Presentation by Marilynn Kulieke and Gard Jameson, followed by audience discussion. Presented May 20, 2023.
0:00 Marilyn’s presentation
24:14 Gard’s presentation
45:12 Questions and discussion
There are many compelling teachings in The Urantia Book that warrant a closer look. Our guest speakers set the stage with a brief presentation highlighting one of these interesting topics, followed by a discussion with the audience. The ideas and opinions presented are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of Urantia Foundation or Urantia Book International School (UBIS).
Marilynn has been reading The Urantia Book since she was introduced to the book in 1972 by her late husband, David, whose family had been involved in the Urantia project since the early 1930s. She has been active in a number of Urantia organizations. Marilynn served on the Urantia Book Fellowship Executive Committee for 18 years, chairing the international conference in 1987. She has worked on a number of education projects, and continues her work on a teacher training initiative. A trustee of Urantia Foundation since 2007, Marilynn currently serves as vice president.
Marilynn received a doctorate in Educational Psychology from Northwestern University. Her belief in the importance of education has led her to positions in educational research, evaluation, and school success initiatives throughout the United States. She currently is a partner in GAINS Education Group and consults with schools and districts needing support. Marilynn lives in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with her mischievous dog Bernie. Three children and five grandchildren ranging in age from 4 to 19 live nearby. Watching them grow and change has been one of the most gratifying experiences of her life.
Gard bought a copy of The Urantia Book in 1972 while studying comparative religion at Stanford University. He says, “Reading The Urantia Book for the first time was the beginning of a pilgrimage of discovery, the beginning of the realization that God has a will for each of our lives. This pilgrimage is the greatest adventure that one could ever imagine.”
After 25 years as a certified public accountant and financial planner, Gard returned to college to obtain a PhD in comparative religion at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. He has published three books having to do with the epic narratives of China, India, and the West, and has been teaching Chinese and Indian philosophy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for the last 20 years.
Gard has been a trustee of Urantia Foundation since 1998. He is the co-founder of the Children's Advocacy Alliance, the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada, the Nevada Community Foundation, and with his wife, Florence, Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, a free and charitable healthcare clinic for those without access to healthcare. Gard launched Compassionate Las Vegas for non-profit leaders working with marginalized, underserved populations. He also serves on the boards of the Global Charter for Compassion and the Alf Museum of Life in Claremont, CA. Most recently, Gard joined the board of the Jeremiah Program, a national nonprofit with one of the most successful strategies for disrupting generational poverty among single mothers and their children.
Past seminars and presentations: https://www.urantia.org/study/seminar...
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