Announcements for May 8, 2022

We would like to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day today! Please accept the gift of a flower from the Flower Committee after the service today. 

There will be a commemorative service this coming Tuesday, May 10, at 8:00 p.m. to honor Swami Sri Yukteswar’s birthday. There will be individual meditation from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. as well. 

The Seattle Center looks forward to hosting the regional Seabeck Retreat, which will be held on June 10-12 this year. Bro. Samatananda and Br. Wolfgang, from Self-Realization Fellowship, will be leading the retreat. There will be a Thursday evening Inspirational Service by Brother Samatananda on June 9 at our Center the day prior to the start of the silent retreat. Registration for the retreat is currently open online. Please visit the Center website for more details and to register. If anyone would like to request an individual counseling session with the monastics either on Thursday or Friday, please see the Center Coordinator at the Information Table after the service today. For those attending the retreat, there is a need for volunteers in various areas, such as loading and setup. If you are able to serve as a volunteer, please inquire at the Information Table after the service. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Mother Aspect of God”.

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Announcements for May 1, 2022

There will be a commemorative service on May 10 to mark Swami Sri Yukteswar’s birthday. Our kirtan group will return for the first time in two years in celebration for the 8 p.m. evening service. There will be individual meditation from 7:00 to 7:45 pm as well. 

The Seattle Center looks forward to hosting the regional Seabeck Retreat, which will be held on June 10-12 this year. We will be joined by two monastics, Bro. Samatananda and Br. Wolfgang, from Self-Realization Fellowship. There will be a Thursday evening Inspirational Service by a monastic on June 9 at our Center the day prior to the start of the silent retreat. Registration for the retreat is currently open online. Please visit the Center website for more details and to register.

The subject for today’s service is “Anchor Yourself in God”.

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Announcements for Apr 24, 2022

There will be a commemorative service on May 10 to mark Swami Sri Yukteswar’s birthday. Our kirtan group will return for the first time in two years in celebration for the 8 p.m. evening service. There will be individual meditation from 7:00 to 7:45 pm as well. 

The Seattle Center looks forward to hosting the regional Seabeck Retreat, which will be held on June 10-12 this year. We will be joined by two monastics, Bro. Samatananda and Br. Wolfgang, from Self-Realization Fellowship. There will be a Thursday evening Inspirational Service by a monastic on June 9 at our Center the day prior to the start of the silent retreat. Registration for the retreat is currently open online. Please visit the Center website for more details and to register.

The subject for today’s service is “What is Love?”

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Announcements for Apr 17, 2022

The Seattle Center looks forward to hosting the regional Seabeck Retreat, which will be held on June 10-12 this year. We will be joined by two monastics, Bro. Samatananda and Br. Wolfgang, from Self-Realization Fellowship. There will be a Thursday evening Inspirational Service by a monastic on June 9 at our Center the day prior to the start of the silent retreat. Registration for the retreat will begin online tonight at 7 p.m. Please visit the Center website for more details and to register.

The subject for today’s service is “The True Significance of Resurrection.”

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Announcements for Apr 10, 2022

Easter Sunrise Service will be held at our Center on April 17, starting at 7:00 a.m. As in previous years, please bring warm clothing as it will be held outside if weather permits. We will also have regular meditation and Reading Service that Sunday, starting at 10 a.m.

The Seattle Center also looks forward to hosting the regional Seabeck Retreat, which will be held on June 10-12 this year. We will be joined by two monastics, Bro. Samatananda and Br. Wolfgang, from Self-Realization Fellowship. Registration for the retreat will begin online next Sunday, April 17, at 7 p.m. Please visit the Center website later this week for more details. 

The subject for today’s service is “Healing by God’s Unlimited Power.”

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Announcements for April 3, 2022

Easter Sunrise Service will be held at our Center on April 17, starting at 7:00 a.m. As in previous years, please bring warm clothing as it could be held outside if weather permits.

The Seattle Center looks forward to hosting the regional Seabeck Retreat, which will be held on June 10-12 this year. We will be joined by two monastics from Self-Realization Fellowship, Bro. Samatananda and Br. Wolfgang. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed. We anticipate registration for the retreat will begin in mid-April. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Place of Money in Spiritual Life.”

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Announcements for Mar 27, 2022

Starting next Sunday, we plan to resume meditation services from 10am to 11am, followed by the Reading Service from 11-12pm. We will also resume harmonium accompaniment to singing together as a group from next week. For today, we still request silent chanting as we use recorded chants for the service. 

After a 2 year break, Seabeck Retreat returns this year from June 10-12. We will be joined by two monastics from Self-Realization Fellowship. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed. We anticipate registration for the retreat will begin in mid-April. 

The subject for today’s service is “Peace – The Altar of Heaven.”

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Announcements for Mar 20, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has recently changed the guidelines on indoor masking from requiring it to recommending it. Following the direction provided by SRF leadership, we will follow local health guidelines accordingly. While the risk level has improved, it is very reasonable to continue to mask if you are at increased risk, are in contact with someone at high risk, or as a personal choice. We want to encourage everyone to continue to support one another and respect each other’s personal choices on masking as we move forward.

Starting in April, we plan to resume Sunday meditation services at 10am and Thursday evening Inspirational Services, depending on volunteer availability. Easter Sunrise Service will be held on April 17. We will also return to playing the harmonium and chanting as a group in April if external conditions continue to improve. For now, we request continued silent chanting as we use recorded chants for the next two weeks. 

After a 2 year break, Seabeck Retreat returns this year from June 10-12. We will be joined by two monastics from Self-Realization Fellowship. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed. We anticipate registration for the retreat will begin in mid-April. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Secret of Spiritual Success.”

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Announcements for Mar 13, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has recently changed the guidelines on indoor masking from requiring it to recommending it. Following the direction provided by SRF leadership, we will follow local health guidelines accordingly. While the risk level has improved, it is very reasonable to continue to mask if you are at increased risk, are in contact with someone at high risk, out of consideration for those who may be at higher risk, or as a personal choice. We want to encourage everyone to continue to support one another and respect each other’s personal choices on masking as we move forward.

Starting in April, we plan to resume meditation services at 10am and Thursday evening Inspirational Services. Easter Sunrise Service will be held on April 17. We will also return to playing the harmonium and chanting as a group in April if external conditions continue to improve. For now, we request continued silent chanting as we use recorded chants for the next three weeks. 

The subject for today’s service is “Creating and Destroying Habits at Will.”

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Announcements for Mar 6, 2022

We will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda tomorrow, March 7th, and the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar on Wednesday, March 9th. On each of these occasions, the doors to the chapel will open at 6:00 p.m. Although we won’t have a meditation leader that hour, the chapel will be open for individual meditation between 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The commemorative service will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. It is customary to bring a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering as a tribute to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings.  Children are welcome to attend in the chapel with their families.

Following our Reading Service today, the Bookroom and Information Table will be open between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may also access the Lending Library to sign out books and DVD’s.

The King County Indoor Mask Order ends on March 11. Following the direction provided by SRF leadership, we will follow local health guidelines, and masks will no longer be required for indoor services or activities following that date. Anyone who would like to continue masking may certainly do so.

Starting in April, we plan to resume meditation services at 10am, and Thursday evening Inspirational Services. This is dependent on volunteer availability, and details will be confirmed as they are finalized. 

The subject for today’s service is “Regain Your Divine Heritage.”

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