Announcements for Mar 27, 2022

Starting next Sunday, we plan to resume meditation services from 10am to 11am, followed by the Reading Service from 11-12pm. We will also resume harmonium accompaniment to singing together as a group from next week. For today, we still request silent chanting as we use recorded chants for the service. 

After a 2 year break, Seabeck Retreat returns this year from June 10-12. We will be joined by two monastics from Self-Realization Fellowship. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed. We anticipate registration for the retreat will begin in mid-April. 

The subject for today’s service is “Peace – The Altar of Heaven.”

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Announcements for Mar 20, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has recently changed the guidelines on indoor masking from requiring it to recommending it. Following the direction provided by SRF leadership, we will follow local health guidelines accordingly. While the risk level has improved, it is very reasonable to continue to mask if you are at increased risk, are in contact with someone at high risk, or as a personal choice. We want to encourage everyone to continue to support one another and respect each other’s personal choices on masking as we move forward.

Starting in April, we plan to resume Sunday meditation services at 10am and Thursday evening Inspirational Services, depending on volunteer availability. Easter Sunrise Service will be held on April 17. We will also return to playing the harmonium and chanting as a group in April if external conditions continue to improve. For now, we request continued silent chanting as we use recorded chants for the next two weeks. 

After a 2 year break, Seabeck Retreat returns this year from June 10-12. We will be joined by two monastics from Self-Realization Fellowship. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed. We anticipate registration for the retreat will begin in mid-April. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Secret of Spiritual Success.”

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Announcements for Mar 13, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has recently changed the guidelines on indoor masking from requiring it to recommending it. Following the direction provided by SRF leadership, we will follow local health guidelines accordingly. While the risk level has improved, it is very reasonable to continue to mask if you are at increased risk, are in contact with someone at high risk, out of consideration for those who may be at higher risk, or as a personal choice. We want to encourage everyone to continue to support one another and respect each other’s personal choices on masking as we move forward.

Starting in April, we plan to resume meditation services at 10am and Thursday evening Inspirational Services. Easter Sunrise Service will be held on April 17. We will also return to playing the harmonium and chanting as a group in April if external conditions continue to improve. For now, we request continued silent chanting as we use recorded chants for the next three weeks. 

The subject for today’s service is “Creating and Destroying Habits at Will.”

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Announcements for Mar 6, 2022

We will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda tomorrow, March 7th, and the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar on Wednesday, March 9th. On each of these occasions, the doors to the chapel will open at 6:00 p.m. Although we won’t have a meditation leader that hour, the chapel will be open for individual meditation between 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The commemorative service will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. It is customary to bring a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering as a tribute to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings.  Children are welcome to attend in the chapel with their families.

Following our Reading Service today, the Bookroom and Information Table will be open between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may also access the Lending Library to sign out books and DVD’s.

The King County Indoor Mask Order ends on March 11. Following the direction provided by SRF leadership, we will follow local health guidelines, and masks will no longer be required for indoor services or activities following that date. Anyone who would like to continue masking may certainly do so.

Starting in April, we plan to resume meditation services at 10am, and Thursday evening Inspirational Services. This is dependent on volunteer availability, and details will be confirmed as they are finalized. 

The subject for today’s service is “Regain Your Divine Heritage.”

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Announcements for Feb 27, 2022

We will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda on Monday, March 7th and the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar on Wednesday, March 9th. On each of these occasions, the doors to the chapel will open at 6:00 p.m. Although we won’t have a meditation leader that hour, the chapel will be open for individual meditation between 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The commemorative service will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. It is customary to bring a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering as a tribute to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings.  Children are welcome to attend in the chapel with their families.

Following our Reading Service today, the Bookroom and Information Table will be open between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may also now access the Lending Library to sign out books and DVD’s.

The subject for today’s service is “The Cosmic Awareness of Saints.”

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Announcements for Feb 20, 2022

We will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda on Monday, March 7th and the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar on Wednesday, March 9th. On each of these occasions, the doors to the chapel will open at 6:00 p.m. for informal, individual meditation followed by the commemorative service at 7:00 p.m. It is customary to bring a flower symbolizing devotion, and a monetary offering as a tribute to the SRF line of Gurus and their teachings.  

We are eagerly looking forward to the return of monastic visits to our Center. There are two visits being planned for this year. The first will be during the Seabeck Retreat, tentatively planned for June 10-12. The second will be a visit to our Center on September 23-25. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed.

The Bookroom and Information Table will be open between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. following the Reading Service today. 

The subject for today’s service is “The Way to be Happy at Will.”

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Announcements for Feb 6, 2022

We are eagerly looking forward to the return of monastic visits to our Center. There are two visits being planned for this year. The first will be during the Seabeck Retreat, tentatively planned for June 10-12. The second will be a visit to our Center on September 23-25. Further scheduling details will be listed on our website calendar and announced as they are confirmed.

The subject for today’s service is “How Active Westerners can Realize God.”

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Announcements for Jan 30, 2022

For anyone visiting our Center for the first time, or is new to Self-Realization Fellowship, the Information Table located near the front doors will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. You are welcome to pick up literature about Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual legacy and information on Self-Realization Fellowship.

The Bookroom will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the Reading Service today as well.  

The subject for today’s service is “Vital Health Laws.”

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Jan 23, 2022 Announcements

The Bookroom will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the Reading Service today. The newly released 75th anniversary deluxe edition of Autobiography of a Yogi, a spiritual classic for the ages, is available for viewing and purchase. 

For anyone visiting our Center for the first time, or is new to Self-Realization Fellowship, the Information Table located near the front doors will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. as well. You are welcome to pick up literature about Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual legacy and information on Self-Realization Fellowship. 

The subject for today’s service is “Three Kinds of Heaven.”

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