“By forgiveness the universe is held together.”
—Paramhansa Yogananda
Ministerial services
Counseling
Challenges are inevitable in life. If you’d like to talk with someone about how to cope with a difficult situation, or need help making a difficult personal change, you may wish to seek the spiritual counsel of an Ananda 
minister. Services are provided at no cost and are confidential. Call (650) 323-3363, x0.
Spiritual Mentoring
The spiritual path is a deeply rewarding journey, though not always an easy one. That’s where mentoring comes in. One of the advantages of community is to be able to learn from the experiences of others, rather than facing challenges alone. A spiritual friend and guide can be an enormous blessing on the path. How the program works.
Prayers
Perhaps you or someone you know is facing an illness or a personal challenge—physical, mental, or spiritual. Please let us know, so we can pray on your behalf. Ananda has more than 600 volunteers around the world who pray for those in need. Testimonials and stories
Fill in an on-line prayer request form, or email us with helpful details about the person in need, including the full name, location, and age, or call us at (650) 323-3363, x-0.
Join a monthly healing prayer circle that meets after Sunday service once a month. Simply call or email us to indicate your interest and you will be contacted about two weeks before each meeting. Healing circles usually last about 45 minutes.
You can also pray for others from your home. There are now approximately 50 people that receive names of people from all over the world who have contacted us requesting prayers for themselves or others. You would receive 1-2 names every 4-6 weeks. We ask that you keep these souls in your private prayer practice for one month. Call or email to be part of this ministry.
“Even great outward hardship cannot touch you, once you have learned to dwell always in the Self within.”
—Paramhansa Yogananda
Weddings and baptisms
One of the most joyful duties of a minister is the opportunity for a wedding or a baptism. These services are available to anyone, whether or not you are an active member of Ananda. These unique and beautiful
ceremonies have been written by Swami Kriyananda, and express the deep spiritual meaning of these profound life events.
“One secret of love is courtesy—which is by no means a mask, but a mark of thoughtfulness and sensitivity. Between two persons who love each other, courtesy, like a delicate waterfall, keeps the mountain pool of their love ever fresh.”
—Swami Kriyananda
Other ministerial support
Memorial services
Hospital visits
House blessings
Phone and email support
New online inspiration weekly for those who may not be able to attend a service at Ananda, or for those who live far away.
