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Urantia Foundation 2012ANNUAL REPORTURANTIA FOUNDATION’S MISSION IS TO SEEDTHE URANTIA BOOK AND ITS TEACHINGS GLOBALLY.
2012 GLOBAL BOOKDISTRIBUTION19,500 Urantia Books sold in 16languages in 59 countries in 2012.12% OF BOOKSALES ARE NOWEBOOKS!“My life has been transformed in the most wonderful and peaceful waysince I began reading The Urantia Book, and the daily ‘Thoughts toPonder’ are the highlight of my day.” Peter Questel, United KingdomOlga López showingUrantia Books in a storein Spain.
TRANSLATIONSAND REVISIONS“It is a privilege and a great challenge to bring thefifth epochal revelation to the Hebrews in theirmother tongue. I wake up in the morning with asmile thinking of ten more years of this service.” Gabriel Rymberg, Hebrew translator, Nazareth, Israeldevelopment, and 4 revisions in progress[[16 current translations, 5 new in
URANTIA.ORG - Now in 16 languagesSocial Media39,500 Free Urantia BookDownloads in 2012Urantia Book Internet SchoolFacebook.com/UrantiaFoundation7086 LIKES SO FARCOME JOIN USWWW.URANTIABOOKSCHOOL.ORG14 yearsof facilitating in-depth study ofThe Urantia Book.331 studentsfrom 20 countries enrolled in 2012.Spanish classesWorship and Wisdom Seminar - May 2012“The path of understanding on which I was led at theWorship and Wisdom retreat prompted a course of actionin my prayer life that is still alive and growing day by day.” Bill Beasley, Florida, United States@Urantia533FOLLOW US ONTWITTER FOR UPDATESAND NETWORKINGresumed for the first time since 2006.“Sharing an internet classroom to study The Urantia Bookwith students from all over the world has been anawesome experience that has allowed me to deepenmy understanding of the book and to makefriends with kindred spirits across the globe.” Susan Flacks, Teacher/Facilitator, UBISEDUCATION ANDOUTREACH
533 DIVERSEY A SHARED TREASUREThe Education Committee of The Urantia BookFellowship held their fall meeting.Urantia Association International held their service boardmeeting in the Forum Room.Urantia Foundation welcomesthe community to use533 Diversey as a resource forUrantia related projects.The Youth and Young Adults spent a week in July.“The YaYAs visited Urantia Foundation last summer and wereimmediately awed by the history possessed by the building andthe genuine hospitality shown to us. The gathering was a timeto further study The Urantia Book and to socialize with others.” Mae Thompson, Colorado, United States
OPERATINGFINANCIALSUrantia Foundation Statement of ActivitiesAuditedFor the year ending December 31, 2012Public Support and RevenuesBook RevenueSales of The Urantia BookCost of Goods Sold 220,547 (192,049)Gross ProfitNon-Book Revenue and SupportRestricted ContributionsUnrestricted ContributionsOther IncomeFunctional ExpensesProgramG&AFundraisingSubtotalChange in Net Assets before Change in Investments2012IncomevsExpenseTrusteesGard JamesonRichard KeelerMarilynn KuliekeGeorges Michelson-Dupont 28,498 204,404 651,047 92,628 948,079Henk MylanusMo SiegelJudy Van CleaveAssociate TrusteesVíctor García BoryShare BeasleyLine St-PierreJames BirdSandra Burga-Cisneros Pizarro Ralph ZehrMarta Elders (612,757) (226,361) (66,900) (906,018)Executive DirectorJay Peregrine penseRestrictedContribu onsUnrestrictedContribu raising
SUE’S STORYMy husband Derek and I discovered The Urantia Book in 1976 and are lifelongstudents of its teachings. This rational and cohesive revelation has shaped our values,informed our choices, and brought us many adventures.For us, the teachings have engendered legendary forgiveness, restored relationships,sustained us through unbearable loss and grief, and given us the breadth of universeunderstanding to maintain faith in today’s complex and confused world. Mostimportant, they have underscored the necessity of living increasingly with love,loyalty and in service to others. We feel inexpressible gratitude for both the teachingsand for those who pass them on.Life is not fair for much of humanity. Learning of the Universal Father’s unconditionallove for all and the cosmic plan of evolutionary progression has been ethicallyessential for us. We are inspired by the opportunity to partner with the Supremein cooperation with our Universe Parents and their entourage of ministeringpersonalities. The Urantia Book teachings inspired us to reach across religiousborders and foster interfaith dialogue and co-operation. The teachings also inspiredus to start FreeSchools, a world literacy program that has empowered thousands ofwomen and children with free readingeducation in Asia.“What an awakening theworld would experienceif it could only see Jesusas he really lived on earthand know, firsthand, hislife-giving teachings!”(2083.4) 195:9.8Sue Tennant interviews a girl of great promiseat the ISPCK FreeSchool in Ghaziabad justoutside of Delhi, India.FreeSchools World Literacy(www.freeschools.org) was founded in Canada in 2005. In the US and Australia,FreeSchools has become a growing collaborative effort spearheaded by readers whoare dedicated to the vital cause of girls’ education and global literacy. With over 90% ofdonations going directly to the field, FreeSchools funds teachers and learning materialsin over 80 schools in Thailand, India, and Bangladesh.Love, Sue Tennant
Urantia Association International held their service board meeting in the Forum Room. “The YaYAs visited Urantia Foundation last summer and were immediately awed by the history possessed by the building and the genuine hospitality shown to us. The gathering was a time to further study The Urantia Book and to socialize with others.” Mae Thompson, Colorado, United States. OPERATING .
