Why Join an LVA

At the heart of our structure is a simple belief: people grow best in community.

One of the beautiful things about the Urantia movement is that readers naturally gather in many different ways. Some groups meet regularly in homes or local venues. Others connect online across many states. Some focus on study. Others are energized by outreach, service, friendship, and worship.

Our structure encourages these kinds of connections through our Local and Virtual Associations (LVAs).

Why? Because small groups help people feel seen, supported, and connected.

They create a space for new readers to meet experienced readers. They create opportunities for friendship, service, mentorship, and participation.

And, they contribute to international outreach.

Small groups in Urantia Association of the United States choose representatives within the organization who go on to serve at the national and international levels of Urantia Association, impacting the global dissemination of Urantia teachings.

Many of us first became involved in the Urantia community because another person welcomed us, encouraged us, or invited us into conversation. Our structure is intended to strengthen those kinds of human connections.

The local and virtual associations that make up the backbone of our structure. At the grassroots, they are the first personal resource for people who want to meet other readers for the first time. And, it is the local and virtual associations that send representatives to serve at the national level, which in turn sends representatives to serve at the international level of Urantia Association, supporting the global effort of disseminating Urantia teachings.

How to get involved

Anyone can participate in the activities of any local or virtual association. Join our mailing list to hear about events that they are planning, or contact them directly to get more directly involved. You don’t need to be a member to participate, but some leadership positions will require membership in Urantia Association.

Read about the kinds of local and virtual associations that already exist and which could exist if there is enough interest.

Email us to inquire about participating in a local or virtual association. uaus@urantia-association.org