[tmtranscripts] Boise Conference Update and Schedule

[Bob Devine]

Hi folks,

(I'm using this note both as a test to see if the lists are working and to provide an update on the upcoming Spiritual Unity Conference which is a joint conference that should appeal to both UB readers and TeaM participants.  So please forgive my non-transcript post to tmtranscripts, if you will.)

The early registration deadline for the Boise Conference is July 1st, only a week away, and final registration should be in by July 28th at the latest.  You can get the conference information at: www.associationforlightandlife.org/events/boiseconference.html or send a note to all at onewest.net and we'll forward you the registration info.

You may also register at the website, if you choose.

A note that after July 11th, reservations can be made only on a space availability basis, as we will not hold on to rooms that we have not rented out by that date.  There is a chance that those rooms could be rented to another group conferencing at one of the other lodges on the mountain.  

Some have wondered if they could pay part up front and the rest later.  The answer is yes, that a $50 deposit per person will secure your space, with final payment due by July 28th unless arrangements are made.

There are some good air rates out there to Boise right now.  Check www.southwest.com and www.cheaptickets.com for current prices.

A note about silent auction, that we have decided *not* to do one at this conference unless someone wants to take it on and spearhead the coordination of that project.  Feel free to volunteer if you want to do this.

Everything has come together and we have a power packed lineup of events, speakers, presenters, musicians, poets, artists, etc.  The rough draft of the schedule is below, but nothing is set in stone as of yet regarding times.  This is an initial outline that is subject to change.  I believe we have about 50 people committed to coming at this point, give or take.

This should be a real opportunity for those in any branch of the Urantia movement who are open to unity and cooperation to come together in the spirit unity of our Father, Michael, and Mother as one family of brothers and sisters under God.

Some may question whether it's possible to have Urantia events and TeaM events at the same gathering, but we have endeavored to clearly mark all presentations and workshops with an identification of UB, TeaM, and All.  ("All" will mean that the presenter has assured us that their workshop is not particularly identified with either UB or TeaM and should be of benefit or interest to anyone.)  We're not here to build barriers, but to hopefully build bridges toward cooperation, tolerance, and higher understanding.

If you have any questions send us a note.

Hope to see you there!!!
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Schedule of Events:

Pre-Conference:
 

Wednesday, August 11, 2004

6:00 pm: Dinner is served

 

7:15 pm: Retreat Begins - Session 1

Dolores Nice, Al Wolf, Gard Jameson, & Richard Knox facilitating.

 

Social time, sharing, and/or music following.

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Thursday, August 12, 2004

8:00 am: Session 2

          Quiet Time -- group stillness meditation

 

8:30 am: Breakfast is served

 

9:45 am:  Session 3

 

12:30 pm: Lunch is served.

 

Ends Pre-Conference Activities

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Conference Activities

 

Thursday, August 12, 2004

1:30-5:00 pm: Registration  (1st floor Lodge)

 

5:30 pm: Dinner is served in the Lodge. (2nd Floor)

 

6:45 pm: Conference Begins.  (3rd Floor)

                Welcoming Comments, Announcements,

                Speakers - Judy Langston & Rick Giles

                Introductions

 

8:15 pm: Break 

 

8:30 pm: Music with Bob Picard, Peri Best, and others.

 

9:30 pm: Opening T/R session in 2nd floor breakout room.

 

Ends Scheduled Activities for Day One

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Friday, August 13, 2004

 

7:30 am: Morning Worship Service, (2nd floor Breakout)

 

8:00 am: Breakfast is served

 

9:00 am: Morning Session opens with Quiet Time (3rd floor)

 

                Announcements, Introductions

 

                Speaker: Gard Jameson- Building Spiritual Unity

 

                Al Wolf will follow with an overview of highlights from:

                Parliament of World Religions Conference.

 

10:00 am: Morning T/R Focus:

 

10:30 am: Break

 

10:45 am: Morning Workshops:

 

        Planning for Spiritual Unity Tour - 

                Bob Devine, Jim Cleveland and friends. ( All )

 

        Women's Wisdom for Successful Spiritual Partnering. - 

                Daniel Raphael (All)

 

        Understanding the Foreword of the Urantia Book - 

                Sonny Schneider (UB)

 

Noon: Lunch is served.

