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August 2019


Krishna's life demonstrates his philosophy that it is not necessary to flee the responsibilities of material life. The problem can be solved by bringing God here where He has placed us. No matter what our environment may be, into the mind where God-communion reigns, Heaven must come.

Paramahansa Yogananda
The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita , p. 13
Greetings!

The month of August is a special month for SRF devotees, the highlight being the SRF World Convocation from August 4th through August 10th. Many devotees have found the Convocation experience to be a life changing event. This year you can participate from your home as SRF now offers a select number of events of 2019 Convocation via livestream. They will livestream SRF/YSS President Brother Chidananda’s satsanga on August 9th for free. Additionally, there will be four other events available for purchase, so please visit the SRF website to register: Yogananda.org .

In this newsletter you will find many other opportunities at the DC Center of SRF, to deepen your relationship with God and Gurus.

In Master’s Service,

Wayne Lavallee
Coordinator
Janmashtami Service

We will celebrate the birthday of Bhagavan Krishna with a special Janmashtami service on August 24th, from 7:30-9:00pm. Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your love and devotion to the SRF line of Gurus. This service is primarily intended for those who are SRF students, or other devotees who regularly attend the SRF meetings. However, all are welcome who are well enough acquainted with SRF teachings to appreciate the significance of the Guru‑disciple relationship, and to participate in the service with sincerity and reverence.

Greenfield Work Retreat September 6th-8th

The DC Center is invited to join the Atlanta Center on a work retreat at the Greenfield ashram in Front Royal, Virginia, September 6th-8th. Volunteers will prepare Sky View, a recently acquired home, for the upcoming monastic visit. Duties include landscaping, painting, cleaning and minor demolition. Devotees will carpool on Thursday, September 5th, volunteer on the 6th and 7th, and return on the 8th after the Sunday reading service. There will be group Energization Exercises and meditations each morning and evening, as well as 7 delicious group meals for a donation of $35. Accommodations are gender-separate: $15/person/night for men’s cabin, and donation-based for women staying on ashram grounds. These accommodations are very limited! Affordable hotels are 10 minutes away. Please sign the signup sheet in the DC Center foyer before the RSVP deadline of August 25th , or contact Tamara Johnson (Johnston.tamara.com) for more details.

Lost and Found

Please note that if you lost or left an item after visiting the DC Center, it may be located in our Lost & Found box, located in the closet under the stairway. Someone recently left their prayer beads at the DC Center; they can be retrieved from the Lost & Found box. Please ask the Greeter or Usher for assistance.

Service Readings This Month

August 4: Vol. 2 #31:  Devotion That Touches God
August 11: Vol. 2 #32:  Surmounting Life's Troubles
August 18: Vol. 2 #33:  Proof of the Existence of God
August 25: Vol. 2 #34:  Health Through Union with Cosmic Life

Long Meditations This Month


We will have 3-hour meditations every Sunday evening from 6:00-9:00 pm. There will also be a 4-hour meditation service on August 17th, from 10am to 2pm.  
Caring Friends Team


The Caring Friends Team provides support and outreach to members who are experiencing illness, hardships, and personal crisis. For more information please contact Stacey Hawkins at 301-395-9541.
Weekly Services

Sundays
Meditation Service: 10:00-10:50 am
Reading Service: 11:00-12:00
3-Hour Meditation: 6:00-9:00 pm

Thursdays
Lessons Study Group: 6:00-7:00 pm
Inspirational Service: 7:30-9:00 pm
Special Events This Month

4-Hour Meditation Service
August 17, 10 am - 2 pm

Janmashtami Service
August 24, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Washington DC Center of Self-Realization Fellowship
4911 Niagara Road College Park MD 20740
washington.dc.srf@gmail.com
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