Announcement
COVID-19 Update
Due to CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) Pandemic, all regular activities of Gurudwara Sahib are suspended until further notice!
We are conducting Virtual Naam Simran sessions every Sunday.
Supporting Jacksonville Homeless communities with our "Share a Meal" program.
Donations to cover Gurudwara Expenses can be made by clicking 'DONATE' button on the top of this page or "Facebook Fundariser" page.
Featured Event(s)
550th Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev ji
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Program: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 at 6 PM – 7 PM
Melodius Kirtan by Baba Ajit Singh ji followed by Guru Ka Langar, fireworks and other fun activities
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Program: Sunday, Nov 17, 2019 at 11 AM – 1 PM
Program by Sangat and Kirtan by Baba Ajit Singh ji followed by Guru Ka Langar
Recent Event
ONE HUMANITY ONE GOD
EVENT TO COMMEMORATE 550th Birthday of FOUNDER of SIKHISM GURU NANAK DEV ji With “ONENESS”
About Us
Sikh Society of North East Florida (SSNEF) is a forum for Sikhs and followers of Sikh faith residing in North East Florida and South Georgia to pursue and achieve the objectives
of the Faith, Education, Culture, Humanity, Universal brotherhood and well being.
SSNEF is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Tax Exempt Non-Profitable Organization, Tax ID# or EIN is 51-0667425.
Background
Sociologically speaking ours is a typical case of ideation, action and realization that have sequentially followed by the grace of Waheguru. It was in 2004, the Sikh devout families in the town expressed an earnest desire to pray and sing Gurbani. The idea got caught up and within no time the “Kirtan Darbar” came to existence by word of mouth and where in Non-Sikhs with respect to Sikh traditions too joined enthusiastically. Kirtan Darbar became the medium to thank Lord for the mercy and grace. Waheguru was so gracious that we were bestowed with sacred opportunity to dedicate the Gurudwara Sahib to Jacksonville, Florida on September 1st 2013, the same date when Sri Guru Granth Sahib was installed in the Holy Golden Temple 409 years ago.
Beliefs
ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
Ek oankaar ‐ One Universal Creator God
Sat naam ‐ TheName Is Truth
Karata purakh‐ CreativeBeingPersonified
Nirabho ‐NoFear
Niravair‐ No Hatred
Akal moorath ‐ Image of the Undying
Ajooni ‐ Beyond Birth
Saibhang ‐ Self‐Existent
Gur prasad ‐ By Guru's Grace.
"There is only one God
Whose name is truth
The Creator
Without fear,
Without hate
A timeless being
Beyond birth and death
Self-illuminated
Revealed only by the Guru’s
grace."
- Mool Mantra Japji
Our Mission and Vision
- To practice, promote and propagate the religious teachings of Sikh faith.
- To conduct Cultural, Educational, and other noteworthy Humanitarian works.
- To support charitable causes in the spirit of Sikh Teachings and Beliefs.
- To try to preserve Sikh Culture and Heritage.
- To establish and maintain Gurdwara Sahib in Jacksonville, Florida.
- To propagate the message of Gurbani and its philosophy to foster the understanding of humanitarian values.
Services
Jax Gurudwara opens every morning for Prakash and Japji Sahib (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM), every evening for Rehraas Sahib and Sukhasan (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM). On special days such as Vaisakhi, Diwali and Gurpurab, additional programs are scheduled. We currently offer the following services:
Sponsor Sunday Diwan
Every Sunday, Gurbani Kirtan or Sukhmani Sahib path can be sponsored upon request. Please contact us for more information.
PROGRAM:
10:00 AM - Breakfast
10:45 AM - Path Sri Japji Sahib / Sukhmani Sahib
11:00 AM - Kirtan by sangat / Sukhmani Sahib
11:30 AM - Kirtan & Discourse by Baba Ajit Singh Ajad ji
12:30 PM - Ardaas & Hukumnama
12:45 PM - Guru ka Langar
Wednesday Diwan
Wednesday Diwan is scheduled as follows:
PROGRAM:
6:00 PM - Path Rehraas Sahib ji
6:15 PM - Path Sri Sukhmani Sahib ji
7:45 PM - Ardaas & Hukumnama
8:00 PM - Guru ka Langar
Sponsor Akhand Path
Akhand path can be performed by Baba Ajit Singh Ajad ji with service of volunteers. Please contact for more details.
