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Chinmaya Swaranjali Choir sign up by 10/11/2026

Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
Exclusively for our sponsors & a yearly signup is required to participate.

Hari OM!

Language classes, Vedic chanting, Swaranjali (Chinmaya Choir) and volunteering programs are all open only to our current annual sponsors.

Chinmaya Swaranjali Portland – the musical wing of CMP is open to singers and musicians, of *all ages*. No prior experience is needed.

Sign-up closes on Oct 11, 2026, Sunday morning. When registering, please mention any musical instruments you play, if applicable.

This year, we plan to meet after Bala Vihar classes. Re-registration is required even if you were part of Swaranjali last year. Attendance in Bala Vihar is mandatory for students to participate in Swaranjali.

Parent volunteers played a huge part in the success of Swaranjali in the last few years. If you would like to sign up to help with Swaranjali in any way; help with coordination, organization, acoustics, etc, please do mention that in the sign-up options.

If you have questions please reach out via email.

Sincerely in His Service,
CMP Swaranjali team

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    Sponsor Event: Navaratri Puja & Dandiya 10/18/2026 11:30AM

    Date & Time: Oct 18, 2026
    Puja during Assembly and Dandiya after regular classes
    Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
    Sponsor Event, RSVP required to attend

    Hari OM!

    It is time for Navaratri Celebrations at Chinmaya Haridwar!
    PLEASE NOTE: Due to space limitations, this event is exclusively reserved for our annual sponsors.

    “Nava-ratri” literally means “nine nights.” Navaratri is divided into sets of three days to adore different aspects of the supreme goddess. In the first three days, the Mother is invoked as a powerful force called Durga in order to destroy all our impurities, vices, and defects. For the next three days, the Mother is adored as a giver of spiritual wealth, Lakshmi, who is considered to have the power to bestow on her devotees inexhaustible wealth. The final set of three days is spent worshipping the mother as the goddess of wisdom, Saraswati. In order to have all-around success in life, we need the blessings of all three aspects of the divine mother; hence, the worship for nine nights.

    The festival is celebrated in diverse ways across India—from Ramlila in Delhi and Durga Puja in West Bengal to Garba in Gujarat and Bommai Golu, the artistic display of dolls, in South India. At Chinmaya Mission Portland, we embrace these diverse traditions and celebrate the spirit of Navaratri together as a community.

    Chinmaya Mission Portland will be celebrating Navaratri on Sunday, October 18, 2026.  After regular class, we will be doing child-friendly Dandiya Raas.

      PLEASE NOTE: As mentioned above, due to space limitations, this event is exclusively reserved for our annual sponsors. Are you a current sponsor? *

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      Sorry, due to space limitations, this event is open only to our current sponsors.

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      Sponsor Event: Lock-In: Connect, Create & Celebrate Oct 23 5PM to Oct 24 9AM

      What: Lock-In – Stay The Night!
      Who: Grades 8-12 Bala Vihar Students
      Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar”
      3551 NE John Olsen Ave
      Dates: Time: Add to Calendar:
      Oct 23-24 2026 5PM to 9AM 5PM to 9AM PT
      Exclusively to our current Bala Vihar highschoolers

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        Willing to volunteer in planning the activities? *



        Thank you for your interest. This is an extension of our academic year program and is currently available for our annual sponsors’ families. If you would like to participate, please reach out to https://cmportland.org/sponsorship/ for information on signing up as an annual sponsor. We truly appreciate your support and understanding.

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        Sponsor Event: Adopt-A-Roadway Q3 2026 10/24/2026 10 AM

         

        When: Once a quarter
        Location: Report in front of Apna Bazaar at 10 am PT
        Volunteering Opportunity Exclusively For Our Sponsors!
        Signup Required

        Love is not love if it does not serve and sacrifice.
        – Swami Chinmayananda

        Hari OM!

