Fellowship & Special Events
The following is a list of our fellowship activities and special events/services. For details of each, see below.
March
Sun 3 12:00 pm Fellowship Tea
Thurs 7 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda (until 8:30pm)
Sat 9 11:00 am Day of Service
Sat 9 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar (until 8:30pm)
Sun 3 12:00 pm Fellowship Tea
Thurs 7 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda (until 8:30pm)
Sat 9 11:00 am Day of Service
Sat 9 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar (until 8:30pm)
April
Sun 7 12:00 pm Fellowship Tea
Sat 13 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 14 12:00 pm General Meeting
Fri 19 7:00 pm Good Friday Meditation (until 9:00pm)
Sun 21 7:00 am Easter Sunrise Service (until 8:00am)
May
Sun 5 12:00 pm Fellowship Tea
Fri 10 7:00 pm Commemorative Service: Birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar (until 8:30pm)
Sat 11 11:00 am Day of Service
Sun 26 12:00 pm Service Reader's PowerPoint Workshop
June
Sun 2 12:00 pm Newcomer's Potluck Social
Sat 8 11:00 am Day of Service
(Remainder of the year's schedule to be posted soon...)
Event Details
Day of Service: We have a special Day of Service on the second Saturday of 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.
Fellowship Tea: On the first Sunday of each month we hold a Fellowship Tea following the Reading Service. Newcomers can spend time with current devotees, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the fellowship of our members.
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Thursday, March 7th, from 7:00 - 8:30pm we will have a special service commemorating our Guru's Mahasamadhi. See special instructions below*.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Saturday, March 9th, from 7:00 - 8:30pm we will have a special service commemorating Swami Sri Yukteswar's Mahasamadhi. See special instructions below*.
Movie Night: Saturday, March 16th at 6:00pm, we will be showing "Faustina" in the Events area. Please bring a vegetarian dish such as an entree or special treat to share with the group.
General Meeting: We’ll be holding a General Meeting Sunday, April 14th, after the Readings Service in the chapel. It’s a chance for everyone to meet our new Coordination Team and to get up-to-date on the group’s activities, finances and future plans. We have high hopes to keep the meeting 1 hour to an hour and a half in length. Light refreshments will be provided.
Good Friday Meditation: This meditation in honor of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ will be held on Friday, April 19th, from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Easter Sunrise Service: In addition to our regular Easter Meditation Service at 10:00am and the Easter Reading Service at 11:00am, we will also be holding an Easter Sunrise Service on April 21st, from 7:00 - 8:00am in our chapel.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Service: On Friday, May 10th, we will hold a special service commemorating the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar from 7:00 - 8:30pm. See special instructions below*.
Service Reader's PowerPoint Workshop: On Sunday, May 26th, following the Reading Service, we will holding a special workshop in the Fellowship Area. It is open to all service readers, those in training and also those interested in learning more about becoming a service reader.
Newcomer's Potluck Social (Spring Social): On Sunday, June 2nd, following the Reading Service, we will be having a vegetarian potluck brunch in the Fellowship Area. 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.
Fellowship Tea: On the first Sunday of each month we hold a Fellowship Tea following the Reading Service. Newcomers can spend time with current devotees, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the fellowship of our members.
Paramahansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Thursday, March 7th, from 7:00 - 8:30pm we will have a special service commemorating our Guru's Mahasamadhi. See special instructions below*.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Mahasamadhi Commemorative Service: On Saturday, March 9th, from 7:00 - 8:30pm we will have a special service commemorating Swami Sri Yukteswar's Mahasamadhi. See special instructions below*.
Movie Night: Saturday, March 16th at 6:00pm, we will be showing "Faustina" in the Events area. Please bring a vegetarian dish such as an entree or special treat to share with the group.
General Meeting: We’ll be holding a General Meeting Sunday, April 14th, after the Readings Service in the chapel. It’s a chance for everyone to meet our new Coordination Team and to get up-to-date on the group’s activities, finances and future plans. We have high hopes to keep the meeting 1 hour to an hour and a half in length. Light refreshments will be provided.
Good Friday Meditation: This meditation in honor of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ will be held on Friday, April 19th, from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Easter Sunrise Service: In addition to our regular Easter Meditation Service at 10:00am and the Easter Reading Service at 11:00am, we will also be holding an Easter Sunrise Service on April 21st, from 7:00 - 8:00am in our chapel.
Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Service: On Friday, May 10th, we will hold a special service commemorating the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar from 7:00 - 8:30pm. See special instructions below*.
Service Reader's PowerPoint Workshop: On Sunday, May 26th, following the Reading Service, we will holding a special workshop in the Fellowship Area. It is open to all service readers, those in training and also those interested in learning more about becoming a service reader.
Newcomer's Potluck Social (Spring Social): On Sunday, June 2nd, following the Reading Service, we will be having a vegetarian potluck brunch in the Fellowship Area. 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.
*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.
