Community Seva & Satsang
(Weekly event) Jul 04, 2025 to Jul 25, 2026 (ended)
Community Seva and Satsang
"To receive the opportunity to do Seva (selfless service) and serve the world is a gift from God.” ~Amma
We warmly invite you to join us this Saturday as we lovingly prepare MA Center Chicago for Swamiji's upcoming programs. Lunch will be served to all volunteers, and we'll stay after for our regular weekly satsang, featuring a talk on the significance of Guru Purnima, bhajans, arati, and a freshly prepared vegetarian meal (available for a modest donation). Here's the schedule:
8:30am - 10:30 am: outdoor seva
9:15am: chai and opening prayers
10:30am - 1:00pm: indoor seva in darshan and event halls
1:00pm: lunch for all volunteers
2:00 - 3:30pm: Indoor seva continues
4:00pm: archana
5:00pm: satsang followed by dinner
During satsang, we pray for those in need. To learn how to add someone to the MA Center Chicago prayer list, click here. If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.
Saturday
Sep
19
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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 ›
Sunday
Sep
20
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 ›
Thursday
Sep
24
11:30am - 12:30pm
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
Sep
26
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
Sep
26
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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 ›
Sunday
Sep
27
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
Sep
27
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 ›
Thursday
Oct
01
9:00am - 12:00pm
Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year.
At MA Center Chicago, on the first Thursday of every month, we prepare food in the MA Center Chicago kitchen from 9:00 am to noon and deliver it to an... more ›
Thursday
Oct
01
11:30am - 12:30pm
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
Oct
03
A Multi-Day Event
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) is a spiritual and character-building program that nurtures children and teens ages 4 and up in the values, traditions, and spirit of selfless service inspired by Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma). Join us for a weekend built around connection — with each other, with nature, and... 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