Community Seva & Satsang Day!
Mar 14, 2026 9:30am-7:30pm
Community Seva and Satsang Day
"To receive the opportunity to do Seva (selfless service) and serve the world is a gift from God.” ~Amma
Seva Activities
Join us for a deep clean of the Event Hall to prepare for the IAM Weekend Retreat the Sat-Sun, March 21-22nd! We'll be cleaning: windows, mats, floors, bathrooms, and storage rooms. If time permits, we'll also begin deep cleaning the Gym (windows and floors first).
Schedule:
9:30 am – Chai & gathering in Satsang Hall
9:45 am – Opening prayer & team assignments
10:00 am – Deep clean begins ( Event Hall )
1:00 pm – Lunch break ( Satsang Hall )
1:30–3:15 pm – Resume seva at Event Hall, or Gym if Event Hall is complete
Note : If you arrive after 1:30 pm and don't find us in the Event Hall, check the Gym!
Kitchen Help Needed: 2:00–3:30 pm - Potwashers and assistant dishwashers welcome!
Come anytime and jump in — all are welcome!
Satsang
Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang."
Join us Saturdays in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall for a community satsang, which starts with group archana at 4pm, and is typically followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation from 5pm onward. A wholesome vegetarian meal will be available afterward for a modest donation.
If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.
Saturday
Mar
21
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Sunday
Mar
22
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma
Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning (with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana when she is here), starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by... more ›
Sunday
Mar
22
9:00am - 12:00pm
Join this IAM-35 Refresher on Sunday, March 22, 9:00 – 12:00 pm at MA Center Chicago. The Refresher will be held during the final morning of the weekend in-person IAM-35 Course Retreat, where you will join the Retreatants. Long-time IAM instructors Radha Katz and Anand Kane will lead the Refresher... more ›
Sunday
Mar
22
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the MA Center Chicago knit and crochet group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room.
All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›
Monday
Mar
23
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a special Karthika program with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, which will include special chanting and bhajans followed by arati. Karthika is observed monthly in honor of Amma's birth star. We hope to see you here:
Karthika: 6:30PM-8:00PM
- Amma Ashtotaram
- Guru Stotram...
Tuesday
Mar
24
10:00am - 11:00am
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Saturday
Mar
28
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›
Saturday
Mar
28
2:30pm - 3:30pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
Mar
28
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Sri Rama, the anniversary of his marriage to Sita, and his coronation. Sri Rama is said to be the embodiment of dharma, or righteous action, and there is a lesson for us to learn how he faced every trial that arose in his life. Join us for a special Ram Navami... more ›
Sunday
Mar
29
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma
Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning (with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana when she is here), starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by... more ›
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sunday through Friday at 6:00 pm
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed
Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753
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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati
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