by Michael Hagan ∞ with Monica Kemp           When I was a teenager, our pastor led our youth group in reading and discussing a book by that title. Everyone at some point in their life has been tempted by   a false god: success, wealth, popularity, or power. Many dedicate their lives to one or more. It’s easy to be seduced into worshiping the idols of business, politics, or pop culture. Some of them even have their own TV shows, podcasts, TikTok or YouTube sites, attracting m

Exploring Urantia University Programs Urantia University programs are designed to meet a wide range of interests and learning styles. Whether you are a casual reader of the Urantia Book or someone looking to become a teacher or leader in the community, there is something here for you. The courses are structured to be accessible, engaging, and deeply enriching. Some key features of these programs include: Flexible online learning : You can study at your own pace, fitting lesso

Seedings by Michael Hagan ∞ with Monica Kemp René Descartes established a new era for Western philosophy when he wrote, “I think; therefore, I am.”  I am able to think; therefore, I exist.  Man, unlike animals, is self-aware. It is humankind’s ability to think that sets us apart from the animal heritage from which we sprang. But to completely leave the animal in us behind, we need a higher goal than the creation of tools.                  Thinking is only the first step towar

When planning for the future, many people want to leave a meaningful legacy. Legacy giving options provide a way to support causes and organizations that matter most to you, even after you are gone. These options allow you to make a lasting impact on your community, the environment, education, or any other area you care about deeply. Legacy giving is not just about donating money; it is about creating a thoughtful plan that reflects your values and priorities. This blog post

Seedlings by Michael Hagan and Monica Kemp Like Hansel and Gretel, we’re trying to find our way home. Unlike them, we aren’t kids lost in the local woods. Instead, we sometimes feel smaller than needles lost in an infinite haystack. Not merely days, our own journey home will consume billions of years and trillions of miles. We aren’t traveling alone. After our first moral decision around age six, each of us was given a priceless celestial compass. This Spirit Pilot, from and

In 2025, UUI was pleased to launch a series of experiential spiritual living courses, designed and facilitated by Guy Perron and Agnes Lazar, for French-language students of the Urantia Book. Each course is seven weeks long with a break in between. Guy and Agnes are also concurrently running the same series of three courses in English on separate days. French course offerings continue in 2026. Basculer du confort à la croissance (Shifting from Comfort to Growth) ~ Sept to Oct

Estamos comprometidos a ofrecer experiencias de aprendizaje significativas, exploración espiritual y conexión comunitaria para estudiantes de habla hispana de todo el mundo. En esta página encontrará nuestras ofertas actuales y una vista previa de los nuevos programas que vienen pronto. La Iniciativa de Programas en Español de UUI tiene como objetivo ampliar el acceso a la educación espiritual y crear una comunidad acogedora para estudiantes de habla hispana. Nuestros objetiv

The UUI Cafe was created in March 2020 as a response to  disruption to everyday living, devastation to the economy, and human casualties caused by the coronavirus. But what began as an emergency call to action has become a community of the spirit, with over 1100 Cafes having taken place to date. The UUI Cafe is a place where truthseekers can get together in supportive and Spirit-affirming discussions based on the spiritual truths of the Urantia Book. The Café is open at diffe

UUI offered its first Spanish-language course in October, taught by recent Teacher Education Program graduate Jimmer Prieto. Jimmer demonstrates a willingness to teach his fellows in loving service while maintaining the attitude of a life-long curious student of the Urantia Book. Jimmer is originally from Colombia and is now living in Indiana, USA. "Seven revelations to make the old world a new one" will be offered again in 2026, and you can click here to join the waiting li