Self Realization Fellowship Santa Fe Circle

08/26/2025

Dear Devotees and Friends,

As you may know, Santa Fe Meditation Circle is in transition and needs to find a new location for our services. This could mean an affordable rental space, someone's home, a shared space or another location. If you know of a possible place, please let us know by contacting: santafe.srf@gmail.com

Also, we need volunteers to help search for a new location. Please consider if you could help serve Master's work in Santa Fe by serving on a search committee.

In Divine Friendship,
Santa Fe Meditation Circle

08/10/2025

Dear Devotees and Friends,

As you may know, Santa Fe Meditation Circle is in transition and needs to find a new location for our services. This could mean an affordable rental space, a shared space or another location. If you know of a possible place, please let us know by contacting:

santafe.srf@gmail.com

Also, we need volunteers to help search for a new location. Please consider if you could help serve Master's work in Santa Fe by serving on a search committee.

In Divine Friendship,
Santa Fe Meditation Circle

07/14/2025

Santa Fe Meditation Circle will hold a potluck gathering following the regular Sunday service July 20, which is from 10-11 a.m. You are invited to bring a vegetarian offering, being mindful that some may have food sensitivities. Savory rather than sweet is encouraged but all offerings are most welcome. If you can't bring something, there is always plenty to go around--just come to enjoy the spiritual fellowship.

In Divine Friendship,
SFMC

06/12/2025

The Denver Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship invites all SRF Lessons students to their silent devotee-led retreat at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Colorado Springs. The dates are October 10–12. The retreat theme is: “Silence: Doorway to God.”
This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to go deeper in our meditations and to draw closer to God and Guru and receive their blessings.

You can register online at

Denver Meditation Group of Self Realization Fellowship

06/12/2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025: Our regular meditation service will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by a potluck meal. Please join us for this wonderful time of food and fellowship. Savory rather than sweet is encouraged, but all offerings are welcome, keeping in mind that some are sensitive to gluten and dairy.

For a listing of services and activities such as kirtan practice, please go to http://www.santafemeditationcircle.org/ For location, consult the website.

Jai Guru

05/28/2025

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05/07/2025

May 2025 Newsletter

"Forget the past. The vanished lives of all men are dark with many shames. Everything in the future will improve if you are making a spiritual effort now." –Sri Yukteswar Giri

Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Commemoration

Sunday, May 11th, 10:00-11:00 AM we celebrate Swami Yukteswar Giri's birthday. All are welcome to this special service. You are invited to bring a flower and a freewill offering in an envelope as symbols of your devotion.

Potluck & SFMC Managing Council Meeting

Sunday, May 18th (after the service) all are invited to attend a delicious potluck meal. Then, the Council will discuss relocating, and topics relevant to the Circle. Your input is valued! Savory rather than sweet is encouraged, but all offerings are welcome. Keep in mind that some are sensitive to gluten and dairy. We look forward to seeing you!

SFMC Kirtan Group Practices

May 11th & 25th Following the Sunday Meditation Services, all are warmly welcome to attend these devotional chants to elevate our spiritual vibrations in music and song.

Worldwide Prayer Circle

On Wednesdays from 7:30-8 p.m., members of the SFMC gather by conference call to participate in the SRF Worldwide Prayer Circle. All devotees are welcome to request prayers for family, friends and world conditions. For information: Patricia- patdobrin@gmail.com

Everyone is invited to join in this healing service. Call “Free Conference Calling” (701-802-5207). Then enter the code: 6203499 #.

SFMC Lessons Review

SFMC members meet for Lessons Review on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Call Patricia (505-699-0368) for more information.

Thank You For Your Continuing Support

Santa Fe Meditation Circle
PO Box 22042
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Please make checks payable to the Santa Fe Meditation Circle (SFMC). To make other forms of payment, contact us through the information below:

http://www.santafemeditationcircle.org/
santafe.srf@gmail.com

03/02/2025

March 2025 Newsletter
Our Calendar of Events can be found on the website http://www.santafemeditationcircle.org/

Commemoration Services

Sunday, March 2 a special Commemoration Service will be held during our extended meditation service from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in honor of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi.

Sunday, March 9 a special Commemoration Service will be held during our regular meditation service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in honor of Swami Sri Yukteswar's Mahasamadhi.

For these Commemorative Services and as symbols of your devotion, please bring a flower and a freewill offering in an envelope. Everyone is welcome.

