Services and Events
The goals underlying all LUV services are increasing our understanding of our inner nature, strengthening the best in ourselves and those around us, and learning to make the whole world our own.
We meet in the living room at the Geller Center, 629 S. Howes Street, Fort Collins. It is located one building in from the corner of Laurel and Howes on the west side of the street. Parking available on the street and along the fence in the back alley (to the west).
Classes are free and open to seekers of all experience levels and beliefs. Donations gratefully accepted.
Weekly Services
Sunday Family Service, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon: This family-style service includes singing, short Sanskrit chants, a short meditation, and a short reading from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna followed by a reading from the Bhagavadgita and a discussion.
Thursday Adult Study and Meditation, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: We begin with a cup of tea and a reading from our current book, The Life of Ramakrishna by Romain Rolland followed by a universal prayer and a guided meditation.
Upcoming Events
- Sunday, 11-27-2011, 11 am - 1 pm, Autumn Spiritual Celebration, held at the Geller Center. Like our ancestors before us, we gather together at the end of the harvest season to offer the fruits of the year to the Divine. We honor harvest rites from around the world in a ceremony celebrating Motherhood, thankfulness and letting go. Potluck lunch and discussion to follow. All are welcome to this free event.
- Sunday, 1-29-2012, 11 am - 1 pm, United Nations Winter Celebration and Potluck, held at Geller Center. Recognizing the common principle of Divine Radiance present in all World Religions, we will read selections from sacred texts from around the globe in a simple educational worship. Potluck lunch and discussion to follow. This event is registered with the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. Website link: WorldInterfaithHarmonyWeek.com
Special LUV Events
Four annual events celebrate the seasonal worship of the Divine in the religions of the world:
- Autumn Celebration in early Fall focuses on the feminine Divine and "cycles of life, letting go."
- Winter Celebration in January focuses on the masculine Divine and "light and guidance."
- Spring Celebration in April focuses on the childlike aspect of Divinity and "peace and joy."
- Summer Celebration in July focuses on the Absolute or One Reality and "the goldenrules."
- Sri Ramakrishna Puja: The celebration of Sri Ramakrishna's birthday will be in February/March annually in the Denver area.
Guest Speakers: From time to time the Institute of Living Universal Values hopes to host swamis, pravrajikas and other interesting speakers.
