"Resurrection means that the universal Spirit present in all creation as the Christ Consciousness is constantly being resurrected--awakened or manifested--in everything. Whenever you do away with ignorance and think good thoughts, Christ is being resurrected within you; that is, the Christ Consciousness that was fully manifested in Jesus is awakening within you. Resurrection is not the power of Spirit in the body of Jesus only; Spirit is in everyone. Nor does man have to die in order to resurrect Spirit. The physical resurrection of Christ was only part of the lesson of his life. Every time you give up a weakness and feel happy in being good, Christ is resurrected anew. You can bring Christ Consciousness within you right now.

For your own benefit and joy you should emulate the life of Christ; you should try to bring him closer. Do not keep him away by wrong thoughts and actions. If you meditate deeply, you will realize him. You cannot find him without meditation. You must 'pray without ceasing,' as Saint Paul said."

Paramahansa Yogananda

The Easter Message of Immortality in SRF Magazine, Spring 2007, pp. 7-8

Dear Jackie,

Thank you for your active participation in our elections on Sunday, March 23, and for agreeing to test the Text-to-Give donation option. 

We are looking forward to two monastic visits. On April 13, Sister Brahmani and Bramacharini Ann will lead our services. The potluck that Sunday will also include a Volunteer Fair for some teams that urgently need a few more volunteers. Then, in early May, Brother Vidurananda and Brahmachari Preston will lead our Thursday evening service (May 8), and stay for refreshments with the devotees.

Also, on Easter Sunday, April 20, we will be live-streaming the Easter service led by Brother Chidananda in our main chapel at 10 am. The Easter Sunrise service will occur as usual at our Center from 8 am to 9 am.

Hope you can join us for these inspiring events. Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Greenfield Monastics to Lead Our Services

and Attend Potluck Social

The nuns from the SRF Greenfield retreat center in Front Royal, Virginia, will lead our morning services on April 13. 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.

Volunteer Fair

Are you interested in joining one of the many teams at our Center that serve our Guru's work? Stay for the Volunteer Fair on April 13 (immediately after the morning Reading services) and learn about the roles and service opportunities of the various teams. 

Good Friday and Easter Services

We will mark Good Friday with a service on April 18 at 7:30 p.m., and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with an Easter sunrise service at 8:00 a.m. on April 20. The Easter service, conducted by Brother Chidananda, will be live-streamed in our main chapel at 10 a.m.; all are welcome.

Service Readings This Month

April 6: Vol.2 #16: How to Fulfill Your Role in Life

April 13: Vol.2 #14: Jesus Christ and His Teachings

April 20: Vol.2 #15: The Resurrection of Christ Within You

April 27: Vol.2 #17: The Power of Concentration

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

April 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

SRF Nuns Lead Morning Services

April 13

Potluck Social & Volunteer Fair

April 13

Good Friday Service

April 18, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Easter Sunrise Service

April 20, 8:00 - 9:00 am

4-Hour Meditation

April 26, 10 am - 2 pm