Mother's Kitchen
Next event (Monthly): Sep 27, 2026 8:00am-2:00pm
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 Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If you would like to participate in this seva, please contact Meetali at Deshpande.meetali@gmail.com or Sangeeta at sripadajoshi@yahoo.com.
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
2:00pm - 8:00pm
We will have a silent auction at Amma's birthday program on September 26th. You can either donate items or take home some great bargains from the auction. If you have any questions/suggestions, or if you wish to donate to this auction, please contact mac.vino... 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 ›
Saturday
Sep
26
6:00pm - 9:00pm
We warmly invite you to join us for Amma's 73rd birthday celebration satsang with Swamini on Saturday, September 26th. As per Amma's wish, the theme for this year's birthday celebration is Vishwa Seva Dinam, a Day of Selfless Service. Let us offer Amma the gift she will truly treasure, and let our... 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 ›
Wednesday
Sep
30
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...
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