Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcements for March 30, 2025

Lock-In for Bala Vihar Grades 5th to 8th on Friday, March 28th, 2025 is sold out!

The annual Lock-In for Bala Vihar children in grades 5th to 8th on March 28th is now sold out! We look forward to seeing all registered participants for an unforgettable night of fun, games, and bonding! If you missed it this year, we hope you’ll join us next year.

Sri Rama Navami Celebrations Saturday, Apr. 5

Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya will celebrate Sri Rama Navami on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Please join the puja with friends and family and receive Lord Rama’s grace and blessings. Also participate in the special Arati at noon.

Schedule:

11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon: Sri Rama Astottara and Arati

07:00 PM – 08:00 PM: Sri Rama Raksa Stotra Parayana and Arati

Temple Hours for darshan: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Rama Arcana will be performed on request during temple hours.

For further details click here

Puja Sponsorship: $21 per family. Sponsor online

Spiritual Camp by Vivekji from Chinmaya Mission Niagara for CMH High Schoolers

Vivek ji from Chinmaya Mission Niagara will lead a camp for CMH High School students and in addition to this, Vivek ji will also have Satsanga for CMH adults and CHYKs.

What: CMH High School camp (current 8th to 12th grade students)

When: Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27

Time: 9AM to 5PM

Topic: Loving what you Do — based on Sri Ramana’s Upadesa Sara Verses 01-10

Registration details will be available in the first week of April.

What: Satsanga for CMH Adults & CHYKs

When: Monday, June 23 to Thursday, June 26

Time:7PM to 8:30PM

Topic: From Confusion to Confidence — based on Sri Narada Bhakti Sutras Verses 46 – 50

YEP (Youth Empowerment Program) Batch 8 will be from June 1st to July 19th, 2025

At Chinmaya Mangalam (90 minutes from Dallas, Texas)

Deadline to apply is: April 15th, 2025

Why spend 7 weeks away from home? Empowered, how? Does Vedanta really have answers for… everything!?

If you’re a high schooler, college student, young adult — or a parent wondering what this program really offers — join the upcoming zoom session to learn more.

Date: April 1st

Time: 6 PM PST | 8PM CST | 9 PM EST

Location: Zoom

Register today: bit.ly/yepinfo25

CORD USA Summer Service Visit 2025! Chaperones can APPLY NOW!

We’re excited to announce that applications for CORD USA Summer Service Visits 2025 are now open for Chaperones! To ensure the best experience for everyone involved, please take note of the following important information:

Details of the visit:

Where: CORD Siruvani, India

Dates: July 27, 2025 (Sunday) to August 9, 2025 (Saturday)

Registration Fee: $1500

– $250 non-refundable fee per person for application registration

– $1250 after the application is accepted.

Chaperone Selection: Once the chaperones are selected, the relevant information will be communicated to them.

Full Program Commitment: Chaperones and students must commit to being present for the entire duration of the program. It is not possible to attend only a part of the service visit.

Individual Applications: Each student is required to fill out their own application independently. Applications will be disqualified if submitted by a parent or guardian.

Visa and OCI Requirements: To participate in these Service Visits, you must meet the visa requirements by the regulations of the Government of India or possess an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card.

Accurate Contact Information: Please ensure that you type all email addresses accurately during the application process. We cannot be held responsible for any typos in your application.

Self-Reliance During the Program: Students will be spending two weeks in rural India, away from their families. We require them to be self-reliant and use their own email and cell phones for preparatory meetings and communication.

Email Acknowledgment: Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email acknowledgment. Further information and updates will be communicated via email. Please remember to check your spam folder as well.

Recommendation Letter: As a chaperone, we require a recommendation from your Chinmaya Mission Center coordinator. As a student participant, we require a recommendation letter from your current Bala Vihar teacher. An email will be automatically sent to her/him once you apply.

Payment and Visit Details: Detailed payment and visit information can be found in the FAQ document. It is essential to download, read, and accept the terms and conditions before applying. Applications are evaluated by a National team and their decisions are final.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to receiving your applications and sharing this meaningful service experience with you!

Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2025/

All the best!

Subha Varma Pathial

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