DC Center of SRF

We are pleased to announce that two SRF Monastics, Brother Balananda and Brahmachari Jeff, will visit our Center on September 9 & 10, 2009. The tentative schedule all led by the Monks is as follows:

Wednesday, September 9

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Outing to Mt Vernon

7:30pm -9:30 pm Meditation at the Center

Thrusday September 10

7:30- 9:00 Meditation

9:00 -9:30 Social in uptairs room

Special Commemorative Services

We will hold 2 special commemorative services honoring Lahiri Mahasaya. On Saturday September 26, at 7:30 pm we will commemorate his Mahasamadhi and on Wednesday, September 30th, at 7:30pm we will commemorate his birthday. Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your loyalty and devotion to the SRF line of Gurus. Extra flowers and envelopes are available on a donation basis.

All are welcome who can attend with reverence and devotion.

Monastic Visit and Fundaising Kickoff in November

We will have another Monastic visit in November to kickoff our Fundraising for the new Building remodeling. Please check our website for details in a few weeks. Your support for this project is deeply appreciated!!!

Thanksgiving Service and Social

We will hold a Thanksgiving Social on Thursday, November 26 starting at 4:00 pm.The social will start with a brief meditation in the chapel, followed by a potluck dinner in our upstairs room. Please sign your name on the sheet in the lobby, for food coordination. All are welcome.

Greenfield Retreats this Fall

The SRF Greenfield Retreat at Front Royal, will hold the following retreats this Fall:

September 11-13 General Retreat

October 9- 11 Women's Only Retreat

For more information, including registration for retreat, directions and other events at Greenfield please go to: www.srfgreenfield.org

Sunday School Resumes in September

Our Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 13, for Juniors (ages 4-12) and Sunday, September 20th for Teens (Ages 13-19). If you have children or teens that you would like to enroll in the Sunday School, please email: marietta_gittens@hotmail.com or jtvalone@gmail.com

SRF Publishers group at Pathways Expo

The SRF Publishers group will again be at the Pathways Natural Living Expo on Sunday October 4 from 10 - 7 pm. Many discounted books will be available. For more information go to the Pathways website. If you would like to volunteer contact: jtvalone@gmail.com

Fall Special Events

September 9-10 Brother Balananda and Br Jeff Visit

September 11-13 Greenfield General Retreat

September 20 Potluck Lunch, Mr Bardwell leads services

September 26, 7:30 pm Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Service

September 30, 7:30 pm Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Commemoration Service

October 4, 10-7pm SRF Publishers at Pathways Natural Living Expo

October 9-11 Women's Only Greenfield Retreat

October 11 Potluck Lunch, Mr Bardwell leads services

October 24, 10-2pm 4 hour Meditation

November 8 Potluck Lunch, Mr Bardwell leads services

November 21, 10-2pm 4 Hour Meditation

November 26, 4-9 pm Thanksgiving Social

"Let your example change other's lives. Reform yourself and you will reform thousands"
Paramahansa Yogananda

Washington DC Center of Self Realization Fellowship
4907 Niagara Rd. Suite 101, College Park, Md 20740
Phone: 301-345-4172
SRF Website www.yogananda-srf.org