Oct 18, 2026

There will be a One-Day Retreat on the theme “The Art of Spiritual Introspection”. It will be held at the Center on Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be periods of group meditation, Energization Exercises, Readings, Kirtan, a lunch break, and free-time to walk the grounds, read quietly, or meditate. Please bring a sack lunch with you for the retreat.

We would like to let members and friends know that the Center is not able to accept personal or retail items donated or left behind in the storage area without prior notice. We do not have enough storage space to accommodate these. If you have items you intend to donate or leave behind, please first check with Deepak Jaiswal or Christine Brassell or email info@srfseattlecenter.org. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce that the Fall session of the online How-to-Live classes for children and teens has started. Classes will be held September 12th through December 12th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in the Sunday School.

The Reading Service for today is: “Living in Constant Remembrance of God”

Printable PDF: Oct 18, 2026 Announcement

Oct 11, 2026

On Saturday, Oct 17th, we will have our Fall ‘Day of Service’ from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., immediately following the morning meditation. A vegetarian lunch will be provided. All are welcome, including children for any length of time, to join in the joy of fellowship and service in cleaning, gardening, and carrying out maintenance projects. 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.

There will be a One-Day Retreat on the theme “The Art of Spiritual Introspection”. It will be held at the Center on Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be periods of group meditation, Energization Exercises, Readings, Kirtan, a lunch break, and free-time to walk the grounds, read quietly, or meditate. Please bring a sack lunch with you for the retreat.

We would like to let members and friends know that the Center is not able to accept personal or retail items donated or left behind in the storage area without prior notice. We do not have enough storage space to accommodate these. If you have items you intend to donate or leave behind, please first check with Deepak Jaiswal or Christine Brassell or email info@srfseattlecenter.org. Your cooperation is appreciated.

The Reading Service for today is: “The Example of a Saintly Life”

Printable PDF: Oct 11, 2026 Announcement

Oct 4, 2026

There will be a Harvest potluck today following the Reading Service. All are welcome to attend.

On Saturday, Oct 17th we will have our Autumn Day of Service from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., immediately following the morning meditation. A vegetarian lunch will be provided. All are welcome, including children for any length of time, to join in the joy of fellowship and service in cleaning, gardening, and carrying out maintenance projects. 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.

There will be a One-Day Retreat on the theme “The Art of Spiritual Introspection”. It will be held at the Center on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be periods of group meditation, Energization Exercises, readings, kirtan, a lunch break, and free-time to walk the grounds, read quietly, or meditate.

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce that the Fall session of the online How-to-Live classes for children and teens has started. Classes will be held September 12th through December 12th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in the Sunday School.

The Reading Service for today is: Our Immortal Nature

Printable PDF Oct 4, 2026 Announcement

Sep 27, 2026

Please join us for a hospitality tea in the Social Room immediately following this Service.

At 12:30 p.m., we will have a showing of the “event recap” of our Hive of Satsanga 30th Anniversary Event, here in the chapel. All are welcome to attend – please take your seats in the chapel promptly by 12:30, as we would like to start on time.

This coming Wednesday, September 30th, we will commemorate the birthday of our param-param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya. The service will begin at 8 p.m., and will be preceded by individual silent meditation from 7 until 7:45 p.m. Devotees attending the Service are asked to bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to the SRF line of Gurus, and a monetary donation in an envelope as a symbol of loyalty to this path. On Saturday, October 3rd, we will have a 6-hr Kirtan meditation in honor of Lahiri Mahasaya from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m., and there will be a 30-min. break at 1 p.m. 

You are all invited to a Harvest potluck next Sunday October 4th, following the Reading Service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce that the Fall session of the online How-to-Live classes for children and teens has started. Classes will be held September 12th through December 12th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in the Sunday School.

The topic for today’s video Service is “Discovering our Immortal Nature” by Bro. Jayananda

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Sep 20, 2026

In response to requests from several of you who missed the “Hive of Satsanga” event and video showing, we will have the opportunity to gather in the chapel on Sunday, September 27th, at 12:30 p.m. to view the “event recap” and the video testimonials from Seattle Center devotees and monastics. All are welcome to attend.

We will hold two commemorative services this month in honor of our param-param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya. On Saturday, September 26th, we will commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya’s mahasamadhi, and on Wednesday, September 30th, we will commemorate his birthday. Both Services will begin at 8 p.m., and will be preceded by individual silent meditation from 7 until 7:45 p.m. Devotees attending these Services are asked to bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to the SRF line of Gurus and a monetary donation in an envelope as a symbol of loyalty to this path.

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce that the Fall session of the online How-to-Live classes for children and teens has started. Classes will be held September 12th through December 12th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in the Sunday School.

