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.
- There will be social distancing throughout the Center, however, family groups can sit closer together if desired.
- We will start with silent and mental chanting during the services.
- There will be additional seating in the overflow room.
- 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