Announcements for Sunday July 7, 2019

Our annual summer picnic will be held at nearby Hamlin Park following the Sunday services on July 21. 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 are posted on the bulletin board in the social room.

On Thursday, 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 27, 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.

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

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Announcements for Sunday June30, 2019

Our annual summer picnic will be held at nearby Hamlin Park following the Sunday services on July 21st. 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 are posted on the bulletin board in the social room.

The subject for today’s service is  “Even-Mindedness is Yoga”.

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Announcements for Sunday June 23, 2019

Our annual summer picnic will be held at nearby Hamlin Park following the Sunday services on July 21st. 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 are posted on the bulletin board in the social room.

Today we will be viewing the DVD: Lake Shrine Anniversary/Direct Disciples Reminisce (Part 1)

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Announcements for Sunday June 16, 2019

On Saturday, June 22, we will have our Summer solstice outdoor kirtan meditation from 3 – 9 p.m.  The usual 10 a.m. meditation is cancelled. There will be a 30-minute break from 5:30 – 6 p.m. with Group Energization Exercises practiced at 5:40 p.m.

Please join us today for our Father’s Day tea social after the service.

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

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Announcements for Sunday June 9, 2019

On Sunday June 16 we will celebrate Father’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.

On Saturday, June 22, we will have our Summer solstice outdoor kirtan meditation from 3 – 9 p.m.  The usual 10 a.m. meditation is cancelled. There will be a 30-minute break from 5:30 – 6 p.m. with Group Energization Exercises practiced at 5:40 p.m.

The subject for today’s service is, “Success Through Superconscious Power.”

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Announcements for Sunday June 2, 2019

Our annual retreat at Seabeck will be held this year June 7 – 9 led by Bro. Sevananda and Br. Kapildeo.

On Saturday evening during the Seabeck Retreat, the monastics will give a Satsanga (answers to spiritual questions). If you have spiritual questions that may be beneficial to the group, please submit them to the box in the social room, or through the Contact Us form on our Center’s website.

Next Thursday June 6, our weekly Inspirational Service at the Seattle Center of SRF will be led by monastics. Please note the start time of 7 p.m. Following the service at 8 p.m. there will be tea and snacks in the social room with the monastics. The study group will be cancelled that day.

During Seabeck retreat weekend, parents are being notified that the Sunday School and Youth Group will be canceled on Sunday June 9th.

On Sunday June 16 we will celebrate Father’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.

The year 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the arrival of our beloved Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, in the United States. Plans are underway for Self- Realization Fellowship to commemorate this momentous historical event with several celebratory activities. As part of this celebration, Mother Center is collecting written testimonials from devotees and friends whose lives have been touched by our beloved Guru and his Kriya Yoga path. Please see the detailed letter on our social room bulletin board with more information about providing a testimonial.

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

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Announcements for Sunday May 26, 2019

We will have our next Day of Service on Saturday, June 1st. 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.

Our annual retreat at Seabeck will be held this year June 7 – 9 led by Bro. Sevananda and Br. Kapildeo. Registration is now open on our website, and also there are printed registration forms in the social room. We ask that registrations be submitted by May 31.

The year 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the arrival of our beloved Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, in the United States. Plans are underway for Self- Realization Fellowship to commemorate this momentous historical event with several celebratory activities. As part of this celebration, Mother Center is collecting written testimonials from devotees and friends whose lives have been touched by our beloved Guru and his Kriya Yoga path. Please see the detailed letter on our social room bulletin board with more information about providing a testimonial.

Today we will be viewing Part 2 the DVD: “Beholding God in the Temple of All Life” by Sri Daya Mata

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Announcements for Sunday May 19, 2019

Today we are pleased to have the Kirtan group playing for our services. If you enjoy chanting with the Kirtan group, you may wish to attend our long meditations and commemorative services which include Kirtan.

Our annual retreat at Seabeck will be held this year June 7 – 9 led by Bro. Sevananda and Br. Kapildeo. Registration is now open on our website, and for those who cannot register online there are printed registration forms in the social room. We ask that registrations be submitted no later than May 31.

The subject for today’s service is, “ God-Mindedness: The Key to Freedom ”.

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Announcements for Sunday May 12, 2019

Our annual retreat at Seabeck will be held this year June 7 – 9 led by Bro. Sevananda and Br. Kapildeo. Registration is now open on our website, and for those who cannot register online there are printed registration forms in the social room.

Children between the ages of 7 to 18 are invited to the SRF Summer Day Program in Encinitas. The girls’ week will be June 24-28 and the boys’ week July 1-5. More information is available on the SRF website: yogananda-srf.org.

Please join us today, after the service, for our Mother’s Day potluck social.

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Announcements for Sunday May 5, 2019

This year’s Helping Hearts Farm to Food Bank Project to raise money for organic produce to be given to HopeLink Food Bank was overwhelmingly successful! We raised $2,285 which will provide fresh vegetables for roughly 40 families this summer, more than double what we were able to give in past years. Paramahansa Yogananda said, “I will use my money to make the world family better and happier, according to the measure of my ability.” The Helping Hearts committee expresses deep appreciation for all who contributed.

Our annual retreat at Seabeck will be held this year June 7 – 9 led by Bro. Sevananda and Br. Kapildeo. Registration is now open on our website, and for those who cannot register online there are printed registration forms in the social room.

Children between the ages of 7 to 18 are invited to the SRF Summer Day Program in Encinitas. The girls’ week will be June 24-28 and the boys’ week July 1-5. More information is available on the SRF website: yogananda-srf.org.

On Friday, May 10 we will have a Commemorative Service for Sri Yukteswar’s birthday at 8 p.m. preceded by open meditation from 7-7:40 p.m.  Please bring a flower and a monetary offering.

On Saturday, May 11 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.

The subject for today’s service is, “How to Fulfill Your Role in Life”.

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