Family Events at the Center

Environment is stronger than will power.
- Sri Yukteswar

The Center supports Youth and Family with a flourishing ministry focused on this important aspect of our lives. Two very special opportunities to share community in the Youth and Family program include these regularly held programs below.

Sacred Ties
Sharing our Spiritual Practice as a Family.

Paramahansa Yogananda has shared his teacher’s words many times about the importance of having an environment that supports spiritual awakening. How many times have we ourselves fallen prey to "peer pressure" while a growing teen, as a college student, or in or adult work environment? Even with the best of intentions we can let our spiritual practice fade into the background if we do not create an environment that strongly supports and celebrates this in our life. Our children are as hungry for sharing in spiritual connection with their families as we are. The depth of this spiritual connection that many of us begin sharing with one another each Sunday can be deeply enhanced by developing a simple and consistent time of family practice throughout each week.  This two-hour experience will provide a template for bringing our weekly family spiritual practice to life. Our afternoon is specifically designed to encourage participation of all family members—regardless of age—in spiritually centered activities that are fun, uplifting, and connecting. We will share in a time of prayer and meditation, hatha yoga, storytelling, and sharing. Please preregister all members of your family and come prepared to be renewed. Free will offering.

Sharing the Journey
Meeting other Families on the Path

Come with your entire family, invite friends and neighbors, and join other CSE families for a celebratory evening of singing, crafting, moving, and sharing as our YSE youth lead us in an informational evening about our Center’s Youth Spiritual Education program. Bring your questions, comments, visions for future possibilities—and a vegetarian potluck dish to share with others.
 

For information on schedules for all youth and family related events at the Center, visit the Youth and Family section of our Center Calendar.