Announcements for Sunday, September 23, 2018

We have several special services this coming week:

• Wednesday, September 26, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhi of our Param Param Guru Lahiri Mahasaya.
• Saturday, September 29, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 – 9pm, which will include a 30-minute break at 5:30 and group Energization Exercises at 5:40. (Note that the usual 3-hour morning meditation is cancelled that day.)
• Sunday, September 30, we will celebrate the Birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya.
• For the two Commemorative services, we’ll have silent meditation at 7pm and the Commemorative service at 8. Please bring a flower and an envelope with a monetary donation to those services.

All of the aforementioned scheduling details are available on our website.

• Our Thursday Scripture Study Group, which meets on Thursdays at 6:45pm preceding the 7:30pm Inspirational Service, has completed Volume 1 of Second Coming of Christ and has begun Volume 2.  For those who haven’t attended, the format is that one person at a time reads a few paragraphs, and then we meditate for a couple minutes before moving to the next paragraph. All are welcome to attend, to read or just to listen. If you have any questions, please talk with Julie Rose.
• Our Usher Committee is in need volunteers for Thursday, Sunday, and Commemorative services.  If you are interested or have any questions, please speak with Steven Gary.
• Please mark you calendars for our 2018 General Membership Meeting on Nov 11th after the Sunday Services. We would also like to invite any newer members who are attending regularly, but haven’t signed up to become Voting Members, to consider doing so.  There is a Voting Membership form at the Information Table which gives further information. If you have any questions, please talk with Anshika Kumar, who is Secretary on the Managing Council.

After the service today we will go to the sundial courtyard for a group photo with the monastics and then have our Fall Harvest Potluck.  After the picture, we’d like to offer the monks the chance to go through the line first and then we’ll all follow and enjoy fellowship together.

Announcements for Sunday, September 16, 2018

Our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda, will visit our Center along with Br. Troy this coming weekend September 20 – 23. The schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, Sept 20: Monastic-led Inspirational Service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Tea Reception.
• Friday, Sept 21: Monastic-led Introspection Workshop 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept 22: Kirtan meditation led by Bro. Devananda 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. preceded by group EE’s led by Br. Troy at 8:40 a.m.
• Sunday, Sept 23: Monastic-led 10 a.m. meditation and 11 a.m. service which will include a satsang (answers to spiritual questions).  Please submit your questions for the monastics to the box in the social room or email them to info@srfseattlecenter.org. After the services at 12 p.m. we will have our annual Fall Harvest Potluck with monastics. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

On Wednesday, September 26, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 p.m., during which you may enter silently at anytime, followed by the Commemorative Service from 8 – 9:30 p.m.

On Saturday, September 29, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 – 9 p.m. to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a 30-minute break at 5:30 p.m. with group Energization Exercises at 5:40. The usual 3-hour morning meditation is cancelled.

On Sunday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 pm followed by the Commemorative Service from 8 – 9:30 p.m.

The subject for today’s service is, “Creation and Man”.

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Announcements for Sunday, September 9, 2018

Our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda, will visit our Center along with Br. Troy this September 20 – 23. The schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, Sept 20: Monastic-led Inspirational Service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Tea Reception.
• Friday, Sept 21: Monastic-led Introspection Workshop 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept 22: Kirtan meditation led by Bro. Devananda 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. preceded by group EE’s led by Br. Troy at 8:40 a.m.
• Sunday, Sept 23: Monastic-led 10 a.m. meditation and 11 a.m. service which will include a satsang (answers to spiritual questions).  Please submit your questions for the monastics to the box in the social room or email them to info@srfseattlecenter.org. After the services at 12 p.m. we will have our annual Fall Harvest Potluck with monastics. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

On Wednesday, September 26, we will commemorate the Mahasamadhi of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 p.m., during which you may enter silently at anytime, followed by the Commemorative Service from 8 – 9:30 p.m.

On Saturday, September 29, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 – 9 p.m. to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a 30-minute break at 5:30 p.m. with group Energization Exercises at 5:40. The usual 3-hour morning meditation is cancelled.

On Sunday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 pm followed by the Commemorative Service from 8 – 9:30 p.m.

The subject for today’s service is, “Bring Forth Your Divine Nature ”.

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Announcements for Sunday, September 2, 2018

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

Our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda, will visit our Center along with Br. Troy this September 20 – 23.  Please visit our website calendar for the detailed schedule of the weekend’s events.

The Flower Committee would like to request that people refrain from watering the indoor plants at our Center, because it can cause the plants to become overwatered. There are volunteers assigned to water each of the indoor plants according to their needs. Thanks for your understanding. If you have any questions, you can contact Anshika Kumar on the Flower Committee.

The subject for today’s service is, “Beholding God Amidst Life’s Dualities”.

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Announcements for Sunday, August 26, 2018

On Sunday, September 2, 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 a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter silently.  Please bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope.

