August 17, 2025

This coming Wednesday, on August 20th, there will be a memorial service for Pamela Brauner at 7:30pm in the chapel. All who would like to attend are invited to do so. 

On Saturday, August 23, we will have a long Kirtan meditation for Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. and group Energization Exercises at 9:40 a.m. 

On Sunday, August 31, we will host a special Volunteer Appreciation Event following the Sunday service featuring a delicious catered Indian meal with vegan and gluten free options available. All our dear volunteers and those interested in volunteering are welcome to attend. If you would like to come but didn’t RSVP yet, please let our volunteer at the Information Table know. 

The Reading Service for today is: Proof of the Existence of God

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August 10, 2025

On Saturday, August 16, we will celebrate Janmashtami, a Commemorative Service honoring the birth of Bhagavan Krishna. The service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Krishna and the lineage of SRF Gurus. All donations from the service are forwarded to Mother Center. 

On Wednesday, August 20, there will be a memorial service for Pamela Brauner at 7:30pm. All who would like to attend are invited to do so.

On Saturday, August 23, we will have a long Kirtan meditation for Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. and group Energization Exercises at 9:40 a.m. 

On Sunday, August 31, we will host a special Volunteer Appreciation Event following the Sunday service featuring a delicious catered Indian meal with vegan and gluten free options available. All our dear volunteers and those interested in volunteering are welcome to attend. Please RSVP via the Evite invitation on our website by August 10th, or the printed sign up sheet in the social room, to help us with our planning.

The Reading Service for today is: Enjoying Life’s Challenges

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August 3, 2025

The annual Hamlin Park Picnic and Potluck will take place today between 12:15 to 2pm at Hamlin Park, which is a short drive from the Center. All are invited for food, fellowship, and games. We hope to see you there! 

On Saturday, August 16, we will celebrate Janmashtami, a Commemorative Service honoring the birth of Bhagavan Krishna. The service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Krishna and the lineage of SRF Gurus. All donations from the service are forwarded to Mother Center. 

On Saturday, August 23, we will have a long Kirtan meditation for Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. and group Energization Exercises at 9:40 a.m. 

On Sunday, August 31, we will host a special Volunteer Appreciation Event following the Sunday service featuring a delicious catered Indian meal with vegan and gluten free options available. All our dear volunteers and those interested in volunteering are welcome to attend. Please RSVP via the Evite invitation on our website by August 10th, or the printed sign up sheet in the social room, to help us with our planning.

The Reading Service for today is: How Devotion Reveals the Invisible God. 

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July 27, 2025

The annual Hamlin Park Picnic and Potluck will take place on August 3 after the Sunday Service. All are invited for food, fellowship, and games at Hamlin Park in Shoreline between 12:15 to 2pm.

On Saturday, August 16, we will celebrate Janmashtami, a Commemorative Service honoring the birth of Bhagavan Krishna. The service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Krishna and the lineage of SRF Gurus. All donations from the service are forwarded to Mother Center. 

On Saturday, August 23, we will have a long Kirtan meditation for Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a 30 minute break at 1 p.m. and group Energization Exercises at 9:40 a.m. 

The Video Service for today is: Concentration – The Key to Communion with God by Brother Ishtananda.

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July 20, 2025

This coming Friday, on July 25th, we will have a commemorative meditation and service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 to 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly, preserving the sacred atmosphere. Those attending the commemorative service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as a symbol of their love and loyalty. Flowers will be available at the Center as well.

On Saturday, July 26, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Mahavatar Babaji. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m. and there will be a 30-minute break at 1 p.m.

The Reading Service for today is: The Spiritual Art of Getting Along with Others.

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July 13, 2025

On Saturday July 19, we will have a garden work party to help maintain our beautiful gardens, starting at 1:15 and ending at 4:30. Everyone is welcome, including children, for any length of time. No experience is needed, and tools, gloves and training in simple tasks are provided. Please bring your own lunch and snacks. Guruji said: “In time you will find Him ever with you…a God whose face peeps at you from every flower and shrub and blade of grass.”

