CFU Fundraising 2024 Aug

CFU Fundraising Update

By Rick Lyon

Ted Blaney Memorial Challenge Fund

Today we are announcing the creation of a new Ted Blaney Memorial Challenge Fund. We will always remember Ted as our beloved "special friend, brother, and study group partner" who recently left Urantia and is moving on to one of the many mansions promised by Jesus. Ted made The Center For Unity a beneficiary of his estate before he suffered a sudden and unexpected illness earlier in May. As a result, the CFU has received a significant donation from Ted.

Shortly before Ted graduated from mortal life, we were discussing his desire to set up a large matching fund challenge to support CFU projects. Ted was one of our earliest donors and he was the first to invite CFU to give a live presentation for his Orvonton Society group.

Ted was particularly interested in being involved with our Cinematic Jesus project, (recently renamed "The Divine Within Films") and for those of you who knew him personally, knowing his love for children, fostering, and his focus on education, you'd understand that he was especially thrilled with the potential for creating AI-generated children's films based on storytelling from The Urantia Book and featuring them as "Uncle Joshua's Workshop." As you probably know, The Center For Unity is in the process of creating an AI film trailer that we hope will invite funds to create other AI and live actor short films in partnership with YES Productions in New Orleans.

Since we have already received the entire amount of these funds, we cannot create a matching fund campaign. However, may we challenge you to double the impact of this blessing from Ted by making a donation in his honor? If you accept, please use this link to donate:

Ted Blaney Memorial Challenge Fund

Ten percent of the financial blessing will be deposited into our Light and Life Legacy Endowment Fund in Ted's name. This will grow to fund CFU and other significant Urantia-related projects long into the future. Let me say that what Ted has done by making CFU a beneficiary of his estate, is something Susan and I (and others) have done to ensure the success of the important CFU projects that are underway, and we invite you to consider doing so as well.

There is the old saying "You can't take it with you" but may I suggest that what you do with resources in this life, may actually "echo in eternity." As you can see here, it makes a huge difference in our service to God and mankind. What was considered only a dream a few years ago is moving forward in production because of the generosity of people like Ted. Please consider this idea of honoring Ted by supporting our efforts for bringing the fifth epochal revelation to humanity. The world will benefit from your gift long after we have all joined Ted and have moved on to bigger and better things!

What People Are Saying About CFU

“Thank you.. you are doing such GREAT Work.. More contributions will be heading your way.. Thank. you again”

“Friends, you are doing such phenomenal things... wish I could do more. Thank you so much for your creativity, dedication, and vision. Sending love and continued blessings to all your efforts! Love, light, and life!”

“This is so very cool and awesome ~ thank you”

“Thank you for your dedication and seeing improvements daily.”

“I love all of you, and there’s not a darn thing you can do about it!”

“How sweet! Thank you all so much for this kind gesture of the heart! It is a true Joy & Blessing for me to know all of you and be involved in the birth of The Center for Unity on Urantia!”

“Thank you indeed for all your wonderful work. May our Father’s blessings continue to foster all your endeavors. Love and Peace always.”

“SO sweet! Thank you for your thank you! Prayers for continued success...and safety over there!”

A Small Act Of Service

There are many ways to serve in this revelation but we would like to challenge you to perform one small act of service this month. Then share your results with us in the September AMA or by email to: contact@thecenterforunity.org. The task for this month is:

Ask one person: "Have you seen this new DiscoverJesus.com website?"

Then let the angels work their magic.

Jesus Birthday Tee Shirts

By the way: It is never too late to order and show your Jesus Birthday tee shirt. Wear it in public and see if anyone asks you about it. August 21, 7 BCE apparel.

Bumper Stickers

We have DiscoverJesus.com bumper stickers available for free too. To get yours, send an email to contact@thecenterforunity.org with your postal mailing address.