The Reading Service for today is: “The Unlimited Power of the Mind”

Printable PDF of Sep 20, 2026 Announcements

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

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce that the Fall session of the online How-to-Live classes for children and teens has started. Classes will be held September 12th through December 12th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in the Sunday School.

In response to requests from several of you who missed the “Hive of Satsanga” event and video showing, we will have the opportunity to gather in the chapel on Sunday, September 27th, at 12:30 p.m. to view the “event recap” and the video testimonials from Seattle Center devotees and monastics.

We will hold two commemorative services this month in honor of our param-param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya. On Saturday, September 26th, we will commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya’s mahasamadhi, and on Wednesday, September 30th, we will commemorate his birthday. Both Services will begin at 8 p.m., and will be preceded by individual silent meditation from 7 until 7:45 p.m. Devotees attending these Services are asked to bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to the SRF line of Gurus and a monetary donation in an envelope as a symbol of loyalty to this path.

The Reading Service for today is: “How to Spiritualize Business”

Printable PDF of Sep 13, 2026 Announcements

We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to help put together the wonderful “Hive of Satsanga” event to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Seattle Center. Photos from the event have now been posted on our website at srfseattlecenter.org

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce the Fall session of the online How-to-Live classes for children and teens, which will be held September 12th through December 12th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in the Sunday School.

Next Sunday, September 13th, we will have a Spanish Reading Service from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The title for today’s Service is “Meditation: Direct Perception of God”

Printable PDF of Sep 6, 2026 Announcements

This year, the Seattle Center will livestream a special Janmashtami Commemorative Service led by our revered President, Bro. Chidananda, from the SRF International Headquarters on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m., enabling us to partake of the blessings together as a group. Following the livestream, we will have a short break and continue with the traditional flower offering and devotional Kirtan at 8 p.m. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Bhagavan Krishna and the line of SRF Gurus. Please note that this Service on September 3rd will be held instead of the originally planned Commemorative Service on Friday, September 4th. 

On Saturday, September 5th, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation in honor of Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Group Energization Exercises will be held at 9:40 a.m., and there will be a 30-min break at 1 p.m.

We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped put together the wonderful “Hive of Satsanga” event to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Seattle Center.

Next Sunday is a special day. We invite you to join us in commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Seattle Center at Shoreline. The event, titled “A Hive of Satsanga”, will begin with a Kirtan meditation at 9:30 a.m., followed by a special inspirational program with uplifting music, inspirational readings, a skit, and memoirs from Center members. Please note that the start time for both the meditation and inspirational program is 30 min. earlier than our normal Sunday timings. The program will be followed by a delicious catered lunch at around 12:15 p.m.

This year, the Seattle Center will livestream a special Janmashtami Commemorative Service led by our revered President, Bro. Chidananda, from the SRF International Headquarters on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m., enabling us to partake of the blessings together as a group. Following the livestream, we will have a short break and continue with the traditional flower offering and devotional Kirtan at 8 p.m. It is customary to bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope as symbols of our devotion and loyalty to Bhagavan Krishna and the line of SRF Gurus. Please note that this Service on September 3rd will be held instead of the originally planned Commemorative Service on Friday, September 4th. 

On Saturday, September 5th, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation in honor of Bhagavan Krishna from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Group Energization Exercises will be held at 9:40 a.m., and there will be a 30-min break at 1 p.m.

The Managing Council is grateful for all the prayers and financial support that have led to us reaching 100% of our fundraising goal. Plans are underway now to begin working with SRF’s Building and Planning department and obtaining approvals to begin the remodel.

The title for today’s video Service is: “Introspection: Exploring the Workings of your Inner Self” by Bro. Ishtananda.

Printable PDF of Aug 23, 2026 Announcements

If you haven’t RSVP’ed for our special 30th Anniversary celebration titled “A Hive of Satsanga”, you still can! We have flyers with a QR code that you can pick up from the ushers or from the info table. The day will begin with a Kirtan meditation at 9:30 a.m., followed by a special Inspirational program featuring inspirational readings, uplifting music, and memoirs from Center members. The program will be followed by a delicious catered lunch at 12:15 p.m. We look forward to commemorating this special anniversary with you all.

We are looking for volunteers to help with setup and take down for the 30th Anniversary Event. You may sign up on the sheet in the Social Room if you are interested in serving in these areas.

Our Social Room remodel project has reached 88% of its goal of $40,000, and when we cross the 90% mark, we will be able to submit our final plans and bids to Center Department for approval. We are deeply grateful for all your prayers and financial support. Those wishing to contribute may scan the QR code on the poster in the Social Room, or pick up an envelope from the seat pockets in front of you to make your donation. Donations made by check don’t incur the service fee. Please remember to indicate “Social Room remodel” in the memo section of your check.

The title for today’s Service is: “Who made God?”

Printable PDF of Aug 16, 2026 Announcements