We will ring-in the New Year with a meditation from 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31st until 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. All are welcome to attend.

Please note that the Thursday Evening Inspirational Service on Jan 1st, New Year’s Day is canceled.

We will have two Services to honor the birth of our Beloved Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. On Monday, Jan. 5th, we will commemorate Paramahansa Yogananda’s birth with a silent meditation from 7 until 7:45 p.m., and a Commemorative Service at 8 p.m. Those attending the Commemorative Service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering as a symbol of devotion and loyalty to this path.

On Saturday, Jan. 10th, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with a short intermission at 1 p.m. Those attending the meditation are asked to bring a fruit to offer at the start of the meditation.

The title for today’s Video Service is: “The Divine Nature of Christ”, by Bro. Saralananda.

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December 21, 2025

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce the spring session of online How-to-Live classes for children and teens, which will be held January 24th through May 23rd. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in the Sunday School.

Please note that the Thursday Evening Inspirational Service on Dec. 25th, Christmas Day is canceled. Also, Sunday School will be canceled next Sunday Dec. 28th

The title for today’s Service is: “Attunement with Christ Consciousness”

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Please join us in decorating the chapel Christmas Tree, immediately following the Service.

We are happy to let you know that SRF Monastics Brother Keshavananda and Br. Leon will be visiting the Seattle Center for our Spiritual and Social Christmas. The schedule for their visit is as follows:

• On Thursday, Dec 11th, Br. Leon will lead the Inspirational Service from 7 – 8 p.m. followed by a hospitality tea
• On Friday, Dec 12th, we will have an informal outing with monastics. The current plan is to have a walk around Green Lake starting at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet by the Information Table. Your email or phone number are needed so we can contact you in case of any change in plans. Please contact Urmila Joshi-Phadnis for more information.
• Saturday, Dec 13th, will be the blessed All-Day Christmas meditation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be an intermission at 2 p.m. If you are only able to attend for part of the day, we ask that you come for the morning session only. Please bring a fruit and a monetary offering to the meditation.
• On Sunday, Dec 14th, we will have a Monastic-led meditation at 10 a.m., and the Sunday Service at 11 a.m., followed by our Christmas Potluck. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

The title for today’s Service is: “Receiving God’s Answers to Your Prayers”

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The Center would like to thank all of you for your generous heart in making a meaningful difference in our community with our Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Hopelink Shoreline Food Bank. A total of 715 pounds of non-perishable vegetarian food was collected to support our neighbors in need.

We are happy to let you know that SRF Monastics Brother Keshavananda and Br. Leon will be visiting the Seattle Center for our Spiritual and Social Christmas. The monks will lead the Thursday evening Inspirational Service on Dec. 11th, the All-day Christmas Meditation on Saturday, Dec. 13th, and the Sunday Meditation and Service on Dec. 14th. We will have an opportunity to visit informally with the monastics at a hospitality tea on Thursday evening and a Christmas potluck on Sunday. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for the potluck.

In preparation for the blessed All-Day Christmas Meditation, we will be having the third of our 4-hour Kirtan Meditation this  Saturday, Dec. 6th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The All-Day Christmas Meditation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. There will be an intermission at 1:30 p.m.

With the approaching Christmas season, we are looking for individuals who would be interested and enjoy decorating the Center for the joyous festivities. If you are interested, please reach out to Bona or Anshika on the Flower Committee. Next Sunday, Dec. 7th, we will be decorating our chapel Christmas Tree. All are invited, including parents with young children to join in the festive spirit of the Yuletide season.

The title for today’s Service is: “The True Nature of the Soul”

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We will have a Spanish Reading Service from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. today. All are welcome to attend.

With the approaching Christmas season, we are looking for individuals who would be interested and enjoy decorating the Center for the joyous festivities. If you are interested, please reach out to Bona or Anshika on the Flower Committee.

We are happy to let you know that SRF Monastics Brother Keshavananda and Br. Leon will be visiting the Seattle Center for our Spiritual and Social Christmas. The monks will lead the Thursday evening Inspirational Service on Dec. 11th, the All-day Christmas Meditation on Saturday, Dec. 13th, and the Sunday Meditation and Service on Dec. 14th. We will have an opportunity to visit informally with the monastics at a hospitality tea on Thursday evening and a Christmas potluck on Sunday. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for the potluck.

In preparation for the blessed All-Day Christmas Meditation, we will have 4-hour pre-Christmas Kirtan Meditations on Saturdays Nov. 29th and Dec. 6th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The All-Day meditation will be held on Dec. 13th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The normally scheduled Inspirational Service on Nov. 27 will be canceled owing to Thanksgiving.

Our Video Service today is titled: “Living with Gratitude” by Sr. Brahmani.

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The Seattle Center of SRF is blessed and honored to be hosting Bro. Kamalananda and Br. Rahul this weekend. Bro. Kamalananda serves on the SRF Board of Directors and works very closely with our revered President, Bro. Chidananda. Br. Rahul assists Brotherji in the manifold tasks associated with the Office of the President.

Immediately following the Service, we will have a group photo with the monastics here in the chapel. Our Sunday School children will join us for the picture.

Due to time constraints, we will not be offering any counseling appointments with the monastics today. We will have another monastic visit in just under a month as well as other opportunities for members to receive spiritual counseling.

Following today’s Service and group photo, all are invited to a potluck fellowship where each of you will have the opportunity to visit with the monastics.

