Announcements for 3/20/2016

On Friday, March 25th we will have a three hour Kirtan meditation from 7 to 10 pm for Good Friday.

On Sunday, March 27th, we will celebrate Easter. The Easter Sunrise service will be held at 7 am outdoors in the courtyard.  Those who attend are encouraged to dress warmly. We will then have our regular meditation at 10 am followed by the 11 am Reading Service. Following the service we will have an Easter Potluck at 12 pm. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and join in the fellowship.

On the Saturday following Easter, April 2nd, we will hold a 6-hour meditation with Kirtan.

The annual Helping Hearts Farm to Food Bank Project will have it’s Bake Sale Fund Drive on April 3rd.  Please join us for sweet treats, other eats and chai. The funds from this successful bake sale will purchase a weekly share of fresh vegetables to be given to the HopeLink Shoreline Food Bank for 20 weeks this summer.  Our goal is $720.00 for the large share. Thank you in advance for your generosity to the people in our neighboring community. Financial contributions are welcome.

Please join us in the Social Room for light refreshments after the service, and visit our Information Table in the Social Room after the service if you have questions or to learn more about our Center.

The subject for today’s reading is: “Jesus Christ and His Teachings”

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On Friday, March 25 we will a three hour Kirtan meditation from 7 to 10pm for Good Friday.

On Sunday, March 27, we will celebrate Easter. We will begin with our Easter Sunrise service at 7a.m. We will then have our regular meditation at 10am followed our by our 11 am Sunday Service. We will then have an Easter Potluck at 12 pm. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

On the Saturday following Easter, April 2nd, we will hold a 6-hour meditation with Kirtan.

The annual Helping Hearts Farm to Food Bank Project will have it’s Bake Sale Fund Drive on April 3rd.  Please join us for sweet treats, other eats and chai. The funds from this successful bake sale will purchase a weekly share of fresh vegetables to be given to the HopeLink Shoreline Food Bank for 20 weeks this summer.  Our goal is $720.00 for the large share. Thank you in advance for your generosity to the people in our neighboring community. Financial contributions are welcome.

Please join us in the Social Room for light refreshments after the service, and visit our Information Table in the Social Room after the service if you have questions or to learn more about our Center.

The subject for today’s reading is: “Guru – Channel of Eternal Blessings”

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This week we will commemorate the Mahasamadhi of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda on Monday, March 7 and the Mahasamadhi of our Param Guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar on Wednesday, March 9th . On each of these occasions we will have silent meditation from 7 – 7:40 pm followed by the Commemorative Service at 8 pm.  Those attending the Commemorative Services are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering.  As a reminder, the ushers will allow late arrivals to quietly enter and join the meditation during 7 – 7:40pm preceding the Commemorative Services.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, March 12th. The day will begin at 9:30am with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30pm followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1pm that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects till 4pm. You may come for all or any part of the day.  All, including children, are encouraged to attend.

On Friday, March 25 we will a three hour Kirtan meditation from 7 to 10pm for Good Friday. On Sunday, March 27, we will celebrate Easter. We will begin with our Easter Sunrise service at 7a.m. We will then have our regular meditation at 10am followed our by our 11 am Sunday Service. We will then have an Easter Potluck at 12 pm. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

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

Please visit our Information Table in the Social Room after the service if you have questions or to learn more about what is happening at the Seattle Center.

The subject for today’s reading is: “Curing Psychological Intoxication”

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We will be having special services next month to commemorate the Mahasamadhi of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda on Monday, March 7 and the Mahasamadhi of our Param Guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar on Wednesday, March 9th . On each of these occasions we will have silent meditation from 7 – 7:40pm followed by the Commemorative Service at 8pm.  Those attending the Commemorative Services are asked to bring a flower and a monetary offering.  As a reminder, the ushers will allow late arrivals to quietly enter and join the meditation during 7 – 7:40pm preceding the Commemorative Services.

On Saturday, March 5th, we will hold a 6-hour meditation with Kirtan from 3-9pm to commemorate the Mahasamadhis of Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar.

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, March 12th. The day will begin at 9:30am with a meditation. We will have another meditation at 12:30pm followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch at 1pm that will be provided. Then we will finish up projects till 4pm. You may come for all or any part of the day.  All, including children, are encouraged to attend.

Our Center received a thank you letter from Br. Jason and Bro. Balananda, who visited us earlier this month.  It is posted on the bulletin board in the social room for anyone who wishes to read it.

(DVD service): ”You Can Know God in this Life – PART II”

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Thanks to all who attended the events last week as we hosted SRF monastics Br. Jason and Bro. Balananda.  It was a joyous weekend and we appreciate all who volunteered.

A printed copy of the volunteer workshop “Cultivating Divine Friendship Through a Spirit of Servicefulness” is available near on the bulletin board for anyone who wishes to review it.

Today’s reading is “Satan – Cosmic Magician”

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All are invited to join us for light refreshments in the social room after today’s Service. Please stop by and say hello at our Information Table, especially if you’re new to the Center or if you haven’t been here in awhile. We look forward to saying hello!

We will be hosting monastics from SRF Mother Center this February 4th through 7th. All are invited and encouraged to attend the weekend’s events:

Thursday, February 4, Bro. Balananda and Br. Jason will conduct a  meditation and Satsanga from 7 to 8:30pm, followed by a Tea social. Please place your Satsanga questions in the basket in the foyer, or submit using the Contact Us section of our website (srfseattlecenter.org), as soon as possible. Please submit questions that would be relevant or helpful to the group. 