Open Council Meeting and Potluck

Sunday, March 23 Our regular meditation service will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by a potluck and an Open Council Meeting. Please join us for this wonderful time of food and fellowship. Savory rather than sweet is encouraged, but all offerings are welcome, keeping in mind that some are sensitive to gluten and dairy.

SFMC Kirtan Group Practices

March 16 and 31 Following the Sunday Meditation Services, all are warmly welcome to attend these devotional chants.

Southwest Regional Retreat 2025
March 21 - 23, 2025

The Phoenix Temple monastics will host a regional Retreat at the Redemptorist Renewal Center near Picture Rocks in Tucson. Attendance is open to all SRF lessons students and Kriyabans. The schedule will include group meditation, classes, energization, satsanga, and an extended period of silence.
The Redemptorist Center will provide meals and lodging.

Registration will begin on February 16 and information including the registration form is available by contacting: srf.phx.swretreat@gmail.com The registration form will also be available for download from the Phoenix Temple Website


Monastic Visit to Denver and Kriya Yoga Initiation
April 4-6, 2025

Self-Realization Fellowship monastics will visit Denver to meet with members and friends of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual family. During the weekend there will be inspirational programs, meditation classes, and a Kriya Yoga initiation. A complete schedule of the program can be found http://www.srf-denver.org/

Worldwide Prayer Circle

On Wednesdays from 7:30-8 p.m., members of the SFMC gather by conference call to participate in the SRF Worldwide Prayer Circle. All devotees are welcome to request prayers for family, friends and world conditions. Please send email prayer requests to Patricia- patdobrin@gmail.com Everyone is invited to join in this healing service. Call “Free Conference Calling” (701-802-5207). Then enter the code: 6203499 #. For more information, contact Patricia (505-699-0368).

SFMC Lessons Review

SFMC members meet for Lessons Review on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Call Patricia (505-699-0368) for more information.

Thank You For Your Continuing Support

Santa Fe Meditation Circle
PO Box 22042
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Please make checks payable to the Santa Fe Meditation Circle (SFMC). Donations may also be made by electronic transfer to the SFMC's bank account. Please contact Laura for details. (orchard.laura@gmail.com)
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Contact SFMC
http://www.santafemeditationcircle.org/
santafe.srf@gmail.com

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02/03/2025

February 2025 Newsletter
Santa Fe Meditation Circle of
Self-Realization Fellowship

"Watch yourself with eagle eyes of concentration to find out whether your mind is concentrated on the inner Self or on desires that are the outcome
of contact with matter."

–Paramahansa Yogananda, Self-Realization Magazine, Winter 2014


New Managing Council for 2025

New members of the Managing Council were selected at the Santa Fe Meditation Circle Annual Meeting January 19. John Andrews will serve as Secretary, Judy Mace as Coordinator and Michael Graves as Treasurer. Our outgoing Treasurer, Laura Orchard, presented the most recent financial report. We are deeply grateful for her dedicated service as well as the wonderful group of volunteers who have helped guide and grow our Circle over the past year. If you would like to help in any way, please contact santafe.srf@gmail.com

The Annual Meeting secured other positions. Viola Montoya is the Flower Coordinator, Alyiah Doughty is the Potluck/Coffee Tea Social coordinator, Robert Samaniego is the Parking Supervisor, Greg Spalenka is the Website/Newsletter designer, Kirtan coordinator, Michael Graves will be helping set up the altar, and Liz Crosman will continue as a trainer for new Service Readers. We thank these devotees for their service.

Calendar Announcements

Sunday, February 2 is an extended meditation service from 10 am - 11:30 am. Those wishing to leave at 11 am may do so during the chant. Please join us after the service for Kirtan practice from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm.

Sunday, February 9 following our regular meditation service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, we will have a SFMC open meeting beginning at 11:15 am. All are welcome.

Sunday, February 16 is a regular meditation service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Please join us after the regular service for Kirtan practice from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm.

*Quiet meditation is available at 9:30 am before our meditation services.

Southwest Regional Retreat 2025

March 21 - 23, 2025

The Phoenix Temple monastics will host a regional Retreat at the Redemptorist Renewal Center near Picture Rocks in Tucson. Attendance is open to all SRF lessons students and Kriyabans. The schedule will include group meditation, classes, energization, satsanga, and an extended period of silence.
The Redemptorist Center will provide meals and lodging.

