May 1
Thursday, May 1 is National Day of Prayer. Devotees are invited to participate through prayer and meditation at NYCC, or through private prayer and meditation at home. According to our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, “Most men consider the course of events as natural and inevitable. They little know what radical changes are possible through prayer."
May 10
On Saturday, May 10, a special service for the birth of Swami Sri Yukteswar will be held from 6:30-8:00pm. Please bring a flower as a symbol of devotion to God and Guru, and a donation may be offered as a symbol of loyalty to Self-Realization Fellowship. Special services are open to SRF students and members and anyone drawn to the Self-Realization Fellowship line of Gurus.
May 15
There will be a Monastic-Led Service on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30-8:00pm with the topic: Trusting in the Infinite Kindness of the Guru to Overcome Fear and Adversity.
May 25
The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, May 25, at 12:15pm 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.
May 31
Please join us on Saturday, May 31, from 10:00 am-2:00pm, for a day of fellowship and karma yoga. 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!