“Clear your mind of dogmatic theological debris; let in the fresh, healing waters of direct perception. Attune yourself to the active inner Guidance; the Divine Voice has the answer to every dilemma of life. Though man’s ingenuity for getting himself into trouble appears to be endless, the Infinite Succor is no less resourceful.”

Lahiri Mahasaya

Autobiography of a Yogi, Chapter 35, p. 362

Greetings!

September is going to be an inspiring month with two monastic visits and commemorative services for Lahiri Mahasaya. We are looking forward to hosting Brother Padmananda and Brother Balananda at our Center on Wednesday, September 17. They will lead our Wednesday evening meditation (instead of the Thursday evening service that week) starting at 7:30 pm. They will also join the devotees for fellowship and light refreshments after the service at 8:30 pm. There will be no Thursday evening service on September 18. Hope you can attend.

Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Sunday School Retreat

There will be a Sunday School Family Immersion Retreat for students and parents from September 13 – 14. The retreat will start on Saturday (9/13) at 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm. On Sunday (9/14), there will be classes at 10 am and 11 am. Sister Shankari from SRF Greenfield Retreat will lead the Sunday School class at 11 am on September 14.

Greenfield Monastics to Lead Services

and Attend Potluck Social

The nuns from the SRF Greenfield retreat center in Front Royal, Virginia, will lead our morning services on September 14. All are warmly invited to attend, and to stay for this month's potluck social immediately afterward. Please bring a vegetarian entree, fruit juice, or dessert if you plan to attend.

SRF Monks' Visit

Brothers Balananda and Padmananda will visit our Center this month, meeting with the Young Adults group on September 16 at 7:30 pm. Anyone between the ages of 18 and 40 is welcome to attend. The Brothers will also lead a special service on September 17, with a light reception to follow. All members are invited to the service and fellowship event.

Lahiri Mahasaya Commemoration Services

This month we will commemorate both Lahiri Mahasaya's mahasamadhi (September 26 at 7:30 p.m.) and birth (September 30 at 7:30 p.m.). Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your loyalty and devotion to the SRF line of Gurus. 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.

Greenfield Conducted Weekend Retreat

The Greenfield SRF Retreat Center will hold a conducted general retreat from September 26-28 at the 4H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia. For more information and to register, please click here.

Service Readings This Month



September 7: Vol.2 #36: What is Salvation

September 14: Vol.2 #37: Life--A Cosmic Motion Picture

September 21: Vol.2 #38: Hastening Human Evolution

September 28: Vol.2 #39: Finding God in Daily Life

Weekly Services

Thursdays

Inspirational Service: 7:30-9:00 pm

Sundays

Bhagavad Gita Study: 8:30 - 9:30 am

Meditation Service: 10:00 - 10:50 am

Reading Service: 11:00 - 12:00

Special Events This Month

3-Hour Meditation

September 13, 6-9 pm

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Sunday School Family Immersion Retreat

September 13-14

Greenfield Nuns Lead Morning Services

September 14

Potluck Social

September 14

SRF Monks Meet with DC Center Young Adults

September 16, 7:30 pm

SRF Monks to Lead Special Service

(light reception to follow)

September 17, 7:30 pm

Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Service

September 26, 7:30 pm

Greenfield Conducted Weekend Retreat

September 26-28

Lahiri Mahasaya Birthday Commemoration Service

September 30, 7:30 pm

New Text-To-Give (TTG) Option – Donations Using Text

You can now quickly and simply donate to the Washington DC Center of SRF using your mobile phone's texting app. You no longer need to remember to bring cash or checks for donations. Just text a donation amount to our special phone number. Setup is quick and simple, just follow the instructions HERE.