Announcements for Feb 16, 2020

We received a suggestion to consider holding weekend commemorative services in the afternoon instead of at night, in order to make it easier for members who attend who prefer not to drive at night, for those who live far away and aren’t able to come to the Center twice in one day, and for families with children. In response to this suggestion, we plan to hold the Sunday May 10th Sri Yukteswar birthday commemorative at 12:30 p.m., ending by 2 p.m.  Sunday services May 10th will be held as normal, followed by a 30-minute intermission for refreshments, then the 12:30 p.m. commemorative which will mirror the service format of our usual 8 p.m. start time. Please note May 10th is also Mother’s Day, so we wanted to give this advanced notice so you can plan accordingly. Other SRF Temples and Centers are holding weekend commemoratives in the afternoon and we look forward to trying it May 10th to see how well it works for our attendees and volunteers.

The subject for today’s reading is, “Habits: Your Master or Your Slave?”

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Announcements for Feb 9, 2020

The Social & Potluck Committee has done some organizing and set aside extra dishes for giveaway, which are located under the bulletin board.  Please take a look and take any items you are interested in.

On Saturday, February 15, we will host a one day retreat at the center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of the retreat we will have guided group practice of Energization Exercises, kirtan meditation and inspirational readings. We will also have free time to relax, take short walks in the gardens, study our Guru’s writings, or practice the presence of God. Please bring your own lunch to eat during the lunch break.

The subject for today’s reading is, “How to Rise Above Your Problems”.

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Announcements for Feb 2, 2020

The Social & Potluck Committee has done some organizing and set aside extra dishes for giveaway, which are located under the bulletin board.  Please take a look and take anything you’d like.

Labels have been posted on the recycle bins in the social room to distinguish which items can be recycled.  Please familiarize yourself with the acceptable recyclable items and place anything else in the trash bin. Thanks for your help complying with the guidelines from our waste removal provider.

On Saturday, February 15, we will host a one day retreat at the center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of the retreat we will have guided group practice of Energization Exercises, kirtan meditation and inspirational readings. We will also have free time to relax, take short walks in the gardens, study our Guru’s writings, or practice the presence of God. Please bring your own lunch to eat during the lunch break.

After the service today we will invite the Sunday School children to join us in the chapel for a group photo with the monastics, then all are invited to join for potluck and fellowship in the social room.  We want to invite our monastic guests to go through the line first to ensure they get some food before getting engaged in greeting with us. 

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Announcements for Jan 26, 2020

Our Center’s monastic counselor Brother Devananda, along with Brother Akshayananda, will visit our Center this coming week. The scheduling is as follows:

• Thursday January 30: Monastic-led 7pm inspirational service followed by tea social.
• Friday January 31: Informal outing with monastics starting at 10:30 a.m. with a walk at Green Lake, followed by lunch. If you are interested to attend, please sign up on the sheet under the bulletin board in the social room.  If you have any questions, please ask Lynnie Dhanak or Urmila Joshi-Phadnis.
• Saturday February 1: Bro. Devananda will lead a 3-hour kirtan meditation 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 8:40 a.m. After the meditation we will have a catered Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Noon followed by a volunteer meeting with the monastics from 1-2 p.m. Any current volunteers or those interested in volunteering at the Center are welcome to attend the lunch and meeting.
• Sunday February 2: Services will be led by monastics. Afterward we will have a potluck and opportunity to greet the monastics.  Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

The Flower Committee has organized their storage shelves and identified items that will be given away, including flower vases, candle holders, and other miscellaneous items.  The available items are on a table next to the bulletin board in the social room. Please take a look and take what you want!

Today we will be viewing the DVD: “Seeking the Greatest Love in the World, Sri Daya Mata – part I”

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Announcements for Jan 19, 2020

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, January 25. A vegetarian lunch will be served directly after the 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. meditation, and then we will do projects around the Center up until 5 p.m. For those who wish to come and meditate prior to the 1 p.m. lunch, you may enter the chapel during the Noon chant, or meditate in the Sunday School room. All are welcome, including children, for any length of time.

