Phoenix Temple Recent Events
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Archived Events
The Phoenix Temple is pleased to present many of our older events. Enjoy!
World Unity Open House
September 9, 2007
On Sunday, September 9 the Phoenix Temple had an Open House commemorating World
Unity and celebrating world peace. The morning began with a special meditation dedicated to world peace
which was followed by an inspiring service by Brother Satyananda expounding on Paramahansa Yogananda's
teaching showing us that when we focus our mind and consciousness on God and meditation we begin to draw
closer to God and we begin to experience that all people in all the countries of the world are really our
brothers and sisters. Then we moved outside and witnessed a beautiful release of a group of white doves who
soared high into the clear blue sky. We concluded with a savory selection of tasty food from different
cultures which was accompanied by live music and folk dancing.
Fund Raiser
March 11, 2007
The Sunday School children and teens express their sincere thanks to members and
friends for their generous support of the highly successful Fundraiser, for scholarships towards the Boys
and Girls Summer Youth Programs.
Sunday School Retreat
February 17, 2007
Sunday School children ages 3 - 12 years, participated in a one-day spiritual
retreat filled with fun and fellowship. Activities included meditation, games of concentration and teamwork,
and presentation of skits.
Annual Spring Picnic
February 11, 2007
The annual Spring Picnic was held at Steele Indian School Park, where families and
friends enjoyed a delicious array of food prepared by devotees. Afterwards there were many games
and activities. It was a great time of fun and fellowship.
Indial Night
October 21, 2006
Our India Night celebration was held this year with an attendance of around 450
people. We learned about the region and culture of Bengal, the home of our founder, Paramahansa Yogananda.
We enjoyed a full course Indian meal that included some of Yoganandaji's favorite dishes, as well as a
cultural program and a children's crafts booth. Thanks to everyone who spent many hours making this special
evening possible.
Easter Service and Easter Egg Hunt
April 16, 2006
Children in Sunday School enjoyed a special service honoring the life of
Christ. The program included chanting and meditation, followed by the
story of the resurrection of Christ. The service closed with a special
prayer for world peace. After the service children had a lot of fun
during the Easter Egg Hunt.
Burrito Bar and Bake Sale
March 12 & March 26, 2006
We would like to thank everyone for volunteering their time and giving
generous donations to help our children and youth attend the
Self-Realization How-To-Live Youth Camp this summer. Everyone enjoyed
delicious bean burritos and homemade baked goods prepared by members and
friends of the Phoenix Temple.
The SRF Boys and Girls Youth Camp is offered for children ages ten to
sixteen, and it is held every summer at the beautiful San Bernandino
mountains in California. The program strives for an environment that
balances the spiritual activities and practices as taught by our guru,
Paramahansa Yogananda, with the outdoor and recreation aspects of the
camp experience.
Sunday School Retreat
February 18, 2006
Children ages 3-12 years enjoyed a day of spiritual fellowship and fun
during our Sunday School Retreat. The children made musical instruments
that were used during a Kirtan meditation led by our Teen Group. They
also had some time for games and relays. The program also included the
practice of a skit that was later presented to the rest of the group and
parents. Each group enjoyed designing their own costume for the
presentation. We want to thank our Sunday School teachers, parents,
and Teen Group for their valuable contribution.
Halloween
October, 2005
Our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, wrote: "I am awake in Spirit; but
whenever God commands me to act in His dreamland of creation, I
willingly undertake whatever comedy or tragedy or beautiful part
He wants me to play.... All are sweet; for I feel it is He who is
playing through me during all my scenes on the stage of this
colossal dreamland."
It was in this spirit that our Phoenix Temple celebrated Halloween
this year. It was an evening of fun and fellowship. The program
included a visit from the Fairy Queen with her royalty. Our Fairy
Queen, a representation of Divine Mother, offered her blessings to
everyone present. Among other activities was a costume parade,
games, a visit to the astral world, a puppet show about the story,
"The Mouse who Became a Tiger," and a Haunted House and a skit put
together by our teens.
We would like to thank everyone for helping make of event a successful one!
World Peace Sunday
September, 2005
"...The world cannot become peaceful unless and until you yourself begin
to work toward peace." -Paramahansa Yogananda.
In our efforts to help bring peace and understanding to the world, our
Phoenix Temple held a Peace Sunday. The program included a guided
meditation led by our Minister. There was a lecture focused on the
spiritual principles that come about from world events, and how the
result of these experiences can bring new growth, faith, and trust.
These experiences bring a spirit of hope that begins to manifest and
creates a channel through which the light may come to lead us to emerge
with a new spiritual sight.
Peace flags and other special projects that were put together by our
children were displayed on the Temple grounds. We also enjoyed an
international potluck, and a special program that concluded with the
release of doves as a symbol of peace and freedom.
We would like to thank everyone who volunteered and participated in
this event.
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