Sponsor Sehaj Path
Sehaj path can be performed by Baba Ajit Singh Ajad ji with service of volunteers. Please contact for more details.
Anand Karaj
Gurudwara Sahib has been performing Anand Karaj (wedding ceremony). Please contact for more information and to reserve the day in advance.
Ardaas for any occasion
You may request for Ardaas for birthday, wedding annivarsary, health, education, house warming, etc.
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One Humanity One God
Guru Nanak Dev ji's 550th Birthday
Pritpal and Mrs Amrit Singh
Thank you for the wonderfully planned
and executed ONENESS program!
It was very uplifting and blissful! We were
so fortunate to receive God’s blessings!
My wife and I enjoyed it very much and we
congratulate you for a job well done!
Waheguruji Bless You All!
One Humanity One God
Guru Nanak Dev ji's 550th Birthday
Tammy L. Hodo, PhD
WBE/MBE/DBE
Thank you so much. It was my pleasure to learn more about the Sikh customs and religion.
My husband and I enjoyed ourselves.
One Humanity One God
Guru Nanak Dev ji's 550th Birthday
Bill Hoff
Riverside Presbyterian Church
It was a great pleasure and privilege to be with you and your congregation on Sunday for the celebration of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Your kindness and hospitality were sincerely appreciated. I was very impressed by the spirit of your congregation, it being my first experience of worship in the Sikh tradition. I loved the music and the children’s singing, I was moved by the emphasis in worship on the unity of all things and all people in the sight of our Creator.
I look forward to seeing you and working with you again as we work for peace and unity in our Jacksonville community.
One Humanity One God
Guru Nanak Dev ji's 550th Birthday
Emma Amos
Interfaith Center of Northeast Florida
Thank you so much for allowing the Interfaith Center of Northeast Florida to participate in your birthday celebrations for Guru Nanak Dev ji.
It was a lovely evening
We wish to thank everyone at the Sikh Society for making Sunday night’s visit with your congregation and to experience your culture, tradition and faith, so enjoyable. From the very first moment we arrived we were so warmly greeted and welcomed by volunteers. The opportunity to sit in the worship hall and experience the service, take in the smell the color and beauty, and listen to thoughtful prayers and readings from interfaith clergy was touching. The children were a delight to watch performing and the delicious meal following the event was a perfect ending to such a well-planned and informative evening.
OUR PRESENSE IN SOCIETY
Turban day
University of North Florida
We were honored and delighted to tie Sikh turbans to hundreds of University of North Florida Students and staff members.
Educating the police staff on Sikhism and Sikh Turban
Sheriff's office, Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville has a diverse population. It was a pleasure educating the entire staff about who we are and tying turbans!
100th Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service
Congregation Ahavath Chesed (The Temple), San Jose, Jacksonville, FL
"Despite our differences, we share many of the same values and beliefs."
"This service reminds us to treat one another with kindness ... to be grateful for all that we have ... and to approach each other with compassion."
Our Team
All the Sikh Sangat of our Gurudwara comprises our team and they contribute to Gurudwara with their seva in various ways in solidarity. However, here is the list of our current Executive committee members and Granthi (priest).
Baba Ajit Singh Ajad
Priest (Granthi)
Kulwant Singh Bal
Chairperson
Jagmohan Chadha
President
Sukhbir Singh
Secretary
Reena Chadha
Treasurer
Yuvraj Gill
Vice President
Amandeep Gill
Langar CoordinatorContact Us
Address
6019 E Morrow St, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USAPhone Number
904-844-3303
Secretary@JaxGurudwara.org
