Council News
As we move into the Fall season, we are grateful for the continued efforts of our many volunteers and the chairpersons that lead the various committees. Portland Center exists entirely through the voluntary service and financial contributions of our members and friends. Those contributions take many forms, all of which are appreciated.
In August, with perfect weather, more than 35 members and families of Portland Center gathered together for our newly revived, annual outdoor picnic at a devotee’s home. Conversation flowed, games were played, and delicious food was shared, along with strolls in the adjacent wooded park. Fellowship at its finest! We’re already looking forward to next year’s event.
We are also looking forward to a pair of long meditations. Our annual Thanksgiving meditation will be Saturday, November 15, from 10am-2pm.
The All-Day Christmas Meditation is Saturday, December 13, from 10am-6pm, and will be led by SRF monastics, Brother Sarvananda and Brahmachari Rahul. More details to come.
We hear from visiting monastics that the meditations at Portland Center are "deep and still." We are grateful for all who take part in the operations and meditations of our center while doing our best to follow the teachings and spirit of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda.
In Divine Friendship,
Kimberly Stevens, Linda Clark-Traeger, Lisa Buchholz,
Mike O'Brien and Paulette Fritsch
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