The Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati - March 3, 2024
Shivaratri: The Radiance Within the Darkness
Celebrating the Hindu festival of Shivaratri (the Night of Shiva), as we contemplate Shiva, the "Auspicious One", who shines beyond the limitations of human thought, structure, and prejudice, inviting us to search for the Divine in the darkness of the unknown. Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati is a sannyasi (monk), pujari (priest), writer, and teacher living and serving at Kali Mandir in Laguna Beach. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati is our 2023-2024 Honored Guest Teacher. Each church year, we have selected one special teacher who helps to widen our multireligious embrace and/or deeepen our commitments to anti-racism/anti-oppressionn to lead worship. We are thrilled to have "Swami B" with us this year. Order of Service available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RVA05xCT1CioNY0i4N8CBbP4b1Dfq5puqVAef30s_h0/edit?usp=sharing
From Monthly: "Transformation"
Our Soul Matters theme invites us to consider Transformation in our world, our communities, and our lives. How will we be renewed in this moment? How will we be changed by this hour? How will we be transformed through this gathering of beloved community? Come, you longing, thirsty souls!… ~ Arlen Goff, Thresholds