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Convocation Afterglow

August 7, 2024

“Convocation was the usual—just a week in Heaven!”

That’s how one local devotee, just back from SRF Convocation in California, described her experience there.

Devotees who opted to join Greenfield’s local Convocation events, held this year at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown, also had positive things to say about their experiences.

One long-time devotee described the new venue as “perfect.”  “The building, the dining room, the chapel were great,” he wrote. “It was a precious week.”

Another local devotee shared her experiences at length and with great enthusiasm: “I can’t imagine any place that could have been better. It’s easy to find, easy to access, and had more than adequate parking. The auditorium was comfortable, including the chairs, the space between rows and between chairs… The facility also provides great outdoor access to patio seating and walking, weather permitting. In summary, last week was nothing short of wonderful. All the planning and work leading up to it was evident every day. I LOVED the facility and hope it will be used again.”

A devotee who attended from out of state echoed that enthusiasm: “In my view,” he wrote, “it was the best alternative to going to LA—intimate and surrounded by nature. And NOTHING can beat the nurturing lunch option. I hope you continue with the venue and program in the coming years.”

Scenes from the 2024 Convocation

Of course, no matter how we attended this year’s Convocation—in California, at home in front of our computers, or in Middletown—we’re all still absorbing the sacred content. How wonderful that we can revisit the kirtans, meditations, and classes again and again in the coming weeks and months on the SRF Convocation YouTube channel.