AYUDH Chicago/MACC Food/Supply Drive

A woman holding a donation box
Dec 22, 2023 6:30am to Jan 13, 2024 12:00am (ended)

Amma says that we have a responsibility towards the needy and that it's our duty to provide them with food, care, and the light of knowledge. In that spirit, please support this year's AYUDH Chicago and MACC Food/Supply Drive. Please leave your donated items (packaged and non-perishable and new/like-new for clothing items) next to the altar in the satsang hall (on the left-hand side) by January 13. The donations will be delivered to two shelters in our area: the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry (serving those in need locally) and the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (serving the needy in downtown Chicago). The shelters also accept some essential household items to serve the needy. Here is a list of the most needed items:

- Sugar
- Kidney Beans
- Garbanzo Beans
- Ready to Eat Soup (any kind)
- Canned veggies
- Ground Coffee
- Tea
- Boxed Potatoes (Mashed, AuGratin, Scalloped, etc.)
- Canned Chili
- Jelly
- Apple Juice
- Tomato sauce
- Laundry detergent
- Cake/brownie mix
- Paper Towels
- Tissues
- Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
- Gallon Size Ziploc Bags
- Diapers Size 4, 5, or 6
- Disposable Razors
- Winter jackets (new or like new)
- Socks (new or like new)
- Winter gloves, hats, scarfs (new or like new)

Questions? Email us at ayudhchicago@macenters.org.

Monday
Sep
22
A Multi-Day Event
Navaratri, or the nine nights of Devi, will be observed at MA Center Chicago Monday, Sept. 22nd through Wednesday, Oct. 1st with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. Navaratri is a time of sadhana, of conquering our inner negativities to gain greater will... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
11:00am - 9:00pm
Join us for a special program to honor Amma's 72nd birthday led by Swamina Ambikamrita Prana.  The all-day program will be filled with festivities that include a tree planting, a Guru Paduka Puja  bhajans, chanting, and more. Here's the schedule: 11:00am –5:00PM:  All-day archana (group chanting... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
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
28
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
28
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 ›
Tuesday
Sep
30
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Tuesday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.  "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
30
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 ›
Thursday
Oct
02
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 ›
Saturday
Oct
04
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
Oct
04
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 ›

All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)

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 

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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