What is “Experiment with Light”?
‘Experiment with Light’ is a Quaker practice which is based on early Friends’ discoveries.
It was devised in 1996 by Quaker and theologian Rex Ambler following his study of early Friends’ writings. He wanted to discover what it was that made them so sure, so centred, so willing to suffer privations to keep alive their faith.
He discovered a process by which the Light may be accessed.
Experiment with Light is a Quaker Recognised Body in Britain.
What is a Light group?
Simply put, a Light group is a group of people who meet to practise Experiment with Light together and witness the work of the Light in each other’s lives. While Experiment with Light can, of course, be practised alone, it is a valuable meditation to do as a regular practice. There is, however, also great benefit in the group experience: trust grows as the group learns to share its experiences openly.
Early Friends found this experience of opening to the Light in groups led to great love between them and enabled them to support each other unconditionally during times of great hardship. In our own time, it has been found that an active Light group in a Meeting can have a profound effect, nourishing and deepening its spiritual life.
There are active Light groups in many places around the world. To join a Light group, contact the relevant Meeting (list below) or contact us. You can also read the Journal which shares people’s experience of working with Experiment with Light.
Experiment with Light Guidance booklet
Regular Light groups:
North America Light group
Albert Bellg: First Tuesday Experiment with Light, 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.
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Meeting ID: 848 4014 7428
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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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North America Light group online
Daniel Mudd: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.
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Meeting ID: 858 1263 7962
Passcode: 648796
North America Light group 12 Step program
Daniel Mudd: Monthly Experiment with Light for those in 12-Step programs. Third Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Meeting ID: 850 4906 0238
Passcode: 486631
North America Light group
Barbara Birch: Fourth Wednesday of the month on Zoom, 6:30 p.m. Pacific time.
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Meeting ID: 682 073 0575
North Columbus Friends Meeting (Quakers) 