May 2022
Greetings!

Welcome to the Washington DC Center’s May newsletter. 

The Washington DC Center is happy to announce that we will start having commemorative services in May and hope to start the Saturday 4-hour meditation and Thursday evening services in June. 

Our next commemorative service will be to commemorate the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar held on Tuesday, May 10th from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your loyalty and devotion. Extra flowers and envelopes are available on a donation basis in the lobby. 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.

Washington DC Center is happy to announce that we will host a monastic visit the weekend of May 12-15th 2022. The following is the preliminary schedule of events.


Washington D. C.  Weekend Inspiration
May 12–15, 2022
(Bro. Sevananda and Br. Troy)

Thursday 7:00 pm – 8 pm-ish Intro/Inspirational service/meditation


Friday TBD (late morning outing If there’s interest
  /early afternoon)

Saturday
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Meditation (kirtan)
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Class: Satsanga 
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Video Presentation (LS Dedication)


Sunday 10:00 am – 10:45 Meditation
11:00 am – 12:00 Sunday service and closing
12:15 pm – 12:45 Greet the members
(light refreshments)


The bookroom was reopened in April, but the Sunday School remains closed. Changes to our services will be sent via email, newsletter, and posted on our website.

Prince Georges County, MD has reduced its COVID-19 level to low and has removed the mask requirement for places of worship. Since we are following the PG County guidelines, we are changing the mask requirement to recommended.  Due to the current health concerns, there are some other safety procedures we have implemented. We ask all attending to adhere to the new policies and procedures while in the building.
 
Masks are recommended but not required while in the building.

  1. There will be social distancing throughout the Center, however, family groups can sit closer together if desired.
  2. We will start with silent and mental chanting during the services.
  3. There will be additional seating in the overflow room.
  4. We will not pass the donation basket, therefore please place your donations in the basket at the rear of the chapel as you leave.

There is a special blessing one receives when you support Paramahansa Yogananda’s work, and the Washington DC Center Council wants you to know that we are grateful for your continuing donations and service that have been helpful for the DC Center to cover its ongoing fixed costs. 

In Master’s Service,
 
Wayne T. Lavallee
Coordinator
Service Readings This Month

May 1: Vol. 2 #18: Sojourn in Freedom
May 8: Vol. 2 #19: God's Nature in the Mother
May 15: Vol. 2 #20: God Mindedness
May 22: Vol. 2 #21: The Cosmic Play of Life and Death
May 29: Vol. 2 #22: Success Through Super Conscious Power
Staying Connected

We encourage all to stay remotely connected to the worldwide SRF family:

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, callingcardevents@comcast.net.
Online Donations Available

You can make online donations to the Washington DC Center of SRF by clicking on the yellow Donate button below. You will have the option of designating whether the donation is for the General Fund or the Building Fund. Please note that donations made using this button are not tax-deductible.

You can also make donations to the Center by check, mailed to: Washington DC Center, 4911 Niagara Road, College Park, MD 20740. If you wish your donation to go toward the Building Fund, please note this in the memo field.

Tax-deductible Building Fund donations may be made online here, or by making the check payable to Self-Realization Fellowship, noting Washington DC Building Fund in the memo field, and mailing it to the Center. Full details concerning donations are explained on the Center's website Donate page.
Donations made using the above yellow Donate button are not tax deductible. For other donation options use the Donate Website button below, including tax deductible building fund donations.
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