Draft:The Summit Lighthouse

The Summit Lighthouse
FormationAugust 7, 1958
FounderMark L. Prophet
TypeNew Age, Ascended Master Teachings
HeadquartersRoyal Teton Ranch, Park County, Montana, U.S.
Websitewww.summitlighthouse.org

The Summit Lighthouse is an international non-denominational religious and philosophical organization founded in 1958 by Mark L. Prophet. Headquartered at the Royal Teton Ranch in Park County, Montana, the organization is dedicated to the dissemination of the Ascended Master Teachings. These teachings, which the organization describes as "progressive revelation," are centered on the spiritual potential of the individual and the path of personal ascension.[1]

The organization is best known for its publication of "dictations"(messages claimed to be delivered by spiritual beings) known as Ascended Masters through its founders, who served as "Messengers." Its flagship spiritual tool is the violet flame, a form of spiritual energy intended for the transmutation of negative karma.[2]

History

Founding and early years (1958-1973)

The Summit Lighthouse was founded on August 7, 1958, in Washington, D.C., by Mark L. Prophet. Prior to founding the organization, Prophet had been a student of the I AM Activity and the Bridge to Freedom, two earlier movements in the Ascended Master Teachings tradition.[1] Prophet claimed that he had been directed by the Ascended Master El Morya to establish the organization for the purpose of publishing the teachings of the Great White Brotherhood a spiritual order of saints and sages from all world religions who have transcended the cycle of rebirth.[3]

In 1961, Elizabeth Clare Wulf met Mark Prophet and began training as a messenger. They were married in 1963, and in 1964, she was "anointed" as a co-messenger by the Ascended Master Saint Germain. Together, they expanded the organization's reach, moving its headquarters to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1966.[1]

Leadership of Elizabeth Clare Prophet (1973-1999)

Following the death of Mark Prophet in 1973, Elizabeth Clare Prophet assumed full leadership of the organization. Under her direction, The Summit Lighthouse saw significant growth and institutionalization. In 1975, she founded the Church Universal and Triumphant (CUT) as the ecclesiastical arm of the movement to provide a formal church structure for its members.[4]

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the organization moved its headquarters to Southern California and eventually to a 12,000-acre property in Montana known as the Royal Teton Ranch, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. During this period, the organization gained international attention, particularly for its "survivalist" preparations in the late 1980s, though it later shifted its focus back to its core spiritual and educational missions.[1][5]

Teachings and beliefs

The Great White Brotherhood and Ascended Masters

The core of the organization's worldview is the existence of the Great White Brotherhood, a spiritual hierarchy of "Ascended Masters." These masters are individuals who have lived on Earth, mastered their karma, and ascended into a higher spiritual dimension. Prominent masters in the teachings include Jesus, Gautama Buddha, Saint Germain, El Morya, and Kuthumi.[3]

The I AM Presence and Threefold Flame

The Summit Lighthouse teaches that every individual has a divine spark known as the "Threefold Flame" (representing power, wisdom, and love) residing in the heart. Above the individual is their "I AM Presence," a personalized manifestation of God. The goal of the spiritual path is to balance one's karma and achieve the "ascension," reuniting the soul with the I AM Presence.[2]

The Violet Flame

The violet flame is considered the "flagship" teaching tool of The Summit Lighthouse. Described as the "seventh ray" of spiritual light, it is sponsored by the Ascended Master Saint Germain. According to the teachings, the violet flame is a high-frequency spiritual energy that can "transmute" or dissolve negative karma and emotional trauma.[3]

Students use the violet flame through the "Science of the Spoken Word," which involves the rhythmic recitation of "decrees" spoken prayers and mantras. A common decree is: "I AM a being of violet fire, I AM the purity God desires."[2]

Messengers and dictations

The Summit Lighthouse distinguishes its "dictations" from psychic channeling. The founders, as "Messengers," claimed to be "sponsored" by the Great White Brotherhood to deliver messages while in a fully conscious state. These dictations are viewed as a continuation of the revelations found in the world's major religions.[1]

Since 1958, the organization has published these messages in a weekly newsletter titled Pearls of Wisdom. These letters contain spiritual instruction, commentary on world events, and guidance for personal initiation.[3]

Organizations and publications

  • Keepers of the Flame Fraternity: A non-denominational fraternity for students dedicated to the principles of the Great White Brotherhood.
  • Summit University: An educational branch offering courses on the teachings of the Ascended Masters, mysticism, and world religions.
  • Montessori International: A private school founded by Elizabeth Clare Prophet based on the Montessori method, integrated with the organization's spiritual values.
  • Publications: The organization has published over 75 books, including the multi-volume series Climb the Highest Mountain and The Science of the Spoken Word.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Prophet, Erin; Palmer, Susan. "Church Universal & Triumphant / Summit Lighthouse (1964-2025)". World Religions and Spirituality Project. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Melton, J. Gordon (1991). Encyclopedia of American Religions. Gale. ISBN 978-0810377141.
  3. ^ a b c d "Prophet, Mark and Elizabeth Clare". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  4. ^ "Church Universal and Triumphant and The Summit Lighthouse". Centre for the Critical Study of Apocalyptic and Millenarian Movements. February 11, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  5. ^ Egan, Timothy (March 15, 1990). "Thousands Plan Life Below After Doomsday". The New York Times. Retrieved March 19, 2026.

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