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What's New
The CUA invites you to check this page regularly for the latest news, press releases, and updates to our website. You may also be interested in receiving announcements via email, so that you never miss anything important.
May 3, 2008:
April 10, 2008:
- Our beliefs page and articles about each of the seven points of the CUA statement of faith are now available in Spanish -- En Lo Que Creemos. Click the links on that page to read the articles.
- We have added several more churches to our directory, which have recently decided to become supporters of the CUA. Two of these churches are located in the Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida, metropolitan area; one is in Mobile, Alabama; one is in Illinois; one is in Virginia; and one is in Australia.
April 4, 2008:
- The Christian Universalist Celebration 2008 will be held June 13-15 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is a major international conference sponsored by the CUA. We have now posted a page full of detailed information and a registration form to attend this conference.
March 27, 2008:
- The first page of the CUA website is now available in Spanish! -- Asociación de Cristianos Universalistas. We hope to add more Spanish language pages in the near future.
- Added to website: Video of an interview with Rev. Kalen Fristad from 2006, in which he discusses his book, Destined For Salvation, and presents various Biblical and philosophical arguments for universal salvation. Visit our multimedia page to watch it.
- We have added several more churches to our directory, which have recently decided to become supporters of the CUA. One of these churches is located in Detroit, Michigan; one is near Spokane, Washington; one is in the U.K.; one is in Nigeria; and 19 are in Kenya.
- People who wish to donate to the CUA in currencies other than U.S. dollars may now do so online by credit card or PayPal, in Canadian dollars, British pounds, or euros. Just click one of the buttons on our foreign currency donations page.
March 15, 2008:
- CUA Executive Director Eric Stetson has written a new book, Christian Universalism: God's Good News For All People. This book is currently being printed and can be pre-ordered through our books page.
- We have added a few more churches and ministries to our directory, which have recently decided to become supporters of the CUA. One of these churches is located near Chicago, Illinois; one is near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one is near Houston, Texas; and one is in Indonesia.
- CUA in the media: Eric Stetson debates with Calvinist theologian Dan Strange about the teaching of universal salvation vs. eternal damnation, on Premier Christian Radio in the U.K. Visit the audio section of our website for listening options.
February 9, 2008:
December 4, 2007:
- Added to website: Membership form where people can sign up to become members of the CUA.
- Added to website: Form to join local mailing lists. People who would like to find fellowship in their local area (such as churches and meeting groups that teach Christian Universalism) can sign up to receive more information.
November 29, 2007:
- The CUA has recently become a legally incorporated non-profit religious organization, recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the IRS.
- Added to website: CUA Bylaws
- We have added a few more churches and ministries to our directory, which have recently decided to become supporters of the CUA.
November 6, 2007:
- Added to website: Audio files recorded at the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2. CUA Board members were given an opportunity to speak and answer questions about the new organization.
September 10, 2007:
- John Gavazzoni recently resigned from the CUA Board of Directors, and we have chosen Rhett Ellis to replace him. Read about him and all our Board members here.
August 1, 2007:
- The CUA has chosen the 13th and final member of our founding Board of Directors: Dr. George Zgourides. Read about him and all our Board members here.
- Added to website: The Destiny of the Race of Man -- An Orthodox Christian Understanding by Dr. George Zgourides.
- We have added a few more churches and ministries to our directory, which have recently decided to become supporters of the CUA.
- The Tentmaker Forum, which we had listed on our page of discussion forums, has been closed down. We have removed the link to this defunct forum and added a link to another large and popular group for general discussions among Christian Universalists, which is currently operating: The Wider Universalist Fellowship.
- A Christian Universalist conference is being planned to take place in Chicago, Illinois, sometime in the month of November. This event will be sponsored by Restoration Nation, and the Executive Director of the CUA has accepted an invitation to speak. We will bring you more details as they are determined -- check our events page for updates.
July 17, 2007:
- Added six articles to website. See the articles index where they are highlighted as "NEW"
- We are now offering three books as gifts to people who make a donation to support the CUA. Click here to learn more.
- We recently issued a press release officially announcing the formation of the Christian Universalist Association. This was sent to Christian and religious media.
June 26, 2007:
- Added four articles to website:
- Added two videos to our multimedia page: one from a sermon by Rev. Kalen Fristad at a Methodist church, and one of a speech by Rev. Eric Stetson at the Restoration Nation 2007 Annual Conference.
- One new person has joined the CUA Board of Directors: John Gavazzoni. Read about him and all our Board members here.
June 7, 2007:
- Added to website: Lord, Let Us Be One! by Rev. Eric Stetson. The founding Executive Director of the CUA calls upon all Christians -- especially those who believe in the teaching of universal reconciliation -- to unite and work together to share the Gospel of God's all-inclusive love, regardless of differences of denomination or personal doctrines.
- Added to website: The Awesome Power of Apparent Insignificance in Religious History by Rev. Dr. John Morgan. Excerpts from an inspirational lecture given at the 1990 Universalist Convocation.
- Links to two popular Christian Universalist discussion forums are now listed on our website.
- The CUA is now offering a free copy of our bimonthly printed newsletter, The Christian Universalist Connection, to anyone who is interested in trying this periodical.
May 19, 2007:
- The founding Board meeting of the Christian Universalist Association took place as planned on May 16-17 in Washington, D.C. It was a successful and blessed event! Read about what happened and view photos of the participants and the beautiful church in which the meeting was held.
May 8, 2007:
April 21, 2007:
- Several churches and supporting ministries have been added to the website.
- Three new people have joined the CUA Board of Directors: Dr. Cecil E. Bohanon, Brad Edwards, and Rev. Felicia Urbanski. Biographical information about all our Board members is available at this page.
March 15, 2007:
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