Fellowship & Special Events
The following is a list of our fellowship activities and special events/services. For details of each, see below.
February 2020
Sat 8 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 16 12:00 pm Winter Social
March
Sat 7 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda
Mon 9 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar
Sat 14 11:00 am Day of Service
Fri 27 6:00 pm Movie Night
April
Fri 10 7:00 pm Good Friday Meditation
Sat 11 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 12 7:00 am Easter Sunrise Service
May
Sat 9 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 10 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar
Sun 24 12:00 pm Spring Social
Event Details
Day of Service: We have a special Day of Service every month giving Devotees an opportunity to volunteer on a monthly basis. Volunteering starts at 11:00am following the shortened Saturday Meditation Service. Our monthly service gives us a chance to take care of some extra special projects and housekeeping duties which only require monthly attention. No special skills are required and all are welcome. A light lunch will be served for the volunteers.
Winter Social: On Sunday, February 16th, following the Readings Service, we will be holding our Winter Social. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish. Our quarterly socials give us an opportunity to gather in a fun and social atmosphere while harvesting the blessings of spiritual fellowship. The Prayer for Food will be recited at 12:30pm.
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Saturday, March 7th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of our guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. See special instructions below*.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Monday, March 9th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Movie Night: On Friday, March 27th, at 6:00pm a special movie will be shown in the common meeting area. Details to be announced.
Good Friday Meditation: On Friday, April 10th, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, we are holding a special meditation service honoring the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunrise Service: On Sunday, April 12th, in addition to both our Easter Meditation Service at 10:00 am and our Easter Reading Service at 11:00 am, we will be holding an Easter Sunrise Service in our chapel from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Commemorative Service: On Sunday, May 10th, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, we will hold a special service commemorating the Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Spring Social: On Sunday, May 24th, following the Reading Service, we will be enjoying a delicious vegetarian potluck brunch in the Events Area. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish. All are welcome; even if you are unable to bring a dish, there is always plenty, and we enjoy sharing! The Prayer Before Taking Food will be recited at 12:30 p.m.
Winter Social: On Sunday, February 16th, following the Readings Service, we will be holding our Winter Social. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish. Our quarterly socials give us an opportunity to gather in a fun and social atmosphere while harvesting the blessings of spiritual fellowship. The Prayer for Food will be recited at 12:30pm.
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Saturday, March 7th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of our guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. See special instructions below*.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Monday, March 9th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, we will have a special service commemorating the Mahasamadhi of Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Movie Night: On Friday, March 27th, at 6:00pm a special movie will be shown in the common meeting area. Details to be announced.
Good Friday Meditation: On Friday, April 10th, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, we are holding a special meditation service honoring the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunrise Service: On Sunday, April 12th, in addition to both our Easter Meditation Service at 10:00 am and our Easter Reading Service at 11:00 am, we will be holding an Easter Sunrise Service in our chapel from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Commemorative Service: On Sunday, May 10th, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, we will hold a special service commemorating the Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar. See special instructions below*.
Spring Social: On Sunday, May 24th, following the Reading Service, we will be enjoying a delicious vegetarian potluck brunch in the Events Area. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish. All are welcome; even if you are unable to bring a dish, there is always plenty, and we enjoy sharing! The Prayer Before Taking Food will be recited at 12:30 p.m.
*Instructions For Commemorative Services
All are welcome who are well enough acquainted with Self-Realization Fellowship teachings to appreciate the significance of the Guru-disciple relationship and to participate in the service with sincerity and reverence. For both birthday and mahasamadhi services, please bring your favorite flower(s) as a symbol of devotion to God and Gurus. Remember not to smell the flower(s), thereby “stealing” for yourself a part of the gift meant for God. Also, please bring a donation as a symbol of loyalty to the work of the Gurus. The donations are sent to Mother Center to be used for some special work in connection with the Guru who is being honored. Please arrive early.
Recent Past Events
November 2019
Sun 2 12:00 pm Fellowship Tea
Sat 9 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 17 12:30 pm Fall Social
December 2019
Sun 8 12:00 pm Christmas Decorating
Sat 14 10:00 am All-Day Christmas Meditation
Sat 21 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 22 12:00 pm Christmas Social
Tues 24 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Meditation
Tues 31 11:30 pm New Year's Eve Meditation
January 2020
Sun 5 12:00 pm Un-Decorate the Tree
Sun 5 7:00 pm Yogananda Birthday Commemorative Service
Sat 11 11:00 am Yogananda Meditation
Sat 18 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 26 12:00 pm General Meeting