Friday, Feb 5th: There will be an outing and luncheon with the monastics, 10:00am-2:30pm. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board in the Social Room for those who wish to attend. Contact Lynn Dhanak for more information.

Saturday, Feb 6th: The monastics will lead a workshop entitled “Cultivating Divine Friendship through a Spirit of Servicefulness” from 10am-12:30pm. At 12:30 we will have a volunteer appreciation event with a catered luncheon. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. All are welcome. The regularly scheduled Kirtan meditation will be held 6-9pm.

Sunday, Feb 7th: Br. Balananda will lead the 10am Meditation and the 11am Service. Br. Jason will conduct a combined Sunday School class from 11 to 12 pm. We look forward to having your children partake of the spiritual fellowship that day. At 12 pm, please join us for our Potluck Social and bring a vegetarian dish to share. Thank you.

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We have several events planned for our monastic visit February 4 thru 7. All are invited and encouraged to

Thursday, February 4, Bro. Balananda and Br. Jason will conduct a  meditation and Satsanga from 7: to 8:30pm, followed by a Tea social. Please place your Satsanga questions in the basket in the foyer, or submit to srfseattlecenter.org, as soon as possible. 

Friday, Feb 5th: There will be an outing and luncheon with the monastics, 10:00am-2:30pm. There is a sign-up sheet in the Social Room for those who wish to attend. Contact Lynn Dhanak for more information.

Saturday, Feb 6th: The monastics will lead a workshop entitled “Cultivating Divine Friendship through a Spirit of Servicefulness” from 10am-12:30pm. At 12:30 we will have a volunteer appreciation event with a catered luncheon. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. All are welcome. The regularly scheduled Kirtan meditation will be held 6-9 pm.

Sunday, Feb 7th: Br. Balananda will lead the 10am Meditation and the 11am Service. At 12: pm, please join us for our Potluck Social and bring a vegetarian dish to share. Thank you.

All are invited to join us for light refreshments in the social room after the Service. Please stop by and say hello at our information table, especially if you’re new to the Center or if you haven’t been here in awhile. We look forward to saying hello!

Our subject for today’s reading is “Why Life’s Tests are Thrust Upon Us”.

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Following the service today we will be taking down the Christmas tree and its ornaments. All, including children, are welcome to join in the fun.

We are pleased to announce that Bro. Balananda and Br. Jason will be coming to the Seattle Center February 4-7, 2016. They will be conducting the Thursday and Sunday services AND they will also be hosting a volunteer appreciation dinner on Saturday, February 5.  All who volunteer and all who are thinking about volunteering in the future will be welcome to attend.

Our Guru says, “United minds are bigger channels through which God’s power flows in a mightier way to individual souls.” To be united is for each of us to contribute to that “garland” with the blossoms of our concentration, our devotion, our stillness, and our silence, especially during group meditations. To that end, we have a new Meditation Etiquette document for those of us who are interested in group meditations here at the Center. Please pick one up in the foyer at your earliest convenience.

All are invited to join us for light refreshments in the social room after the Service. Please stop by and say hello at our information table, especially if you’re new to the Center or if you haven’t been here in awhile. We look forward to saying hello!

Our subject for today’s reading is “The Art of Developing Memory”.

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On January 5 we will have the Birthday Commemoration Service for our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. Meditation will be from 7 – 7:40 and the service will begin at 8pm. Please bring a flower and donation in an envelope. Note: the Tuesday night Second Coming of Christ study group will be held as usual from 6:15-6:55pm on January 5th preceding the 7pm meditation. The 6 hour Commemorative Meditation will be held on the following Saturday, January 9, from 10am – 4pm.

Following the service on January 10 we will be taking down the Christmas tree and it’s ornaments. All, including children, are welcome to join in the fun.

We are pleased to announce that Bro. Balananda and Br. Jason will be coming to the Seattle Center February 4-7, 2016. They will be conducting the Thursday and Sunday services AND they will also be hosting a volunteer appreciation dinner on Saturday, February 5. All who volunteer and all who are thinking about volunteering in the future will be welcome to attend.

Are you new to SRF or have questions? Please visit the information table in the social room after the service.

Our subject for today’s reading is “Kriya Yoga–Royal Science of Realization”.

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On Thursday, December 31st, we will have a special 1 hour New Year’s Eve meditation from  11:30pm till 12:30am.

On January 5 we will have the Birthday Commemoration Service for our Guru, Paramahansa  Yogananda. Meditation will be from 7 ­ 7:40 and the service will begin at 8pm. Please bring a  flower and donation in an envelope. Note: the Tuesday night 2nd Coming of Christ study group  will be held as usual from 6:15­-6:55pm on January 5th preceding the 7pm meditation.

We are pleased to announce that Bro. Balananda and Br. Jason will be coming to the Seattle  Center February 4­7, 2016.  They will be conducting the Thursday and Sunday services AND  they will also be hosting a volunteer appreciation dinner on Saturday, February 5. All who  volunteer and all who are thinking about volunteering in the future will be welcome to attend.

Are you new to SRF or have questions? Please visit the information table in the social room  after the service.

Our subject for today’s reading is “​Celebrating Christmas in the Silence of the Soul​”.

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