YaYA Boulder Invitational ProgramA gathering of young Urantia Book readers

Friday, June 3rd-Monday, June 6th 2011University Memorial Center (UMC)

University of Colorado, Boulder

This Invitational is the very first of its kind! Hosted by the Youth and Young Adult Committee of the Urantia Book Fellowship, we invite young people from around the world to join us in Boulder for a fun and inspiring weekend of conversations about our role as the rising generation of Urantia Book readers.

The Boulder Invitational is intended to give young readers an opportunity to get to know each other through thought-provoking programs and social experiences in one of the most beautiful settings on earth: Boulder, Colorado. We will discuss everything from reaching our personal potential to conducting campus outreach to supporting each other in our small but vital community. Participants will also have a chance to help shape the weekend through their own ideas and contributions. The basic schedule of events is below, and you will receive more information when you register.

We are breaking new ground and hope you will join us in building the future of the Fifth Epochal Revelation. Our goal during this weekend is to produce major lasting results for future generations to build upon, and your participation will help guide that vision. We also strive to better represent and foster young Urantia Book readers, and what better way than to spend time together in a stunning space, growing in friendship and spirit. We’ll see you there!

The Details:

Location:

University Memorial Center (UMC) CLICK HERE FOR CAMPUS MAP1669 Euclid AvenueBoulder, CO 80309

All programs will take place in the UMC and room numbers are included in the schedule below. We will also host a few events in nearby locations, for which transportation will be provided.

Lodging: America’s Best Value Inn & Suites (Recommended)970 28th StreetBoulder, CO 80303

This hotel is walking distance from the UMC and we have arranged for a limited number of rooms with 2 Queen beds for $65/night and rooms with 1 King bed for $60/night. Free continental breakfast is included. The manager, Kevin Ripley, can be reached at 303-443-7800. Mention the YaYA Invitational to receive the discount.

Cost: Free! Dinner will be provided Saturday night, Sunday morning, and Sunday night, but otherwise participants are expected to pay for their own meals. For questions about financial assistance with transportation and lodging costs, please contact Tony Finstad at 907-830-8816.

Schedule:

Friday June 36:30 pm Burrito Dinner

Illegal Pete’s1320 College AveBoulder, CO

Come meet up for an informal dinner at Illegal Pete’s on College Hill to start off our Invitational weekend. We’ll enjoy the best burritos in Colorado while meeting each other and preparing for a fantastic weekend ahead!

Saturday June 49-10:30 am Worship and Introductions

UMC 5th Floor TerraceCome to the UMC at the corner of Broadway & Euclid on the CU Campus. Meet at the reception desk on the 2nd floor, and we’ll go up to the Terrace together.

We will start the morning outside on the roof of the UMC with a worship service and a chance to introduce ourselves.

Tony Finstad will guide us in a brief worship and facilitate the morning session.

10:30 am- Workshop: Errol Strider12:30 pm UMC Room 382-386

Errol will guide us in a renowned training program about realizing our personal potential.

12:30-2:00 pm Lunch at the Farmer’s Market on the Pearl Street Mall

2:00-5:00 pm Breakout discussion groupsUMC Room 382-386

2 pm In small groups, we will define the 5 categories that guide the YaYA Committee’s vision statement for Urantia youth and young adults: Study, Socialization, Support, Service, and Outreach. We will then share and discuss our findings as a whole group.

2:45 pm In small groups, we will brainstorm goals in each category for the next 6 weeks (by IC’11), 6 months (by New Years), and 1 year (by June 4, 2012). We will then share and discuss these goals as a whole group.

4:15 pm We will prioritize the goals we set as a group, choosing the top few to focus on in the next 6 weeks, 6 moths, and 1 year. We can also keep a list of our far-flung goals so we know what we’re dreaming!

Questions to keep in mind during this exercise:

As a group of young UB readers how can we be of more service to our Urantia community and the world?

How can we grow as a group?

How can we empower individuals in this group to be proactive and engaged in loving service? How can we make the study and use of the Urantia Book more relevant to every day life?

-- Setting our goals for the summer and the year is important –

“It is goals that unify religionists”

5:30 pm Dinner and pool party at the home of Mo and Jen Siegel

Mo and Jen have generously provided their home and Jen’s always-delicious spread so that we can hang out and relax together. Transportation will be provided.

Sunday June 59:30 am-12 pm Hike, Worship, Conversation, and Picnic

Chautauqua Park900 Baseline RoadBoulder, CO 80302Meet in front of the Chautauqua Dining Hall at 9:30 am—it’s the large building at the entrance to the park

We will bring picnic fixings into the Rocky Mountain foothills at Chautauqua Park for a morning spent in worshipful recognition of each other as children of God. Transportation will be provided from the motel for those who need it.

9:00 am Van leaves motel9:30 am Creating Spiritual Habits: Yoga led by Brianna Oliver and worship

led by Teuvo Orjala10:30 am Hike into the hills for picnic brunch12:00 pm Van leaves Chautauqua

12:30-2:00 pm Workshop: Don GreenUMC Room 382-386

Don will share his wealth of knowledge and experience on the topics of campus outreach and introducing the Urantia Book to young people.

2:00-2:30 pm Break

2:30-3:30 pm Discussion with Thomas OrjalaUMC Room 382-386

We will present the goals we developed on Saturday to Thomas Orjala, outreach expert. He will help us brainstorm the resources we need to reach these goals—and how to get them!

3:30-4:30 pm Recap and preparation for evening presentationUMC Room 382-386

We will reconnect as a group and prepare for our presentation at the Planetarium. To discuss: What did we learn this weekend and how are we going to share that with RMSF and beyond?

5-6:30 pm Planetarium Show with the Rocky Mountain Spiritual FellowshipFiske Planetarium2414 Regent DrBoulder, CO 80309

We will join members of the Rocky Mountain Spiritual Fellowship for an evening of presentations and a planetarium show led by Urantian scientist Chris Halvorson.

7 pm Potluck Dinner with the Rocky Mountain Spiritual FellowshipHome of Laura Hay4501 Northfield CourtBoulder, CO 80301

Transportation will be provided from the planetarium.

Monday June 69-10 am Meet Up

UMC Room 382-386

We will convene at the UMC by 10 am to plan the day’s excursions!

10 am Explore Boulder!

We will take off to experience this beautiful city. Tea and scones at the Dushanbe Tea House, hiking up to Devil’s Thumb, tubing down Boulder Creek, watching street performers on the Pearl Street Mall, sampling fudge at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, seeing a show at the Fox Theater, swimming and sunbathing at the Boulder Reservoir...It’s all there for us to try!

So register, buy your plane tickets or fill your car up with gas and come have an inspiring weekend at the First-Ever Youth and Young Adult Invitational!

Packing List:

- Urantia Book- Warm layer for cool nights and early mornings at high altitude

- Bathing Suit- Towel

- Yoga mat (if you have one)- Walking/hiking shoes

- Sunscreen and sunglasses- Insect repellent

- Camera (if you have one)- Journal