Van of Urantia has dedicated his adult life to making the world as it should be — where every man, woman, and child has food, clothing, a home, and work. Not just subsistence-level work, but the tools and means to assist individuals to cultivate their unique gifts, talents, and dreams.
With Niánn Emerson Chase, he has co-founded one of the world's largest sustainable communities and EcoVillages and many other artistic organizations and service programs for humankind. Van of Urantia puts what some might call a "Utopian" vision into ever-expanding, practical application every day. He urges people to leave the system of greed and corruption and learn sustainable living solutions to come out of competition into a new society of cooperation.
His message is for people to start or join communities all across the country. Van feels that community living is a solution to many of today's problems and worsening economy.
Avalon EcoVillage is a haven for artists, musicians, gardeners, builders and change agents from all across the world who have come together to build a higher society and system of living.