Announcements for July 2, 2023

July Events

• After a break of more than 3 years, we will resume Tuesday evening meditations from 7-9 pm, starting July 11. The meditation service includes periods of prayer, chanting and silent meditation. Paramahansa Yogananda emphasized that the united devotion and concentration of many devotees can powerfully increase the depth of each individual’s meditation. Meditation services provide opportunities to practice the methods of concentration and meditation taught in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. All are welcome.
• Join volunteers at the Center on Saturday, July 15, for the Day of Service. It will begin following the morning meditation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome 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. All are welcome, including children, for any length of time.
• On Sunday, July 16th we will have a Sunday reading service in Spanish, held at 12pm following our usual 11am reading service. The service format will be the same as our usual reading services, using Spanish translations of service readings and chants provided by SRF. Printouts will be provided with words to the prayers and chants in Spanish. All are invited and welcome to attend.

Service

The subject for today’s service is: Patriotism That Will Endure.

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Announcements for June 25, 2023

Ventilation Installation

The Social Room continues to undergo construction in the next week as we install new ventilation. Please note that the Bookroom will be closed today due to space limitations while the upgrade is completed. If you’d like to purchase anything that is still displayed, please use the after-hours box for payment with check or cash. We appreciate your understanding.

July Events

• On Saturday, July 22, we will have a 6-hour Kirtan meditation from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in commemoration of Mahavatar Babaji. Group Energization Exercises will be practiced at 9:40 a.m. and there will be a 30-minute break at 12:30 p.m.
• Join us for a potluck picnic at Hamlin Park after the Sunday Services on July 23. All are invited for fun and fellowship. If you are able to do so, please bring a vegetarian dish to share. 
• On Tuesday, July 25, we will have a commemorative meditation and service for Mahavatar Babaji. The commemorative service will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by a silent meditation from 7 to 7:40 p.m. 

Service

We have a DVD service today. The subject is “The Mother Aspect of God, Part III by Bro. Anandamoy.” And lastly, our first ever Youth Kirtan group at the Seattle Center will be leading kirtan today.

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Announcements for June 18, 2023

June 18 Father’s Day 

We will be celebrating Father’s Day today with a tea reception after Sunday services conclude at 12 pm. All are welcome to attend.

June 24 Saturday Summer Solstice Outdoor Kirtan meditation 

The annual outdoor Summer Solstice Kirtan meditation will be held at our Center on June 24th, from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The usual weekly 10 am meditation is canceled on that day.

Ventilation Installation

The Social Room will be undergoing construction in the next week as we install new ventilation. Please note that the Bookroom will be closed today and next Sunday due to space limitations while the upgrade is completed. If you’d like to purchase anything that is still displayed, please use the after-hours box for payment with check or cash. We appreciate your understanding.

Coordinator Announcement

Lastly, please stay seated for a short announcement from the Center Coordinator, Niriksha Malladi, following the service today. 

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

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Announcements for June 4, 2023

June 9 – 11 Seabeck Regional Retreat

Two monastics from Paramahansa Yogananda’s ashrams arrive in Seattle this coming Thursday. Sister Vinita and Sister Dhira will be leading the Seabeck Regional Retreat scheduled for June 9th to 11th. Our Center will be closed next weekend due to the retreat. All are welcome to attend the Thursday Meditation Service on June 8 at 7pm at our Center, and the tea social afterwards to meet them.

June 18 Father’s Day 

We will be celebrating Father’s Day on June 18th with a tea reception and fellowship after Sunday services conclude at 12 pm. All are welcome. The center will provide light fare and beverages, and additional contributions of vegetarian snacks are welcome. 

June 24 Saturday Summer Solstice Outdoor Kirtan meditation 

The annual outdoor Summer Solstice Kirtan meditation will be held at our Center on June 24th, from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The usual weekly 10 am meditation is canceled on that day.

The subject for today’s service is “The Cosmic Play of Life and Death.”

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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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