The following schedule of events and services offers a bird's eye view of the weekend seminar program. Some events or services are for ECKANKAR students only, and some events are for guests only. Fuller program details will be found in the program handout offered at the seminar.

Youth attendees will have a seminar program of their own. The invitation to youth offers some background. The youth program sessions will run in parallel with the Saturday and Sunday main program sessions for adults.

Friday Evening Session,
Aug. 7, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
On-Site Registration 5:00–9:00 p.m.

The Friday evening program serves largely as a “liftoff” to the seminar weekend with an informal get-together, an ECKANKAR students meeting, and an introductory event for seminar guests that cover past lives, dreams, Soul Travel, and the roles they play in ECKANKAR.

6:00–7:00 p.m.
"Talk and Connect!" — Stop by this informal get-together for fun and fellowship. We ask that parents or guardians always remain with their youth.

7:00–8:30 p.m.
Guest Event: "Curious About Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel? Learn More About ECKANKAR!" — A meet and greet event for guests only.

7:30–9:00 p.m.
"Serving in the Days of Light and Hope" — Volunteer Meeting (for ECKANKAR students only)

9:15–10:00 p.m. — Friday Evening Sing-along

Saturday Morning Session,
Aug. 8, 9:00–11:45 a.m.
On-Site Registration 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

9:00–9:30 a.m.
Art Gallery Tour — For all attendees

9:15–9:45 a.m.
Student HU Chant (for Eckankar students only)

10:00–11:40 a.m.
ECK Students Meeting (for ECKANKAR students only)

10:30–11:15 a.m.
Guest Event: I’m Glad You Asked—Let’s Talk! This event is for guests to ask questions about the teachings of ECK. The setting will be informal, unstructured, and open. Most importantly, guests will be able to talk openly about spiritual things of personal interest. Discussions in both English and Spanish.

11:45–noon
Slide shows featuring supported expos, fairs, colleges in Texas; campout; Austin ECK Center discovery and purchase

Saturday Afternoon Session,
Aug. 8, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
On-Site Registration through 7:30 p.m.

1:30–3:00 p.m. "Discover the Hidden You " — Featured parallel self-discovery forums for both online (Zoom meeting access) and in-person audiences

3:15–4:45 p.m. ECKANKAR Young Adult Forum — "The Winds of Change: Embracing New Beginnings" – for ECK students only, ages 18–40

3:30–4:30 p.m. Roundtables: Various spiritual themes will be explored in fifteen facilitated "roundtable" discussions. Seven roundtables will serve a general seminar audience, including guests; another will serve Spanish speakers; and seven will serve ECKANKAR High Initiate students.

Saturday Evening Session
Aug. 8, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
On-Site Registration through 7:30 p.m.

An evening of talks, panels, creative arts; a video clip of Sri Doug Kunin, the spiritual leader of ECKANKAR; and a stretch break.  Session includes the first keynote talk by our seminar featured speaker .

9:15–10:00 p.m.
Guest Chat: "Spiritual Freedom: Awakening Your Inner Journey!" Discussions in both English and Spanish.

9:15–11:00 p.m. Dance

Sunday Morning Session,
Aug. 9, 8:00–11:30 a.m.
On-Site Registration 8:00–10:00 a.m.

8:00–8:15 a.m.
HU Chant for All Attendees

8:15–8:50 a.m.
Video of Sri Doug Kunin

8:55–9:45 a.m.
Spiritual Discussions: Eight facilitated circle discussions covering choices of different topics; one circle in Spanish.

8:55–9:55 a.m. ECK Adult Students
Vahana Meeting

10:00–11:30 a.m.
A morning of ECK youth presentations, a “spiritual next-steps” invitation for guests, and creative arts. Session includes the second keynote talk by our seminar featured speaker.

1:00-4:00 p.m.
Open House
Following the seminar, please join us at the Houston ECKANKAR Center Open House, including a luncheon buffet and special musical performances. Please click the above link to see fuller description, including transportation.

Onsite Services Offered

Guest Registration Table. Guests may register in person here.

Spiritual Living Courses. Visit the Spiritual Study Table.

Services for the Deaf will be provided on the left side of the main hall.

Spiritual Services Table: Guests and ECK students may request an ECK Spiritual Aide session. Initiations will be available to ECK students only.

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