The Advance

On the First Advance...

by founder, Jim Goure

“The weekend of May 14, 1977, saw 300 people gather together at the Advance to accomplish the awakening of humanity to Light. The results were beautiful. It was an experience which reached far beyond the physical boundaries of the assembly. Change was created in the world and a time of new opportunity in communication, of sharing, of knowing was brought forth.”

“We are among new times. We have witnessed the marriage of the new heaven with the new earth. It is time to release the old, the past, and concentrate on the now of your life. The Light within radiates from you to each one you meet. You are the example to the world. This is a new age, a new earth. Begin to see the Light within everyone, everything, for it is truly there! The Advance was a success, the gateway to a new understanding.”

We are pleased to invite you to join us at our annual Advance at Christmount Assembly Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

The Advance has always been the highlight of every year at United Research, a time of new insight and inspiration, enjoying the companionship of friends old and new, and lots of laughter and good times. Registration is from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Friday followed by dinner and an evening of music, “Storytelling,” and sharing.

  Prayer Groups, meeting throughout the weekend, are a vital part of the Advance, as individual and planetary changes take place. Saturday morning includes an update on UR ’s Mission and Vision as well as all the exciting new happenings at the Lodge and Light Center . The afternoon features music and our keynote speaker.  Saturday evening’s musical programs are uplifting, joyful, and entertaining. Available throughout will be a silent auction, specially chosen books and gifts, and Christmount’s serene surroundings.

After Sunday morning breakfast and check-out, we meet at the Light Center for a musical program and healing service, followed by a delectable “light” lunch.

Those who are Advance “regulars” know what joy this annual event brings to each attendee. We hope you will join us this year and be a part of an extraordinary communion.

From within, I saw 

the whole of Creation, and

so knew wondrous joy.