        As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, our team will remove litter from our adopted street—173rd Street from Cornell Rd to Walter Rd—on a quarterly basis. Beaverton City requires volunteers to be at least 12 years old. Volunteers aged 12-17 must print, sign, and bring the waiver form. The link also provides details about the Adopt-A-Roadway program, safety rules, FAQs, and more, which you may choose to review.

        All volunteer work done for Chinmaya Mission Portland and CORDUSA counts toward your total volunteer hours. Volunteering not only enhances your resume but also enables you to give back and positively impact the community. After participating in the event, please ensure you get the initials of our Adopt-A-Roadway coordinator for your volunteer hours.

        We also encourage donations to support the humanitarian activities carried out by Chinmaya Mission Portland through CORDUSA . These include efforts like cooking and feeding at homeless shelters, supporting the Oregon Food Bank, offering free English Language Learner programs, assisting refugees, donating school supplies, and more. Your donations will serve as seed money for these initiatives. Please check with your employer about matching grants to double the impact of your contribution today!



        PLEASE NOTE: No one under 12 years of age is allowed to participate or to be on-site during a clean-up. Late arrival for the event is NOT possible.

          PLEASE NOTE: As mentioned above, All volunteering programs are exclusively reserved for our annual sponsors. Is your family our current sponsor? *

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          Sorry, all group volunteering events are open only to our current sponsors.

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          16th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner – 11/26/2026 5:00PM

          Date & Time: Nov 26, 2026 & 5:00 PM
          Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
          Open to all & Signup is required to participate

          Thanksgiving traditions vary from family to family, reflecting the diversity of our nation. Chinmaya Mission Portland warmly invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving with us—and enjoy our beloved Mr. Chocolate Turkey, a favorite treat for the children!

          While each family may celebrate differently, the heart of Thanksgiving remains the same: expressing gratitude for the many blessings in our lives.

          In today’s fast-paced world, Thanksgiving also offers an opportunity to reconnect with our cherished values and roots within the Chinmaya Mission. We are deeply grateful to Pujya Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, whose guidance shapes our activities and events with an eye toward future generations. Our dedicated Swamins and Brahmacharins continue to nurture the inspiration of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, keeping his vision alive through changing times.

          Simply sign up below and choose a dish from the list – no need to worry about fancy names! We’ll provide an easy recipe and tips on where to find the ingredients. Join us for a Thanksgiving dinner that is meaningful, fun, and stress-free!

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            Thank you for choosing Basil Penne Pasta! You'll receive an email with the recipe and serving details shortly.

            Thank you for choosing Garlic Bruschetta! You'll receive an email with the recipe and serving details shortly.

            Thank you for choosing Broccoli Aglio e Olio! You'll receive an email with the recipe and serving details shortly.

            Thank you for choosing Dessert! You'll receive an email with serving size shortly.

            Thank you for choosing Salad! You'll receive an email with details shortly.

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            Thanksgiving Yagna 2026 with Swami Aparajitanandaji

            Topic for Adults: Train the Mind for Life’s Final Exam, Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8
            Topic for Children: The Power of Positive Thoughts
            Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
            Dates: Sessions:
            Nov 26 2026 Thanksgiving Dinner & Inauguration
            Nov 27-29 2026 Sessions 1 through 6 lunch included
            Free and Open to all

             

            About the topic:

            The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to prepare the mind. Chapter 8 highlights the power of focused thought, devotion, and detachment, showing that the quality of our final consciousness shapes our next journey. By cultivating remembrance of the Divine, disciplined living, and mindfulness throughout life, we train the mind to face the ultimate transition with peace and clarity.

            About the speaker:

            Swami Aparajitananda is renowned for his clear and insightful discourses on Vedanta and Hindu scriptures. Before embracing monastic life, he trained and worked as an Electronics and Communication engineer and served as a lecturer at an engineering college in Bangalore. Following a profound spiritual calling, he underwent intensive Vedanta training at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai, continuing his spiritual journey as a brahmachari before eventually receiving sannyasa deeksha.

