Service Announcements for July 12th
Thank you for being a part of our service. If you would like to know more about Self-Realization Fellowship or this Temple, the Information Table on the upper patio has free literature and useful tools for everyone. Volunteers there can answer your general questions. You can also visit our website, sandiegotemple.org, for the latest news on Temple events. There you’ll also find links to join online meditations, view inspirational services and apply for the SRF Lessons. The Lessons give detailed instructions on how to meditate and live a spiritually balanced life.
Temple Service Day
Everyone is invited to join us at the Temple Service Day on Saturday, July 19th. Starting at 9:00 AM, we offer a continental breakfast, then tasks are performed until noon. A Meditation will be held from noon until 12:30 PM in the Chapel. At the conclusion of a wonderful day of service, a delicious vegetarian lunch will be served. We look forward to sharing a day of service and fellowship with all who attend.
Book Room News
Be sure to visit our book room! Now available for purchase is Master’s latest volume in his Collected Talks and Essays series titled Solving the Mystery of Life, which was highlighted by Brother Chidananda at Convocation last week. The 2026 SRF Wall Calendar and Inner Reflections 2026 Engagement Calendar are also available now.
Kirtan Under the Stars
The Encinitas Temple will hold the annual “Kirtan Under the Stars” event on the Encinitas Ashram grounds featuring the Monks’ Kirtan Group on Saturday, July 19th, from 7 to 9 PM. For more on this event, please go to encinitastemple.org or see the flyer at our Information Table.
Morning Meditations Cancelled
Please be aware that the weekday morning meditations are cancelled from July 14th to October 3rd due to construction projects at the Temple. The temple grounds will also be closed during this 3-month period. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Babaji Commemorative
We will honor Mahavatar Babaji on Friday, July 25th, with a commemorative service that will start at 7 PM. It is customary to bring a flower as a symbol of devotion and a donation enclosed in an envelope as a symbol of loyalty. The 6-hour meditation will be live-streamed the following day, July 26th, from 8 am to 2pm with a 30 minute break at 11 am.
Our minister this morning is Sister Ranjana.