Our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda, will visit our Center along with Br. Troy this September 20 – 23.  Please visit our website calendar for the detailed schedule of the weekend’s events.

The Flower Committee would like to request that people refrain from watering the indoor plants at our Center, because it can cause the plants to become overwatered. There are volunteers assigned to water each of the indoor plants according to their needs. Thanks for your understanding. If you have any questions, you can contact Anshika Kumar on the Flower Committee.

Today we will show Part I of the DVD: “Security in a World of Change”, by Sri. Daya Mata

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Announcements for Sunday, August 19, 2018

We will host a visit from our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda and Br. Troy this September 20 – 23.  The detailed schedule is in our recent August Newsletter and on our website calendar.

On Saturday, August 25, we will have a Kirtan meditation for Janmashtami from 3 to 9 p.m.  There will be a 30-minute break at 5:30 p.m. with group Energization Exercises practiced at 5:40 p.m.

On Sunday, September 2, 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 a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter silently.  Please bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope.

The subject for today’s service is, “How You Can Talk With God”.

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Announcements for Sunday, August 12, 2018

We will host a visit from our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda and Br. Troy this September 20 – 23.  The detailed schedule is in our recent August Newsletter and on our website calendar.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, August 18th. 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 quietly and join the last hour of the group meditation in the chapel either at 12:00 noon or 12:30 p.m. during a period of chanting. All are welcome for the Day of Service, including children, for any length of time that you can stay.

On Saturday, August 25, we will have a Kirtan meditation for Janmashtami from 3 to 9 p.m.  There will be a 30-minute break at 5:30 p.m. with group Energization Exercises practiced at 5:40 p.m.

On Sunday, September 2, 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 a silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 p.m. During the meditation, ushers will allow late arrivals to enter silently.  Please bring a flower and a monetary offering in an envelope.

The subject for today’s service is, “The Steps That Lead to God”.

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Announcements for Sunday, August 5, 2018

For those who are unable to attend SRF Convocation in Los Angeles this week, SRF President Brother Chidananda’s Satsanga on Friday August 10th from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. will be livestreamed on SRF’s YouTube channel.

We will host a visit from our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda and Br. Troy this September 20 – 23.  Please visit our Center’s website for scheduling details.

Due to many of our volunteers being at SRF Convocation, the usual 3-hour meditation will be cancelled this Saturday August 11, and Sunday School will be cancelled on Sunday August 12.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, August 18th. 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 quietly and join the last hour of the group meditation in the chapel either at 12:00 noon or 12:30 p.m. during a period of chanting. All are welcome for the Day of Service, including children, for any length of time that you can stay.

On Saturday, August 25, we will have a Kirtan meditation for Janmashtami from 3 to 9 p.m.  There will be a 30-minute break at 5:30 p.m. with group Energization Exercises practiced at 5:40 p.m.

The subject for today’s service is, “Yoga Methods for Proving Reincarnation”.

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Announcements for Sunday, July 29, 2018

During the upcoming SRF Convocation in Los Angeles, our annual group dinner for Seattle-area devotees will be held Wednesday, August 8th, at 5:30 pm, at the Lakeside Bistro in the Bonaventure Hotel. The price for the buffet will be $28/person which 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.

Also during Convocation, all are welcome to attend the annual Center Representatives’ Conference (CRC) on Thursday, August 9 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in the California Ballroom. The conference will provide an opportunity to become more familiar with our Guru’s spiritual ideals for Self-Realization Fellowship centers and meditation groups. No advanced registration is required this year, and donations can be made at the event or in the Center Department room at Convocation.

For those who are unable to attend Convocation this year, we have been informed that SRF President Brother Chidananda’s Satsanga on Friday August 10th from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. will be Livestreamed on SRF’s official YouTube channel for members around the world to watch and listen.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, August 18th. 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 quietly and join the last hour of the group meditation in the chapel either at 12:00 noon or 12:30 p.m. chanting. All are welcome for the Day of Service, including children, for any length of time that you can stay.

We will host a visit from our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda and Br. Troy this September 20 – 23.  Please visit our Center’s website for scheduling details.

The subject for today’s service is, “A Deathless Avatar”.

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Announcements for Sunday, July 22, 2018

Please join us today for our annual summer picnic and potluck at nearby Hamlin Park following the services .  All are invited for food, fellowship, and games. Directions to Hamlin Park will be on the bulletin board in the social room.

On Wednesday, 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. 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.

On Saturday, July 28, we will have a Kirtan meditation for Mahavatar Babaji from 3 to 9 p.m.  There will be a 30-minute break at 5:30 p.m. with group Energization Exercises practiced at 5:40 p.m.

We will host a visit from our monastic counselor Bro. Devananda this September 20 – 23.  Please refer to our July e-newsletter or the Summer Quarterly Events Schedule for the detailed scheduled so you can mark your calendar.

Today we will show Part 3 of 3 of the DVD: “The Personal Approach to God” by Bro. Bhaktananda.

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