Our Center’s monastic counselor Brother Devananda, along with Brother Akshayananda, will visit our Center January 30 – February 2.  The scheduling plan is as follows:

• Thursday January 30: Monastic-led 7pm inspirational service followed by tea social.
• Friday January 31: Informal outing with monastics starting around 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch. More details about the outing will be announced as they are confirmed.
• Saturday February 1: Bro. Devananda will lead a 3-hour kirtan meditation 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Note the earlier start time than our usual Saturday schedule. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 8:40 a.m.  After the meditation we will have a volunteer appreciation lunch (provided) followed by a volunteer meeting with the monastics starting at 1 p.m.. Any current volunteers or those interested in volunteering at the Center are welcome.
• Sunday February 2: Sunday services will be led by monastics. Afterward we will have a potluck and opportunity to greet the monastics.  Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

Any updates to the schedule will be announced in subsequent weeks and listed on our website calendar.

The subject for today’s service is “Meditation: Way to God.”

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Announcements for Jan 5, 2020

Tonight we will have a commemorative service for Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday. There will be open meditation 7 – 7:40 p.m. followed by the commemorative service at 8 p.m.  Please bring a flower and monetary donation in an envelope.

This coming Saturday January 11 we will have a 6-hour meditation with kirtan from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to commemorate the birthday of our guru Paramahansa Yogananda.  Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m. prior to the meditation. There will be a 30-minute break at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a fruit offering to place in the basket at the rear of the chapel prior to the meditation.  At the conclusion of the meditation we will each take a fruit as prasad.

Our Center’s monastic counselor Brother Devananda, along with Brother Akshayananda, will visit our Center January 30 – February 2.  The monastics will lead the Thursday evening service, a Saturday morning kirtan meditation, and the Sunday services. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed.

The subject for today’s service is, “Attunement With a True Guru.”

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Announcements for Dec 29, 2019

Our annual New Year’s Eve meditation will be held this Tuesday, December 31, 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.  All are invited to bring in the New Year with the peace and inspiration of group meditation.

On Sunday January 5 at 9:30 a.m. we will host a viewing of SRF’s livestreamed event to inaugurate the centennial of Paramahansa Yogananda’s coming to America and founding Self-Realization Fellowship.  This will replace our usual 10 a.m. meditation. We will hold the 11 a.m. reading service as usual.

In the evening on Sunday, January 5, we will have a commemorative service for Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday. There will be open meditation 7 – 7:40 p.m. followed by the commemorative service at 8 p.m.  Please bring a flower and monetary donation in an envelope.

Our Center’s monastic counselor Brother Devananda, along with Brother Akshayananda, will visit our Center January 30 – February 2.  The monastics will lead the Thursday evening service, a Saturday morning kirtan meditation, and the Sunday services. More scheduling information will be shared as plans are confirmed.

The subject for today’s service is “The Purpose of Life is to Find God.”

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Announcements for Dec 22, 2019

Evening meditation on Tuesday, December 24 is cancelled because of Christmas Eve.

Our annual New Year’s Eve meditation will be held Tuesday, December 31, 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.  All are invited to bring in the New Year with the peace and inspiration of group meditation.

On Sunday January 5 at 9:30 a.m. we will host a viewing of SRF’s livestreamed event to inaugurate the centennial of Paramahansa Yogananda’s coming to America and founding Self-Realization Fellowship.  We will hold the 11 a.m. reading service as usual.

In the evening on Saturday, January 5, we will have a commemorative service for Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday. There will be open meditation 7 – 7:40 p.m. followed by the commemorative service at 8 a.m.  Please bring a flower and monetary donation in an envelope.

Our Center’s monastic counselor Brother Devananda, along with Brother Akshayananda, will visit our Center January 30 – February 2.  As of now we expect the monastics to lead the Thursday evening service, a Saturday morning kirtan meditation, and the Sunday services. More scheduling information will be shared as plans are confirmed.

Today we will be viewing Part 1 of the DVD: “ A Scripture of Love” by Sri Daya Mata

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Announcements for Dec 15, 2019

Please join us for our Christmas Social and potluck today after the service.

A scheduling note: evening meditation on Tuesday, December 24 is cancelled because of Christmas Eve.

Our annual New Year’s Eve meditation will be held Tuesday, December 31,11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.  All are invited to bring in the New Year with group meditation.

Our Center’s monastic counselor Brother Devananda along with Brother Akshayananda (known as Br. Kapildeo when he visited for Seabeck earlier this year) will visit our Center January 30 – February 2, 2020.  Further details will be shared as they are available. As of now we expect the monastics to lead the Thursday evening service, a Saturday morning kirtan meditation, and the Sunday services.

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