The Urantia Book Fellowship · International Conference

IC26

"Emergence: Personal to Planetary"

📅 July 12–16, 2026 🏙 Asilomar Conference Grounds 📍 Pacific Grove, CA

Program Schedule

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Pre-Conference Zoom — Meet & Greet

Tuesday, July 7  ·  5:00 PM PT  /  6:00 PM MT  /  7:00 PM CT  /  8:00 PM ET
Hosted by Trudi and Aprilhelen — a warm welcome before you arrive.

Sunday, July 12 — Arrival Day
1:30–5:00 PM
Conference Check-In
Marlin Room · Luggage storage available · Canvas bags & thermoses distributed
Evening
Opening Session — TBA
Monday, July 13
Morning
Sessions — TBA
Afternoon
Sessions — TBA
Evening
Evening Program — TBA
Tuesday, July 14
Morning
Sessions — TBA
Afternoon
Secondary Works Panel
Followed by Secondary Works Networking
Evening
Evening Program — TBA
Wednesday, July 15
Morning
Sessions — TBA
Afternoon
Sessions — TBA
Evening
1920s Gala ✨
Light and Life Band · Music until 11:00 PM · All ages welcome
Thursday, July 16 — Closing Day
Morning
Closing Sessions — TBA
Afternoon
Closing Ceremony — TBA

ⓘ Full session details and speaker names will be added as the program is finalized.

Campus Map

Asilomar Conference Grounds occupies a forested coastal property in Pacific Grove. Download the property map or get directions before you arrive.

Marlin Room Conference check-in · Sunday 1:30–5 PM
Merrill Hall Main plenary venue · No service animals
Crocker Dining Hall Meals included with hotel registration
Secondary Works Gallery Books, art, music, courses · Sun–Thu
Asilomar State Beach Walking distance · Beach trail access
Phoebe's Cafe On-property casual dining

Before You Arrive

Check-In

Sunday, July 12
1:30–5:00 PM
Marlin Room

Luggage storage available if your room isn't ready.

What's Waiting for You

IC26 canvas bag and 12 oz hot/cold thermos distributed at check-in. Pre-ordered apparel will be available for pickup.

Accessibility

Service animals must be registered in advance.
Contact: geoffrey.theiss@
urantiabook.org


Service animals are NOT permitted in Merrill Hall.

Attire

General: casual to business casual.

Wednesday Gala: 1920s-inspired dress encouraged. Butterfly theme welcome.

Apparel Pre-Orders

IC26 logo apparel available to pre-order at urantia.printify.me before the event.

Give-Away Donations

Bringing spiritual or Urantia-related items to donate for the give-away? Contact:
aprilhelen@urantiabook.org

Wednesday Night Gala

The 1920s Gala ✨

Wednesday evening, July 15  ·  Music until 11:00 PM

An evening of celebration with live music by the Light and Life Band. All ages are welcome. 1920s-inspired attire is encouraged — butterfly-themed touches celebrated.

Registration

Pre-Conference Retreat Sold Out
Hotel (Single) Closed
Hotel (Triple) Closed
Hotel (Quad+) Closed
Commuter Still Available ✓

Commuter registration is available for day attendees who are arranging their own lodging. Visit the IC26 registration page for details.

Youth Scholarship Available
Ages 18–35 with experience in the Urantia Book community can apply for the David Kulieke Youth Scholarship Fund to support conference attendance. Applications accepted year-round.

Getting Here

Nearest Airport

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is closest.

San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO) are also served by shuttle.

Shuttle Service

Groome Transport operates scheduled shuttles from San Jose and San Francisco airports to Pacific Grove.

Book directly at the Groome Transport website.

Ride-Share Coordination

Coordinate rides with other attendees via the IC26 ride-share form on the conference website.

Parking

Free parking on property. No state park entrance fee required for conference attendees.

Asilomar Address
800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Contact & Questions

Conference Coordination: aprilhelen@urantiabook.org Accessibility / Service Animals: geoffrey.theiss@urantiabook.org Fellowship Phone: 303-467-7858