December 31
December 31: Our New Year’s Eve Meditation will be held on Wednesday, December 31 from 11:00 pm-12:15 am. The Center will open at 10:30 pm. Our beloved Daya Mata has said, "By meditating during this transition from the old year to the new, and praying earnestly to God that He might bless us, guide us, and be with us, our loved ones, and the world throughout the coming year, we welcome the New Year with renewed enthusiasm and refreshed faith in the future."
January 1
The Thursday evening Inspirational Service on January 1 has been cancelled, due to the New Year’s Day holiday.
January 4
January 4
We will be holding a "Chanting Service" in the main chapel on Sunday, January 4, from 12:30-1:30 pm. The service consists of chants alternating with brief periods of meditative silence. Paramahansa Yogananda encouraged the practice of devotional chanting as an aid to Divine perceptions. He wrote, "Sound or vibration is the most powerful force in the universe." Many devotees find these longer chanting sessions helpful in deepening their meditations. If you plan to attend, please be seated in the chapel by 12:25 pm.
January 5
January 5
On Monday, January 5, a special service for the birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to God and Guru and a donation may be offered as a sign of loyalty to SRF. Special services are open to SRF students and members, and all those who are drawn to the SRF line of Gurus. After the service, please join us on the third floor for Master’s birthday cake!
January 10
January 10
A Six-Hour Meditation to commemorate the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda will be held on Saturday, January 10 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Please bring a fruit as a symbol of devotion. If you can not be present for the entire day, please plan to attend the first half (10:00 am--1:00 pm). Please note that those arriving after the first period of meditation has begun will be directed to the second floor chapel. Due to this long meditation, the 3-Hour Meditation on Friday, January 9 has been cancelled
January 11
January 11
The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, January 11 at 12:15 pm in the third floor social area. All young adults, ages 18-40, are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion, followed by a vegetarian lunch.
January 25
January 25
Please join us on the third floor after the service on Sunday, January 25, from 12:00-1:00 pm, for our monthly Fellowship Social. A vegetarian lunch will be served and all are welcome! This is a great way to get to know each other and share spiritual fellowship.
January 31
January 31
Please join us for a day of fellowship and karma yoga, on Saturday, January 31, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The day will begin with a short period of meditation followed by time for Seva (service) during which we will undertake several small, light, cleaning projects to beautify our spiritual home. The day will end with another short period of meditation followed by a delicious vegetarian lunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out and make new friends! All are welcome!