September 13, 2026
Sunday school takes place on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at our center. Our next Thursday evening service will take place on September 17 starting at 7:30 pm. We also hold a weekly Bhagavad Gita study every Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 am. On October 11 we will be having Bring a Friend Day. Please bring a receptive friend to enjoy the service led by the nuns of the SRF Greenfield retreat and partake in fellowship at the potluck social that day.
On Wednesday, October 7, the Washington DC Center will begin offering a Lesson study every Wednesday night starting at 7:00 pm for one hour. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Richard Dignan at richardgdignan@gmail.com.
We host monthly long meditations typically on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The next scheduled long meditation is Saturday October 10, starting at 6 pm and lasting until 9 pm. You may sign up for the meditation on the sheet in the foyer or in the “Current News” section on the dccentersrf.org website. The long meditation will not be held unless at least four people sign up.
Our center hosts a monthly potluck social typically on the second Sunday of the month after the reading service. There is a potluck social today. Please join us even if you are unable to bring anything to share. All are warmly invited.
On Saturday, September 26, we will be holding the Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Commemorative service. The Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Service will be held on Wednesday September 30. Both services will take place between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your devotion and loyalty to the SRF line of Gurus. Extra flowers and envelopes will be available on a donation basis in the lobby before the service. All are welcome who are well enough acquainted with the SRF teachings to appreciate the significance of the Guru‑disciple relationship and can participate in the service with sincerity and reverence.
The SRF Greenfield Retreat in Front Royal, VA will be conducting a weekend retreat led by SRF monastics from Friday, September 25 to Sunday September 27. Registration is required. Visit the Greenfield Retreat website, srfgreenfield.org, and click on the Retreats menu at the top of the page; then click Conducted Weekend Retreats to fill out the online reservation form.
The long awaited three volume set of the History of the Washington DC Center of SRF is now on display in the bookroom. Volume 1 details the history of the SRF Greenfield Retreat while Volume 2 and 3 are devoted to the Washington DC Center. Please be mindful of others who may be in line to see them. Two chairs are provided for viewers.
Brother Shantimoy and Brahmachari Leon will be visiting our Center and leading an inspirational service on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m. The service will be followed by a Meet-and-Greet reception. We hope you can join us!
We are excited to announce that the Harvest of Love annual fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at 5:00 pm. You may purchase tickets by going to the dccentersrf.org home page. Come share this beautiful evening with us. Bring your family and friends, open your hearts to the joy of giving, and help us make this year’s 2026 Harvest of Love our most beautiful and memorable celebration yet. We look forward to welcoming you!
Jai Guru