 

1:00 pm: Speaker Barry Bartlett --Early Experiences of 

                  the Correcting Time in New Zealand followed by              

                Afternoon T/R session  (TeaM)  (3rd floor Main)

also:

                Urantia Book Activity or Discussion --TBA 

                 (2nd floor Breakout)

 

2:00 Short Break

 

2:05 pm: Afternoon General Session Begins       

                Announcements, Introductions

 

                Speaker: Byron Belitsos-

                                The Poetics of Spiritual Activism

 

                Matthew Block will follow with an overview of: 

                                Consider the Source 

 

3:00 pm: Short Break to go to workshop rooms      

 

3:10 pm: Afternoon Workshops

 

                Allowing Spiritual Light to Shine in the Classroom 

                and Beyond - John Creger   (All) 

 

and continued exploration of:

                Consider the Source -  Matthew Block    (UB)

 

                The World Parliament of Religions Conference - 

                                Al Wolf      (All)

 

4:15 pm: Break

 

4:30 pm: Association for Light & Life's Annual Meeting - 

                                (2nd floor breakout)

                Overview of Association Activities Past, Present, 

                and Future,  followed by Q & A

 

(Free time for those not attending, but all are invited.)

 

5:30 pm: Dinner is served

 

7:00 pm: A Celebration of Spiritual Unity Concert 

                (Outdoor Amphitheater or 3rd floor -- TBA)



Artists Scheduled: 

     Musicians-Mark Turnbull, Francyl & Marvin Gawryn,                

                           Richard Knox, Mark Austin, Dan Tyler 



      Poets-Byron Belitsos, Bob Devine, Jim Cleveland,

                  Adele Tyler.   (Possible skit involved, as well.)

 

10:00 pm: (Beginning after Concert)

                Night Owl T/R session (2nd floor, breakout room)

 

Ends Scheduled Activities for Day Two

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Saturday, August 14, 2004

 

7:30 am: Morning Worship Service

 

8:00 am: Breakfast is Served

 

9:00 am: Morning Session opens with Quiet Time (3rd floor)

                Announcements, Introductions

 

                Speaker: Rob Davis - Topic to be announced

 

                Meredith Tenney will follow with an overview of the 

                SOAP Project & Declaration of Transformation.

 

10:00: Morning T/R focus

 

10:30 am: Break

 

10:45 am: Morning Workshops

 

               SOAP Project Workshop-Meredith Tenney  (All)

 

                Practicing the Presence of God - Rick Giles  (UB)

 

                Generational Healing: The Work of Michael and 

                Mother in our Minds - Donna D'Ingillo (TeaM)

 

Noon: Lunch is served

 

1:00 pm: Afternoon General Session Begins

                Announcements

                Remembrance and Toast to Bill Kelly. 

 

1:20        Afternoon T/R Session (3rd floor, Main Room)               

also:

                Urantia Book Activity and/or Discussion - TBA

                                (2nd floor breakout)

 

2:00 pm: Short Break to meet back in Main Room

 

2:05 pm:

      Announcements, Introductions

 

     Speaker: Saskia Raevouri - 

                The Importance of History (All/UB)

 

2:40 pm: Short Break to go to Workshops

 

2:45 pm: Afternoon Workshops

 

Triad of Revelations: The Urantia Book, Course in Miracles, and the Pathworks Lectures - Richard Knox (All)

 

Divine Preparation: Weaving love and light into the tapestry of a new life - Leoma Sparer (TeaM)

 

Radical Spirituality - Jim Cleveland  (UB/TeaM)



4:00 pm: Break

 

4:15 pm:  Afternoon Workshops session 2



         Parenting and Self-Esteem - Virginia Kelly 

                (All Parents and persons who work with children.)

 

        Seven Adjutant Mind Spirits and the Seven Chakras 

                Gerdean O'Dell Bowen (UB/New Age)

 

        The Vague Reality of Potential Possibilities - 

                Harry Roloff   (All)

 

5:30 pm: Dinner is Served

 

7:00 pm: A Celebration in Honor of Christ's Birthday

                Quiet Time/Stillness

                Birthday Ceremony

                Music by Charlie Packard,Tom Newbill, and others. 

 

8:30 pm: Dancing and/or Social Time.

 

10:00 pm: Night Owl T/R Session (2nd floor breakout)

 

Ends Scheduled Activities for day 3

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Sunday, August 15, 2004

 

7:30 am: Morning Worship

 

8:00 am: Breakfast

 

9:00 am: Closing Session

                Announcements, 

    Speaker: Dolores Nice - Building a Spiritual Community

                Worship Service 

                Closing T/R

                Commentary, Highlights, Sharing

 

11:00            Conference Activities End



(Lunch will be available for those who purchased Sunday lunch separately when registering.)


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