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April

01apr6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

06apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: What Is Your Role in Life? [NOTE: 1st Sunday, each month - Brunch: Our much-loved pot-luck is CANCELLED for today. This will be celebrated as the 'Easter Brunch' on Sunday, April 20].10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

08apr6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

13apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Peace: The Deeper Teachings of Jesus Christ.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

15apr6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

18apr12:00 pm1:00 pmGood Friday - Special ServiceMain Service: 12 noon to 1.00 p.m. Thereafter, Chapel will remain open for private meditation: 1.00 – 3.00 p.m.12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

20apr8:00 am9:00 amEaster Sunday - Sunrise ServiceThe Service will be followed by our traditional Easter Brunch (pot-luck) from 9.00 to 10.20 a.m.. Please bring a vegetarian dish, to share. 8:00 am - 9:00 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

20apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Resurrection of Christ within You.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

22apr6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27apr10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Concentration: Key to Communion with God.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

29apr6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

May

04may10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Behind the Physical Cosmos: A World of Light and Energy. [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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

06may6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

10may7:30 pm8:30 pmSwami Sri Yukteswar Giri (1855 - 1936) - Birthday CommemorationDisciple of Sri Lahiri Mahasaya (1828) and Guru to Sri Paramahansa Yogananda (1952). (As a mark of respect, please bring a flower as well as a donation, to be offered at the altar)7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

11may10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: God's Nature in the Mother.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

13may6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

18may10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: God-Mindedness - Key to Freedom.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

20may6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25may10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Understanding Life and Death.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27may6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

June

01jun10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Success Through Attunement with God. [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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

03jun6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

08jun10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Creating World Unity Through Yoga Meditation.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

10jun6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

15jun10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: How Even-Mindedness Leads to God Awareness.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

17jun6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

22junAll Day282025 SRF World Convocation (June 22 to June 28)A week of renewal and recharging. Complete online live-stream available from SRF - Los Angeles. (For link, click 'Learn More' below). Additionally, the Vancouver meditation group hosts several 'live-streams' in its in-house group setting at the Chapel. *** 'SCHEDULE of EVENTS' will be made available around May end. (All Day)(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

22jun10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading Service - CANCELLED (Convocation commences)Service Title: God's Nature in the Father. 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

24jun6:00 pm9:00 pmTuesday - Long Meditation (3-Hour Service) - CANCELLED (week-long 'SRF Convocation')6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

29jun10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Is Peace possible in Today's World?10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

July

01jul6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

06jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Kriya Yoga: The Spiritual Science of God-Realization.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

06jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: Kriya Yoga: The Spiritual 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

08jul6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

13jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Source of Lasting Happiness.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

13jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Source of Lasting Happiness.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

15jul6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

20jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Spiritual Art of Getting Along with Others.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

20jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: The Spiritual Art of Getting Along with Others.10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

22jul6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

25jul7:30 pm8:30 pmMahavatar Babaji Commemoration DaySpecial Memorial Service. The deathless 'Avatar' - the great 'Divine incarnation.' As a mark of respect, please bring a flower as well as a donation, to be offered at the altar.7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

26jul8:00 am2:00 pmMahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day (SRF Live-stream)Babaji: The deathless 'Avatar' - the great 'Divine incarnation.' ***Special, in-person live-stream of SRF's 6-hour Commemorative Meditation Service, led by an SRF Monastic. Service will have periods of devotional chanting on the hour, an 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. A recording of the Service will be available on the SRF website (www.yogananda.org) for a very brief period; usually two days.8:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: What is the Soul?10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

27jul10:30 am11:30 amSunday - Reading ServiceService Title: What is the Soul?10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

29jul6:00 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-07:00) Vancouver Meditation Group (SRF), 173 West 6th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., Canada.