            Swamiji is widely appreciated for his engaging English discourses on texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, as well as his writings and contributions to magazines. He currently serves at the Chinmaya Mission center in Chicago and continues to inspire audiences worldwide with practical and profound spiritual teachings.

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            Sponsor Event: Cooking for Homeless Shelter continues

            When: Every Saturday
            Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
            Volunteering Opportunity Exclusively For Our Sponsors!
            Signup Required

            Develop noble and enduring qualities. Watch in others for weaknesses that you should guard against, in yourself. Love all. Serve all. Love creates and lust destroys the peace in the heart of man.
            – Swami Chinmayananda

            Hari OM!

            On Saturdays, we cook for a homeless shelter…

            Since 2013, we have partnered with Transition Projects to support Portland’s most vulnerable residents. Every Saturday, volunteers cook and serve meals at a homeless shelter, providing for around 100-120 residents. Few service projects have such an immediate impact or offer as meaningful and personal an experience as preparing and serving a meal to those in need.

            We invite you to sponsor a Saturday meal for the shelter ($250) through the button below. Your contribution will serve as dedicated seed funding for this essential work. Don’t forget to check with your employer about matching grants—they can double the impact of your donation today!



            Thank you for your kindness & generosity in advance!

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            Sing Bhajans During Assembly!

            Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar“
            Volunteering Opportunity Exclusively For Our Sponsors!
            Signup Required

            Love is the heart of religions, the theme of all classical works of art and literature, the song of all devotees. Scientists know only what love does not what love is.
            – Swami Chinmayananda

            Hari OM!

            Devotional Singing (Bhajans) and Namasmarana (repetition of the Divine name) have often been prescribed by eminent divine personalities and true spiritual leaders as an age-old tool for spiritual, mental, and emotional upliftment. In short, an end result is an act of purification to one’s being and surroundings.

            If you are our Bala vihar participant and you or your child would like to sing Bhajans, here is the perfect opportunity, during our assembly! The bhajan singing slot is from 9:20 to-9:30am. Any devotional song, in any language, can be sung as long as all can sing along. Please prepare bhajan(s) to be sung in an assigned 10 minutes duration. You will need to be in the hall (or login to zoom) by 9:15 am. The lyrics of the bhajan need to reach our AV coordinators by Friday of the preceding week at the latest.

            Please signup below and appreciate your flexibility about the date.

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            Who is a Yajman?

            Hinduism places great importance on rituals, ceremonies, and pujas, where devotees seek blessings through offerings. In traditional practice, a “Yajman” serves as the patron of a puja or yajna, supporting the priest who conducts the ritual. The word “Yajman” comes from the Sanskrit root “Yaj,” meaning worship, and typically refers to the head of a family or community leading the sacrificial ceremony. After the puja, the Yajman offers Dakshina (a donation) to the priest, marking the completion of the ceremony.

            At Chinmaya Mission, we strive to make these sacred rituals accessible to all. At Chinmaya Mission Portland, a different family is honored as the Yajman for each puja. The Yajman begins the ceremony with a “Sankalpa,” a firm, positive resolution or prayer offered to the Lord. They bring offerings such as flowers, fruits, and naivedyam (food offerings), and conclude by making a tax-deductible donation to the mission at the feet of Madhur Krishna, as an expression of gratitude. In return, the Yajman receives blessings and Puja Prasad from the priest, deepening their connection to the divine and inviting wisdom and positive energy.

            Rest assured—our Festival team works closely with the Yajman every step of the way to ensure the experience is meaningful and enjoyable for all.

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            Upload Sponsorship Donation Receipt

            Please note that we are an all-volunteer organization, with our team members balancing daytime jobs to keep our overhead costs at zero. This ensures that 100% of your annual sponsorship goes directly towards maintaining the Chinmaya Haridwar building and its programs. Since tracking annual sponsorships requires considerable time, we would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Closing it quickly will allow our volunteers to continue serving Chinmaya Mission Portland in the best possible way.

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