Announcements for 9/24/2017

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

On Saturday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a kirtan meditation starting at 6pm per our usual Saturday schedule. Around 6:55 pm there will be a chant, during which, and after, you may enter the chapel and join the meditation at any time.  The Commemorative Service will be held 8 – 9:30 pm.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the Commemorative Services.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, September 30. 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 until 4 pm.

We are reviewing the timing of our weekly Saturday 3-hour meditations and seek your feedback.  We are considering a 6-month trial starting in 2018 of changing from evenings 6 – 9 p.m to mornings 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reasons for considering the change are that people often feel more fresh for meditation in the morning, and some of our members prefer not to drive at night. Please indicate your preference and provide comments using the printed feedback forms in the social room.  We will collect feedback through Sunday October 8th.

Our furnace is not working. We are getting it repaired but meanwhile please dress warmly for services and meditations.

Today we will be viewing the DVD: Him I Shall Follow: Part 1, Sri Daya Mata

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Announcements for 9/17/2017

On Saturday, September 23, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 to 9 pm to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya.

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

On Saturday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a kirtan meditation starting at 6pm per our usual Saturday schedule. Around 6:55 pm there will be a chant, during which, and after, you may enter the chapel and join the meditation at any time.  The Commemorative Service will be held 8 – 9:30 pm.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the Commemorative Services.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, September 30. 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 until 4 pm.

We are reviewing the timing of our weekly Saturday 3-hour meditations and seek your feedback.  We are considering a 6-month trial starting in 2018 of changing from evenings 6 – 9 p.m to mornings 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reasons for considering the change are that people often feel more fresh for meditation in the morning, and some of our members prefer not to drive at night. Please indicate your preference and provide comments using the printed feedback forms in the social room.  We will collect feedback through Sunday October 8th.

The subject for today’s service is: “A Yogi Christ and His Way to Salvation.”

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Announcements for 9/10/2017

We invite one and all to join us for a special fellowship event on Friday, September 15th, celebrating the one-hundred year anniversary of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. We will begin with an uplifting slideshow at 7:30pm, featuring photos of the special celebrations held in our ashrams in India to commemorate this centenary year of the humble beginnings of Master’s work. An ice cream social will follow at 8:30pm. Families and children are welcome. Please pick up a flyer in the foyer for more information.

On Saturday, September 23, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 to 9 pm to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya.

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

On Saturday, September 30, we will celebrate the birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya. There will be a kirtan meditation starting at 6pm per our usual Saturday schedule. Around 6:55 pm there will be a chant, during which, and after, you may enter the chapel and join the meditation at any time.  The Commemorative Service will be held 8 – 9:30 pm.

Please bring a flower and donation to offer during the Commemorative Services.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, September 30. 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 until 4 pm.

We invite you to stay seated after the service for a brief announcement to kickoff the Volunteer Fair, which will be held today in the social room.

The subject for today’s service is: “The Law of Miracles.”

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Announcements for 9/3/2017

Please join us for a Volunteer Fair on Sunday, September 10th after the service. Whether you are new to the Center or a longtime devotee who would like to deepen your service, this is a great opportunity to learn about the different committees at our Center and how you can serve. Our Center is entirely run by volunteers so there are many different roles to fill, both big and small. You can volunteer for a few minutes to a few hours per week or month. We look forward to seeing you at the Volunteer Fair.

We invite one and all to join us for a special fellowship event on Friday, September 15th, celebrating the one-hundred year anniversary of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. We will begin with an uplifting slideshow at 7:30pm, featuring photos of the special celebrations held in our ashrams in India to commemorate this centenary year of the humble beginnings of Master’s work. An ice cream social will follow at 8:30pm. Families and children are welcome. Please pick up a flyer in the foyer for more information.

On Saturday, September 23, there will be a long kirtan meditation from 3 to 9 pm to commemorate Lahiri Mahasaya. In the last week of September, there will be two commemorative services for Lahiri Mahasaya, please see our online calendar for details.

Please join us today after the service for the usual light refreshments in the Social Room.

The subject for today’s service is: “The Hiding Place of God.”

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Announcements for 8/27/2017

Please join us for a Volunteer Fair on Sunday, September 10th after the service. Whether you are new to the Center or a longtime devotee who would like to deepen their service, this is a great opportunity to learn about the different committees at our Center and how you can serve. Our Center is entirely run by volunteers so there are many different roles to fill, both big and small. You can volunteer for a few minutes to a few hours per week or month. We look forward to seeing you at the Volunteer Fair.

We invite one and all to join us for a special fellowship event on Friday, September 15th, celebrating the one-hundred year anniversary of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. We will begin with an uplifting slideshow at 7:30pm, featuring photos of the special celebrations held in our ashrams in India to commemorate this centenary year of the humble beginnings of Master’s work. An ice cream social will follow at 8:30pm. Families and children are welcome. Please pick up a flyer in the foyer for more information.

Please join us today after the service for the usual light refreshments in the Social Room.

Today we will be viewing Part 2 of the DVD “Portal to the Inner Light”, a talk by Mrinalini Mata.

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A letter from the SRF Board of Directors to SRF members regarding the passing of our beloved President and Sanghamata Sri Mrinalini Mata is posted on the bulletin board in the Social Room for those who wish to read it.  You can also find the letter on our website, srfseattlecenter.org, under the “Announcements” tab. The Announcements tab of our website also contains a running archive of Weekly Announcements and Newsletters.

Please join us today after the service for the usual light refreshments in the Social Room.

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

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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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