Announcements for May 28, 2023

Seabeck Regional Retreat

This is a reminder that registration for the Seabeck Regional Retreat this year is still open on the Center’s website, but closes on May 31st. The retreat will take place from June 9 to 11, led by Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira. All are welcome to attend the Thursday Meditation Service on June 8 at 7pm at our Center, and to attend the tea social afterwards to meet the monastics.

SRF World Convocation

Registration for the SRF World Convocation, which takes place from July 30 to August 5, is now open on the main website for Self-Realization Fellowship, which is yogananda.org. We will have two monastics visiting the Seattle Center for the first half of Convocation, Sr Premamayee and Bni Sonia. There will be daily Convocation events broadcast at our Center, with some local events with the nuns as well. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Mother Aspect of God by Bro. Anandamoy – Part II”.

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Announcements for May 21, 2023

Seabeck Regional Retreat

This is a reminder that registration for the Seabeck Regional Retreat this year is still open on the Center’s website. It will take place from June 9 to 11, led by Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira. All are welcome to attend the Thursday Meditation Service on June 8 at 7pm at our Center, and to attend the tea social afterwards to meet the monastics.

SRF World Convocation

Registration for the SRF World Convocation, which takes place from July 30 to August 5, is now open on the main website for Self-Realization Fellowship, which is yogananda.org. We will have two monastics visiting the Seattle Center for the first half of Convocation, Sr Premamayee and Bni Sonia. There will be daily Convocation events broadcast at our Center, with some local events with the nuns as well. 

The subject for today’s service is “God-Mindedness: The Key to Freedom”.

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Announcements for May 14, 2023

Day of Service

Day of Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This follows the morning meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. All, including children, are welcome to join in the joy of fellowship and service in cleaning, gardening and carrying out maintenance projects.

Bookroom DVD Sale

The Bookroom is having a clearout sale of the DVDs featuring talks by many beloved monks and nuns on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. These are being offered for $1 each or by donation. Please visit the Bookroom after the service to view the selections.

Seabeck Regional Retreat

This is a reminder that registration for the Seabeck Regional Retreat this year is still open on the Center’s website. It will take place from June 9 to 11, led by Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira. All are welcome to attend the Thursday Meditation Service on June 8 at 7pm at our Center, and to attend the tea social afterwards to meet the monastics.

Security Training

For any ushers, greeters or other volunteers who would like an update on the upgraded security features in the Center, please remain in the chapel after the service to meet with the Coordinator.

The subject for today’s service is “God’s Nature in the Mother”.

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Announcements for May 7, 2023

Swami Sri Yukteswar Commemorative and Meditation

On Wednesday May 10, we will have a Commemorative Service for Sri Yukteswar’s birthday at 8 p.m. preceded by open meditation from 7 – 7:45 p.m. Please bring a flower and a monetary offering as symbols of your devotion and loyalty to the Gurus. Flowers will be available at the Center also. 

On Saturday May 13, we will have a 6-hour meditation with Kirtan from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the birthday of Sri Yukteswar. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m. and there will be a 30-minute break at 12:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Tea Reception

On Sunday, May 14, we will celebrate Mother’s Day with a tea reception and fellowship after the Sunday services. The Center will provide light fare and beverages, and additional contributions of vegetarian snacks are welcome.

Seabeck Regional Retreat

The Seabeck Regional Retreat this year will take place from June 9 to 11. Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira will be leading the silent retreat. Registration for the event will remain open till May 31 on the Center’s website at srfseattlecenter.org. All are welcome to attend the Thursday Meditation Service on June 8 at 7pm at our Center, and to attend the tea social afterwards to meet the monastics.

The subject for today’s service is “Sojourn in Freedom: The Astral Universe”.

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Announcements for April 30, 2023

The Seabeck Regional Retreat this year will take place from June 9 to 11. Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira will be leading the silent retreat. Registration for the event will remain open till May 31 on the Center’s website at srfseattlecenter.org. If you are unable to attend the retreat, you are welcome to attend the Thursday Meditation Service on June 8 at 7pm at our Center, and to attend the tea social afterwards to meet the monastics.

All volunteers are invited to join in a webinar training with a security consultant next Sunday, May 7 at 5pm, on Crisis De-escalation Training. The webinar will be particularly useful to Ushers and Greeters in learning how to manage a crisis situation or aggressive individuals visiting the Center, but any volunteer is welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining in the webinar training, please let your Committee Chair know. The session will be recorded for viewing later as well. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Power of Concentration”.

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Announcements for April 23, 2023

The Seabeck Regional Retreat this year will take place from June 9 to 11. Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira will be leading the silent retreat. Registration for the event will remain open till May 31. If you are unable to attend the retreat, you are welcome to attend the Thursday Inspirational Service on June 8 at 7pm, and to attend the tea social afterwards and meet them. 

The subject for today’s DVD service is “The Mother Aspect of God, by Brother Anandamoy”.

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Announcements for April 16, 2023

The Seabeck Regional Retreat this year will take place from June 9 to 11. Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira will be leading the silent retreat. Registration for the event opens at 7pm on Sunday, April 16. Please remain seated for a few minutes after Service today for a message from our Seabeck Coordinator, Kaushik. 

We will be joined by monastics at our Center this year for the first half of Convocation week in August. Sister Premamayee and Brahmacharini Sonia will be present with us for the Convocation talks and meditations.

The Sunday Tea Social Committee invites you to kindly join us for a Spring Celebration Tea Party today following the Reading Service. 

The subject for today’s service is “How to Fulfill Your Role in Life”.

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Announcements for April 9, 2023

There will be an Easter Potluck following the service today. We hope you can stay and share some food and fellowship with us. 

The Seabeck Regional Retreat this year will take place from June 9 to 11. Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira will be leading the silent retreat. Registration for the event opens at 7pm on Sunday, April 16. More details are available on the Center’s website.

The Sunday Tea Social Committee invites you to kindly join us for a Spring Celebration Tea Party on Sunday, April 16th, after the reading service, in celebration of Divine Mother and the enduring delights of Spring. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Resurrection of Christ Within You”.

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Announcements for April 2, 2023

Please join us for our services, meditations, and fellowship opportunities in celebration of Easter.

There will be a Good Friday 3-hour kirtan meditation from 7 – 10 pm on Friday, April 7. 

There will be a pre-Easter 6-hour kirtan meditation, 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday, April 8.

Easter Sunrise Service will take place on Sunday, April 9 from 7 – 8 am. It will be held outdoors unless raining. 

There will be a meditation service at 10am, followed by Reading Service at 11am, and an Easter Potluck at noon. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. 

All of these events are listed on the Center’s website as well. 

The subject for today’s service is “Jesus Christ and His Teachings”.

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Announcements for Mar 26, 2023

We hope you can join us for our services, meditations, and fellowship opportunities in celebration of Easter.

There will be a Good Friday 3-hour kirtan meditation from 7 – 10 pm on Friday, April 7. 

There will be a pre-Easter 6-hour kirtan meditation, 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday, April 8.

Easter Sunrise Service will take place on Sunday, April 9 from 7 – 8 am. It will be held outdoors unless raining. 

There will be a meditation service at 10am, followed by Reading Service at 11am, and an Easter Potluck at noon. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. 

All of these events are listed on the Center’s website, and will be published in a newsletter shortly as well. 

The subject for today’s service is “Finding Divine Peace and Balance – a talk by Sri Daya Mata”.

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