Registration will begin on February 16 and information including the registration form is available by contacting: srf.phx.swretreat@gmail.com The registration form will also be available for download from the Phoenix Temple Website

Worldwide Prayer Circle

On Wednesdays from 7:30-8 p.m., members of the SFMC gather by conference call to participate in the SRF Worldwide Prayer Circle. You are invited to join in this healing service. Call “Free Conference Calling” (701-802-5207). Then enter the code: 6203499 #. For more information, contact Patricia (505-699-0368).

SFMC Lessons Review

SFMC members meet for Lessons Review on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Call Patricia (505-699-0368) for more information.

Self-Realization Fellowship Online Offerings

SRF continues to offer ways to stay connected online with fellow devotees and to remain engaged with the SRF teachings through meditation services and scriptural studies through the week. Visit the Calendar of Services, click the link "Join a Meditation Service" at https://onlinemeditation.yogananda.org/

Thank You For Your Continuing Support

Santa Fe Meditation Circle
PO Box 22042
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Please make checks payable to the Santa Fe Meditation Circle (SFMC). Donations may also be made by electronic transfer to the SFMC's bank account.

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Contact SFMC
WEBSITE
santafe.srf@gmail.com

01/15/2025

Dear Devotees and Friends,

We warmly welcome and encourage you to attend this Sunday's service, potluck and Annual Meeting. See details below. If you have items for the agenda, please reply as soon as possible. If you cannot attend in person but wish to connect online, be looking for a separate email to be sent soon with the online link. The meeting will begin at approximately noon. You're involvement and thoughts are a vital part of sustaining Master's work in our community. Please consider ways in which you might also help in volunteer roles to be discussed at the meeting.

Self-guided Energization Exercises and silent meditation are at 9:30 a.m. and meditation service at 10 a.m. with potluck to follow.

Santa Fe Meditation Circle of
Self-Realization Fellowship
Annual Meeting & Potluck
Sunday, January 19th


The SFMC Annual Meeting and Potluck will be held Sunday January 19th beginning at 11 a.m. after the regular service. All are warmly welcome and encouraged to attend in person or online. The vegetarian Potluck will be held prior to the Annual Meeting. Savory rather than sweet is encouraged, but all offerings are welcome.

This meeting is always important, as it sets the direction of the Circle for the coming year. The Managing Council members will be elected at that time. There will be a review of financial and other aspects of the Circle.

The agenda includes:

* Opening prayer and brief meditation.

* Initial remarks by the current Managing Council.

* Treasurer's report.

* Update on the search for permanent site.

* Selection of Managing Council for 2025.

* Closing prayer.

12/10/2024

2024 All-Day Christmas Meditation correction: It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jai Guru

12/10/2024

Please join the Santa Fe Meditation Circle of SRF for the All-Day Christmas meditation December 14, 2023. If you can only attend in the morning, you are most welcome. See details below:
Jai Guru

All-Day Christmas Meditation

The all-day Christmas Meditation will be held December 14, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the same location where our Sunday services are held. You are warmly welcome to attend this inspiring day of meditation, readings and chants. Guruji established the custom of commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ by dedicating a day of divine communion prior to December 25, which is traditionally observed as the social Christmas with festivities among relatives and friends.
The day will consist of two periods of meditation and an intermission. If you can only attend for part of the day, please come in the morning. No one will be admitted for only the afternoon portion. There will be a mid-day intermission. Feel free to bring personal shawls, meditation mats, cushions, arm rests for practice of the Aum Meditation Technique etc.
How to prepare:
• Eat lightly (or not at all, if you prefer) before coming to the meditation. Do not bring food of any kind to the meditation (except an offering of fruit which will be shared as prasad at the conclusion of the day).

• Come in a silent, devotional mood. Make a special effort to put aside all thoughts of the outside world for this one day, and strive to keep your whole heart and mind occupied with God alone.

• Anyone with a cough or a cold or is sneezing should not attend the meditation.
• You may bring a monetary donation as an offering at the altar.
• Members should arrive a little early so they will have time to become comfortably settled and calm before the meditation begins. Devotees should dress warmly and comfortably, so you will be able to forget about the body. Wear loose clothing that is not restrictive and avoid any noise clothing such as nylon. You may practice the Energization Exercises if you come early as well as during the intermission.
• For more information, contact santafe.srf@gmail.com


The decorated Christmas tree in the administration building at the SRF International Headquarters stands by an original painting of Paramahansa Yogananda.