter?
3.   What are some techniques for handling disagreements and disputes?

  Finnie is a gifted author and teacher, and his depth of knowledge of both the Bible and The Urantia Book enriches our study group and Society meetings. You have a special opportunity to hear him speak at IC08!   Register now at www.urantiabook.org    (courtesy of Bobbie Dreier)


Pre-Conference Retreat
 
   A Pre-Conference Spiritual Retreat will be held at St. Joseph's Retreat House  in Pacific Palisades.  Francyl Gawryn, Gard Jameson and Bobbie Dreier will lead this retreat for those who wish to dive a little deeper into the interior castle of their souls.
   Teachings will accentuate the practical experience of contemplative depth.
   St. Joseph's facility overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is a beautiful setting for such
an experience.
   Space is limited to 30 participants.
   Please contact Gard Jameson at gardj@attglobal.net with your intention to participate.
  The Retreat cost is $150 (all-inclusive) for two nights and days at the facility.
   The dates are Sunday, June 29th... 3:00 PM to Noon, Tuesday, July 1st.
   The facility is close to LAX and the UCLA campus.