About this Event
THANKSGIVING KIRTAN & VEGETARIAN POTLUCK
Give Thanks Through Music, Mantra & Community!
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of Thanksgiving Kirtan, Mantra Meditation, and vegetarian potluck with Spirit Soul And Friends®
Come celebrate gratitude, peace, and loving fellowship through the joyful sounds of sacred mantra music. Whether you're new to kirtan or have been chanting for years, you are warmly welcome to join us for this special gathering in San Diego.
EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF KIRTAN
Kirtan is a beautiful, meditative practice of call-and-response chanting accompanied by live music. No musical experience is necessary—just bring your open heart and enjoy the uplifting vibrations of sacred mantras!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Joyful group chanting and mantra meditation
Live devotional music with Patita Pavana and James Long
A welcoming, family-friendly community gathering
A Thanksgiving vegetarian potluck featuring favorite holiday dishes and desserts
An opportunity to share food, friendship, gratitude, and peaceful vibrations
PLEASE JOIN OUR THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
We encourage everyone to bring and share a favorite Thanksgiving dish or dessert. Homemade specialties, traditional holiday favorites, and delicious plant-based creations are all welcome!
To honor our vegetarian gathering, please prepare your contribution without meat, eggs, or alcohol
Sharing food is a beautiful way to express gratitude and strengthen our sense of community. Bring a dish to share, if you can, and come ready to enjoy the delicious variety everyone brings!
Saturday, November 14, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION:
First Unitarian Universalist Church Of San Diego
THE COMMON ROOM is located near the public restrooms as you enter through the gate from the ACE parking lot area.
GPS ADDRESS:
298 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
(FREE PARKING: Park in lot and walk through gate onto church grounds)
Hosted by Spirit Soul And Friends®
Patita Pavana dasi and James Long
DONATION-BASED EVENT
This gathering is offered on a donation basis. Contributions are gratefully appreciated and help support our community outreach and the sharing of kirtan and mantra meditation.
ALL ARE WELCOME
You don't need to be a musician, know the mantras, or have any previous meditation experience. Come as you are, participate at your own comfort level, and enjoy an afternoon of sacred sound, delicious food, and loving fellowship.
Let's fill this Thanksgiving gathering with gratitude, joyful chanting, generous hearts, and the spirit of community!
We look forward to chanting and sharing with you!
Suggested Donation: By heart's desire
Spots are limited. Please RSVP here or Message/WhatsApp: 951-454-6983 (Tracy)
We look forward to sharing music, friendship, and a peaceful afternoon with you.
Peaceful Individuals Create a Peaceful Society
@spiritsoulandfriends
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First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Hillcrest, 298 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, United States
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