How can you support United Research?
Is United Research a not-for-profit organization?
Can I volunteer at the Light Center?
When is the Light Center open? When is the UR Lodge open?
Do we have to attend Light Center Events to stay at the UR Lodge?
UR and The Light Center is supported primarily by donations.
Be A FOUR
The financial backbone of United Research is the pledge program known as FOUR
Friends of United Research
Though income is also derived from programs, bookstore sales, and visitors to the Center and the UR Lodge, it is only through regular monthly donations that we can count on a reliable source of funding to provide the physical means to achieve the spiritual mission of the Light Center.
Please be a Friend of United Research (FOUR). Make your monthly pledge today by sending your check to:
The Light Center P.O. Box 1146 Black Mountain, NC 28711 NOTE: To help our bookkeeper, please write "FOUR" on the memo line of your check.
The World Prayer Endowment Fund
The World Prayer Endowment Fund is a separate investment account established for the purpose of benefiting the financial needs of United Research. The fund has been established in order to ensure the long-term success of our mission for future generations.
Mission of the Endowment Fund
The World Prayer Endowment Fund supports the mission of United Research, a
nondenominational spiritual and educational organization, dedicated to serving all humanity and the planet through continuous effective prayer.
Since 1974, United Research has maintained a non-profit center that welcomes peoples of all spiritual beliefs who express their divinity though prayer and service. The endowment fund is designed to perpetuate the work of teaching and empowering individuals to heal themselves and their planet, thus making the world a better place.
If you are interested in donating to or leaving a legacy to United Research, please contact:
United Research at dome@urlight.org
or by calling 1-828-669-6845 for further information.
United Research is a 501(c)(3) corporation. All contributions are tax deductible.
Volunteers are a vital part of UR. If you choose to volunteer, we welcome you wholeheartedly.
Call the Director at the Light Center
(828)669-6845
or email for more info/to volunteer
The Light Center and the UR Lodge are open year-round. While the beautiful dome - the "Upper Room" - is open 24 hours for prayer and meditation, the downstairs (light chamber, bookstore and administrative offices) are open 9:00 am to 5:00 everyday. The Lodge is open 24 hours a day.
No, overnight house guests are welcome anytime space is available. Please call ahead.