Chapel doors open! Let’s make way for the Divine.

The calendar below, lists Commemorative Services, Special events and other Services routinely held at our Chapel throughout the year. Some of these – as indicated – are temporarily suspended; and others will be updated, as and when we re-introduce them.

Our weekly, long-meditation schedule, is as follows:
Tuesday* : 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Saturday*: 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. (Temporarily, on hold)
(*Four or five periods of meditation, from 20 to 45 minutes each, interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees, if unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants).

In addition, the Surrey Meditation Circle holds weekly meditations every Thursday, from 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. in White Rock.
For more information or to be added to their mailing list, please e-mail southsurrey.srf@yahoo.com

Current Month

November 2024

01nov5:48 amNew Moon (Amavasya)5:48 am(GMT-07:00)

03nov2:00 am2:00 amDaylight Saving Time - ends!Clock goes back by one hour.2:00 am - 2:00 am(GMT-08:00)

03nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

03nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Overcoming Nervousness. [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome]. 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07nov7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

10nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: A Spiritual Approach to World Peace.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

14nov7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

15nov1:29 pmFull Moon (Purnima)1:29 pm(GMT-08:00)

17nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Habit: Your Master or Your Slave?10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

21nov7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

24nov10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: What is Truth? 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26nov6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

28nov7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

30nov10:22 pmNew Moon (Amavasya)10:22 pm(GMT-08:00)

December 2024

01dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

01dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Purpose of Life. [NOTE: Our monthly 'social brunch' on the 1st Sunday of each month, is CANCELLED for today. Devotees, friends and family are invited to attend our annual Christmas party; date to be confirmed]. 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

01dec12:30 pmChristmas party [Vegetarian pot-luck]Celebrating the spirit of the season!!! Friends and family welcome. ***Patrons attending are requested to advise of number of attendees and also of items being brought. Kindly e-mail confirmations/queries to Samaya: samayaryane@hotmail.com12:30 pm(GMT-08:00) Crossreach Seniors Centre, 3348 West Broadway, Vancouver

03dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05dec7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

08dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: How to Find Lasting Joy.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

10dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12dec7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

14dec10:00 am6:00 pmAll-Day Christmas MeditationLive-stream tune-in with SRF Mother Centre's online meditation Service led by a monastic. Those who cannot stay for the entire Service, may leave during the intermission from 2.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Those unable to attend the first session, are advised to not arrive for only the second half. All are requested to maintain silence and the sanctity of the special occasion. Please bring a fruit and a donation in an envelope, as a devotional offering. [Yogananda ji said: I am giving this special blessing to you all, that if you meditate deeply during the Christmas period, you will feel the presence of Christ].10:00 am - 6:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

15dec1:01 amFull Moon (Purnima)1:01 am(GMT-08:00)

15dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

15dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Divine Nature of Christ.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19dec7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

22dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Celebrating Christmas in the Temple of the Soul.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25decAll DayMerry Christmas - (Chapel Closed)The Vancouver Meditation Group and its patrons wish all, a very joyous, healthy and meaningful Christmas. (All Day: Wednesday)(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26dec7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICE (CANCELLED Today; Chapel Closed. Season's Greetings)Two 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The final 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. ***[Our regular Service for today is cancelled due to the blessed visit by SRF Monastics, and the weekend program that commences tomorrow. Regular Thursday Services resume on Oct. 10].7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

29dec10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Make Yourself what You want to be. [Blessed New-Year wishes to all ...]10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

30dec2:26 amNew Moon (Amavasya)2:26 am(GMT-08:00)

31dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

January 2025

02jan7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Kriya Yoga: Universal Science of God-Realization [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

05jan7:30 pm8:30 pmParamahansa Yogananda - Birthday (1893)Birth name: Mukunda Lal Ghosh (1893 - 1952). Honour the Guru-disciple oneness. Special Commemorative Service: 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. [As a mark of respect, we request that you bring a flower as well a donation, to be offered at this sacred altar. The Service will be followed by a social event to celebrate the Yogavatar's Birthday].7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

07jan6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

09jan7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

11jan8:00 am2:00 pmParamahansa Yogananda - Commemorative Meditation["Premavatar - Incarnation of Divine Love"]. ***In person live-stream of SRF Mother Centre's 6-hour Commemorative Meditation led by an SRF Monastic. Service will have periods of devotional chanting on the hour, and an intermission from 11.00 - 11.30 a.m. Those unable to attend the first session, are requested to not arrive for only the second half. [Yogananda ji said: Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God, all the time].8:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Awakening Divine Memory.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

13jan2:25 pmFull Moon (Purnima)2:25 pm(GMT-08:00)

14jan6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

16jan7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: How to Be Stronger than Life's Trials and Tests 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

19jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

21jan6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

23jan7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26jan10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Making the Most of Sundays.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

28jan6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

29jan4:35 amNew Moon (Amavasya)4:35 am(GMT-08:00)

30jan7:00 pm8:20 pmTHURSDAY - INSPIRATIONAL & PRAYER SERVICETwo 15-minute meditations, devotional chants, and an inspirational reading. The last 20 minutes follow the outline given in the Worldwide Prayer Circle booklet. All are welcome.7:00 pm - 8:20 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

February 2025

02feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Uniting Your Will With God's Infinite Power. [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month: Service is followed by our monthly social brunch (pot-luck :-)). All are welcome].10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

02feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)1st Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

04feb6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

09feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Does Satan Really Exist?10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

11feb6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

12feb5:53 amFull Moon (Purnima)5:53 am(GMT-08:00)

16feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The True Meaning of Self-Realization.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

16feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday School :-)3rd Sunday, each month. (Concurrent with the regular Sunday Service; also from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.).10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

18feb6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

23feb10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Way to Mental Freedom.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25feb6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service)Periods of meditation lasting 20 to 45 minutes each; and interspersed with devotional chanting. Devotees unable to stay, may leave quietly during the chants. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27feb4:44 pmNew Moon (Amavasya)4:44 pm(GMT-08:00)