On Friday July 25, we will have a commemorative meditation and service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 to 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly, preserving the sacred atmosphere. Those attending the commemorative service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as a symbol of their love and loyalty. Flowers will be available at the Center as well.

On Saturday, July 26, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Mahavatar Babaji. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m. and there will be a 30-minute break at 1 p.m.

We are seeking volunteers to help with the audiovisual meditation services at our Center. This is for AV mixing and setup for Saturdays and Sundays. Prior experience is not needed. If you have the desire to learn and serve, Anand Balanchandran will be teaching anyone interested following the Sunday Service for the next several weeks.

The Reading Service for today is: The Source of Lasting Happiness.

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Announcements for July 6, 2025

On Saturday July 19, we will have a garden work party to help maintain our beautiful gardens, starting at 1:15 and ending at 4:30. Everyone is welcome, including children, for any length of time. No experience is needed, and tools, gloves and training in simple tasks are provided. Please bring your own lunch and snacks. Guruji said: “In time you will find Him ever with you…a God whose face peeps at you from every flower and shrub and blade of grass.”

On Friday July 25, we will have a commemorative meditation and service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 to 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly, preserving the sacred atmosphere. Those attending the commemorative service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as a symbol of their love and loyalty. Flowers will be available at the Center as well.

On Saturday, July 26, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Mahavatar Babaji. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m. and there will be a 30-minute break at 1 p.m.

We are seeking volunteers to help with the audiovisual meditation services at our Center. This is for AV mixing and setup for Saturdays and Sundays. Prior experience is not needed. If you have the desire to learn and serve, Anand Balanchandran will be teaching anyone interested following the Sunday Service for the next several weeks.

The Reading Service for today is: Kriya Yoga: The Spiritual Science of God-Realization.

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Announcements for June 29, 2025

We hope you had a blessed Convocation this past week. The recorded sessions from Convocation are available online on the SRF Youtube Channel for viewing later at the best time for you. 

On Friday July 25, we will have a commemorative meditation and service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 to 7:45 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter quietly, preserving the sacred atmosphere. Those attending the commemorative service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as a symbol of their love and loyalty. Flowers will be available at the Center as well.

On Saturday, July 26, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Mahavatar Babaji. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m. and there will be a 30-minute break at 1 p.m.

We are seeking volunteers to help with the audiovisual meditation services at our Center. This is for AV mixing and setup for Saturdays and Sundays. Prior experience is not needed. If you have the desire to learn and serve, Anand Balanchandran will be teaching anyone interested following the Sunday Service for the next several weeks.

The Video Service for today is: The Cosmic Motion Picture by Brother Bhumananda. 

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Announcements for June 22, 2025

During the week of Convocation which begins today, there will be a separate schedule of events at our Center, which you will find on our website and on printed schedules available in the Social Room. Please note that the usual meditations and services are being replaced on certain days by class broadcasts from Convocation. 

We are seeking volunteers to help with the audiovisual meditation services at our Center. This is for AV mixing and setup for Saturdays and Sundays. Prior experience is not needed. If you have the desire to learn and serve, Anand Balanchandran will be teaching anyone interested following the Sunday Service for the next several weeks.

The Reading Service for today is: How Even-Mindedness Leads to God-Awareness

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Announcements for June 15, 2025

Happy Father’s Day to all! Following service today, we will celebrate Father’s Day with a catered tea reception. All are welcome to attend in fellowship. 

We are seeking volunteers to help with the audiovisual meditation services at our Center. This is for AV mixing and setup for Saturdays and Sundays. Prior experience is not needed. If you have the desire to learn and serve, Anand Balanchandran will be teaching anyone interested following the Sunday Service for the next several weeks.

Please note that Saturday meditation is cancelled for June 21. During the week of Convocation from June 22-28, there will be a separate schedule of events at our Center, which you will find on our website and on printed schedules available in the Social Room. Please note that the usual meditations and services are being replaced on certain days by class broadcasts from Convocation. 

The Reading Service for today is: God’s Nature in the Father

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