The Seattle Center of Self-Realization Fellowship is joyfully organizing a Food Drive to support the Hopelink Shoreline Food Bank, now through November 23rd. You are invited to share in this spirit of service by offering vegetarian, non-perishable food items, which may be placed in the collection box in the foyer. We are delighted to share with you that as of today, the Seattle Center has donated about 320 lbs of food to the Hopelink Food Bank. Thank you for your generous heart and support.

With the approaching Christmas season, we are looking for individuals who would be interested and enjoy decorating the Center for the joyous festivities. If you are interested, please reach out to Bona or Anshika on the Flower Committee.

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Please remain in the chapel for a brief announcement immediately following the Service.

You are all invited to enjoy light refreshments just prior to our Annual General Meeting, which will start promptly at 12:30 p.m., here in the chapel. We will review 2025 activities and budget planning for 2026. There will be a special presentation highlighting possibilities for renovations and expansion to interior spaces at the Center, and your feedback is valuable. The meeting will end by 2 p.m. latest, and you are welcome to stay for as long as you’d like. We look forward to your participation.

This week, we will be hosting Bro. Kamalananda and Br. Shiven at the Center for two Services – a guided meditation and Inspirational Service on Thursday, Nov. 13th, as well as the Meditation and Service on Sunday, Nov. 16th. Following the Sunday Service on Nov. 16th, we will have a potluck fellowship with the monastics. You are invited to bring a vegetarian dish to share.

The Seattle Center of Self-Realization Fellowship is joyfully organizing a Food Drive to support the Hopelink Shoreline Food Bank, now through November 23rd. You are invited to share in this spirit of service by offering vegetarian, non-perishable food items, which may be placed in the collection box in the Social Room. A list of most-needed items is available to help guide your donations. Thank you for your generous heart and support.

With the approaching Christmas season, we are looking for individuals who would be interested and enjoy decorating the Center for the joyous festivities. If you are interested, please reach out to Bona or Anshika on the Flower Committee.

The title for today’s Service is: Gaining the Wealth of Inner Happiness

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Following the Service today, all are invited to a Hospitality Tea Social to enjoy fellowship.

The General Membership Meeting led by Managing Council will take place next Sunday November 9. You are all invited to attend to review 2025 activities and budget planning for 2026. There will be a special presentation highlighting possibilities for renovations and exterior additions to the Center, and your feedback is valuable. The meeting will run from 12:30 pm to no later than 2 pm, and you are welcome to stay for as long as you’d like. Please pick up a flyer from one of the Greeters.

The Seattle Center of Self-Realization Fellowship is joyfully organizing a Food Drive to support the Hopelink Shoreline Food Bank, now through November 23rd. You are invited to share in this spirit of service by offering vegetarian, non-perishable food items, which may be placed in the collection box in the Social Room. A list of most-needed items is available to help guide your donations. Thank you for your generous heart and support.

We are happy to let you know that we will be hosting Bro. Kamalananda and Br. Shiven for a special visit this month. The monks will lead a guided meditation and Inspirational Service on Thursday, Nov. 13th, as well as the Meditation and Service on Sunday, Nov. 16th. Following the Sunday Service on Nov. 16th, we will have a potluck fellowship with the monastics. You are invited to bring a vegetarian dish to share.

The title for today’s Service is: The Art of Balanced Living

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Our next Fall Day of Service, will be this coming Saturday, Nov. 1st, immediately following the Kirtan meditation. We will focus on cleaning, dusting, landscape clean-up, and other service projects from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. A vegetarian lunch will be served. All are welcome, including children, for any length of time to join in the joy of service.

The General Membership Meeting led by Managing Council will take place on Sunday November 9. You are all invited to attend to review 2025 activities and budget planning for 2026. There will be a special presentation highlighting possibilities for interior renovations and exterior additions to the Center, and your feedback is valuable. The meeting will run from 12:15 pm to no later than 2pm, and you are welcome to stay for as long as you’d like.

The title of today’s Video Service is: Living Without Fear by Bro. Anantananda.

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Happy Diwali!

You are all invited to a potluck following the Reading Service, to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and enjoy divine fellowship.

Our next Fall Day of Service, will be on Saturday, Nov. 1st, immediately following the Kirtan meditation. We will focus on cleaning, dusting, landscape clean-up, and other service projects from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. A vegetarian lunch will be served. All are welcome, including children, for any length of time to join in the joy of service.

The General Membership Meeting led by Managing Council will take place on Sunday November 9. You are all invited to attend to review 2025 activities and budget planning for 2026. There will be a special presentation highlighting possibilities for interior renovations and exterior additions to the Center, and your feedback is valuable. The meeting will run from 12:15 pm to no later than 2pm, and you are welcome to stay for as long as you’d like.

We are happy to let you know that we will be hosting Bro. Kamalananda and Br. Shiven for a special visit in November. The monks will lead a guided meditation and Inspirational Service on Thursday, Nov. 13th, as well as the Meditation and Service on Sunday, Nov. 16th. Bro. Kamalananda sends a warm personal message saying he is very eager to reconnect with old friends and make new ones! Following the Sunday Service on Nov. 16th, we will have a potluck fellowship with the monastics. You are invited to bring a vegetarian dish to share.

The title for today’s Service is: Reincarnation: The Soul’s Journey to Perfection.

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