If you would like to visit the Encinitas Hermitage where Paramahansa Yogananda resided, spent much time in deep, divine communion with God, and wrote Autobiography of a Yogi, please note that it will open 12:00-2:00 p.m. today. Please visit encinitastemple.org and click on “Make reservations to visit SRF Hermitage.”

Self-Realization Fellowship is pleased to announce this year’s online How-to-Live Summer Program for children and teens, which will be held June 24th through the 28th. Registration is now open, and information is available on the flyers in our foyer or in the Sunday School area.

There will be a memorial service for longtime SRF devotee, Fontaine Laing, today at 1:30 p.m. at the main Temple. All are invited to attend.

Our Temple Meeting takes place this Tuesday, June 16, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.  at the main Temple. The meeting begins with a short inspirational talk followed by a half-hour meditation, Temple updates, and an Autobiography of a Yogi study class given by the minister. This meeting is open to all.

  • Our Temple and J Street Chapel could use your help at our monthly Day of Service this Saturday, June 20. You may choose from a variety of cleaning, gardening, and maintenance projects.The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with a half-hour meditation led by the minister in the main Temple. Then we meet on the patio and  break out into work groups. At 11:40 a.m. we will have another meditation with the minister right before enjoying a delicious vegetarian lunch at noon. This is a great way to make new friends while serving at our Temple. Families are welcome to participate, and children will be guided in some fun activities.

The second Tuesday meeting for the Encinitas Young Adults group was cancelled this month. Instead, we invite all young adults to gather on Saturday, June 27th at 12:30 p.m. for a pilgrimage to the Encinitas Hermitage. Please meet at the Hermitage Grounds at 215 West K St. The SRF nuns will open the gate promptly at 12:30 p.m. Those between the ages of 18-40 are welcome to attend.

Each year thousands of spiritual seekers from around the world gather for an uplifting week of spiritual renewal and rejuvenation at the SRF World Convocation. This year’s Convocation will be held August 2 – 8.

Many volunteers are needed to support this special event, both in-person and online. Volunteering for Convocation is a very rewarding and uplifting experience and offers an opportunity to serve fellow devotees from around the world.

For in-person volunteer opportunities, please contact or call Mother Center at 323-225-2471.

For online volunteer opportunities, please contact onlinefellowship@voluntaryleague.org You may also pick up information at the Greeters’ table on the patio.

Saturday, June 20: The SRF Lessons Study Group is reading from Supplement Lesson 37, “Life After Death.”

Sunday, June 21: The Bhagavad Gita Study Group is reading from Volume One of God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita.