Announcements for 8/6/2017

Sunday School will be canceled on both August 6th and August 13th due to SRF Convocation.

On Monday, August 14th, we will celebrate Janmashtami, a Commemorative Service honoring the birth of Bhagavan Krishna. The service will begin at 8 pm and will be preceded by silent meditation from 7 – 7:40pm. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter silently.  Please bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope.

On Saturday, August 19th, we will have a long Kirtan meditation for Bhagavan Krishna from 3 – 9 pm. There will be a break at 5:30 pm and group Energization Exercises at 5:40 pm.

The subject for today’s service is: “The Universal Need for Kriya Yoga.”

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Announcements for 7/23/2016

On Tuesday July 25, we will have a Commemorative Service for Mahavatar Babaji beginning at 8pm, preceded by a silent meditation 7 – 7:40 pm. During the 7pm meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter silently.  Those attending the Commemorative Service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope.

During the upcoming SRF Convocation in Los Angeles, our annual group dinner for Seattle-area devotees will be held Wednesday, August 9, 5:30 pm, at the Lakeside Bistro in the Bonaventure Hotel.  The price this year will be $26.50/person for the buffet.  This price includes tax and tip.  All are invited to join.  For those who who don’t wish to eat, but want to come for fellowship, please feel free.

We would like to let all parents know that owing to the SRF Annual Convocation, Sunday School will be canceled on both August 6th and August 13th.

Today we will be viewing Part 1 of the DVD “Portal to the Inner Light”, a talk by Mrinalini Mata.

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Our annual summer picnic will be held at nearby Hamlin Park following the Sunday services on July 16.  All are invited for food, fellowship, and games.  Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. The center will provide veggie burgers, buns and condiments. Directions to Hamlin Park will be on the bulletin board in the social room.

On Saturday July 22, we will have a Kirtan meditation for Mahavatar Babaji from 3 to 9 pm. There will be a 30-minute break at 5:30 pm with group Energization Exercises at 5:40.

On Tuesday July 25, we will have a Commemorative Service for Mahavatar Babaji. The Commemorative Service will begin at 8 pm and be preceded by a silent meditation 7 – 7:45 pm. During the 7pm meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter silently.  Those attending the Commemorative Service are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope.

The subject for today’s service is “Spiritual Marriage”

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Announcements for 7/2/2017

Our annual summer picnic will be held at nearby Hamlin Park following the Sunday Services on July 16.  All are invited for food, fellowship, and games.  Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. The center will provide veggie burgers, buns and condiments. Directions to Hamlin Park will be on the bulletin board in the social room.

On Saturday, July 22, we will have a Kirtan meditation for Mahavatar Babaji from 3 to 9 pm. On Tuesday, July 25, we will have a Commemorative Service for Mahavatar Babaji. The Commemorative Service will begin at 8 pm and be preceded by a silent meditation 7 – 7:45 pm. 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.

Please note that the usual Tuesday meditation this week is cancelled for the Fourth of July holiday.

The subject for today’s service is “Building World Unity.”.

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Announcements for 6/25/2017

Our annual summer picnic will be held at nearby Hamlin Park following the Sunday Services on July 16.  All are invited for food, fellowship, and games.  Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. The center will provide veggie burgers, buns and condiments. Directions to Hamlin Park will be on the bulletin board in the social room.

Immediately after the service, please stay in the chapel for about 5 minutes for an update from our Center Coordinator, Jeremy Jones.

Today we will be viewing the DVD “Fulfilling the Soul’s Deepest Needs”, a talk by Sri Daya Mata.

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Announcements for 6/18/2017

The Usher Committee is in need of three new ushers starting in July.  Ushering is a fun way to  serve and also meet people at the Center.  The commitment is about once month on Thursday nights or Sunday mornings. If you are interested please contact Steven Gary, whose contact information is on the Social Room bulletin board.

All are invited to our Annual outdoor Kirtan meditation in the beautiful gardens at the Seattle Center of SRF this Saturday June 24th, from 3 until 9 p.m. It is a special time to commemorate both the Summer Solstice and the International Day of Yoga. Chanting will be on-the-hour, and we will have a break from 5:30 to 6 p.m. with group practice of Energization Exercises at 5:40 p.m. We are also looking for 4 volunteers to help with the outdoor canopy and chair setup at 1:30 p.m. on June 24th. If you can help please contact Anand Balachandran, whose contact information is on the Social Room bulletin board.

Please join us today to celebrate Father’s Day with a potluck in the social room.

The subject for today’s service is: “Four Fundamental Ways to Realize God.”

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Announcements for 6/11/2017

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, June 17. The day will begin at 9:30 am with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30 pm followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1 pm that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects till 4 pm. You may come for all or any part of the day.  All, including children, are encouraged to attend.

The Usher Committee is in need of three new ushers starting in July.  Ushering is a fun way to  serve and also meet people at the Center.  The commitment is about once month on Thursday nights or Sunday mornings. If you are interested please contact Steven Gary, whose contact information is on the Social Room bulletin board.

On Sunday, June 18 we will celebrate Father’s Day with a potluck. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

On Saturday, June 24, there will be a Summer Solstice Kirtan meditation, held outdoors, from 3 – 9pm. There will be a break at 5:30pm with group EE’s practiced at 5:40pm.

The subject for today’s service is: “Self-Analysis: Key to Mastery of Life.”

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Announcements for 6/4/2017

Our annual monastic-led Seabeck Retreat will be held this year June 9-11, led by Bro. Jitananda and Br. Wolfgang.  The Thursday Inspirational Service on June 8th at 7:30pm will be led by monastics, and will be followed by a tea social and opportunity to greet the monks in the Social Room.

At 6:45pm preceding the service on Thursday June 8th, Br. Wolfgang will conduct a christening for Seattle-area devotee Mira Shields’ son Stephen Becker V (the fifth) who was born Dec 14th 2016.  All are inviting and encouraged to attend the christening and contribute to the devotional atmosphere.

We have some funds available to assist attendees of the Seattle Center of SRF who would like to participate in this year’s Seabeck Retreat but are unable to for financial reasons, by covering up to 50% of the registration cost for the least expensive room.  Those interested may contact the retreat registrar Steven Gary or email srfseabeck@gmail.com to inquire.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, June 17. The day will begin at 9:30 am with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30 pm followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1 pm that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects till 4 pm. You may come for all or any part of the day.  All, including children, are encouraged to attend.

The Usher Committee is in need of three new ushers starting in July.  Ushering is a fun way to  serve and also meet people at the Center.  The commitment is about once month on Thursday nights or Sunday mornings. If you are interested please contact Steven Gary, whose contact information is on the Social Room bulletin board.

On Sunday, June 18 we will celebrate Father’s Day with a potluck. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

The subject for today’s service is: “Eliminating the Static of Fear from the Mind Radio”

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