Author: Kathy Black

Our monthly 3-hour meditation service for March will be held this Tuesday, March 5, in the Greenfield barn chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

On Thursday, March 7, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda, and on Saturday, March 9, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar. Both of these services will be held at the 4-H Educational Center, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at approximately 8:00 p m.

Please bring a flower to these services as a symbol of your devotion, and a donation may be given as a symbol of your loyalty to the work of Self-Realization Fellowship.

We are offering a one-day silent retreat for women next Saturday, March 9. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required and you can register on the Greenfield web site; click on the Retreats menu at the top of the page, and then click One Day Retreats to fill out and submit the online reservation form. A downloadable retreat schedule is also available on this page. The suggested cost for the retreat is $50.

Should you find that your plans change after you register for the retreat, please let us know by sending us a message from the Contact page of our website, or by calling the Greenfield retreat line, 540-635-5066.

Please note that registration is open on the web site for our Conducted Weekend Retreat to be held April 26-28 at the 4H Educational Center, as well as for our conducted retreat in September. Details are available on the website

We would like to remind everyone to help contribute to the atmosphere of stillness and devotion by maintaining silence when entering the chapel, as well as at the close of service, prior to leaving the chapel. By doing so, we continue the peace we achieve during meditation, both for ourselves and for those who may wish to stay behind and meditate for a few minutes after the service.

Please note that as we do not have a venue for our services next Sunday, February 25, no services will be held that day. Sunday services will resume on March 3 here at the 4-H Educational Center.                                                                               

Our monthly 3-hour meditation service for March will be held on Tuesday, March 5, in the Greenfield barn chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

On Thursday, March 7, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda, and on Saturday, March 9, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar. Both of these services will be held at the 4-H Educational Center, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at approximately 8:00 p m

Please bring a flower to these services as a symbol of your devotion, and a donation may be given as a symbol of your loyalty to the work of Self-Realization Fellowship.

We will be offering a one-day silent retreat for women on Saturday, March 9. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required and you can register through March 1 on the Greenfield web site; click on the Retreats menu at the top of the page, and then click One Day Retreats to fill out and submit the online reservation form. A downloadable retreat schedule is also available on this page. The suggested cost for the retreat is $50.     

Should you find that your plans change after you register for the retreat, please let us know by sending us a message from the Contact page of our website, or by calling the Greenfield retreat line, 540-635-5066.

For the most up-to-date information about our service dates, times, and locations, please visit the calendar of events page on the Greenfield website. Our Sunday announcements are also available there.

Our monthly Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held this Thursday, February 15, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the barn chapel on the Greenfield grounds. The chapel opens at 7:15.

Please note that we do not have a venue for our Sunday services on February 25, 2024, so no services will be held that day. Sunday services will resume on March 3 here at the 4-H Educational Center.

We will be offering a one-day silent retreat for women on Saturday, March 9. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required and you can register through March 1 on the Greenfield web site; click on the Retreats menu at the top of the page, and then click One Day Retreats to fill out and submit the online reservation form. A downloadable retreat schedule is also available on this page. The suggested cost for the retreat is $50.

Should you find that your plans change after you register for the retreat, please let us know by sending us a message from the Contact page of our website, or by calling the Greenfield retreat line, 540-635-5066.

For more information about Greenfield, please visit our website (srfgreenfield.org).  This site features the Sunday announcements for the week and a calendar of events is also available.  Overall, the site contains much information about the activities provided at Greenfield, including photographs.  If you have any suggestions, please feel free to submit them on the “contact” page on the site.  We hope you enjoy and benefit from the use of our website.

Our monthly 3-hour meditation service for February will be held this Tuesday, February 6, in the Greenfield barn chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

Next Sunday, February 11, we will have a fellowship gathering immediately following the Sunday service, including light refreshments, and everyone is invited to attend.

Our monthly Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held on Thursday, February 15, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the barn chapel on the Greenfield grounds. The chapel opens at 7:15.

Please note that we will not have a venue for our Sunday service on February 25, 2024 and so there will be no service that day.

As a reminder, after a major weather event, please check to find out if we are having service by visiting our web site, srfgreenfield.org, or by contacting Greenfield at 540-635-5062 to hear a notification announcement on the answering machine. In addition to general road and weather conditions, we are also subject to the closing policies of the 4-H Educational Center.

Our monthly 3-hour meditation service for February will be held on Tuesday, February 6, in the Greenfield barn chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

On Sunday, February 11, we will have a fellowship gathering immediately following the Sunday service, including light refreshments, and everyone is invited to attend.

We would like to remind everyone to help contribute to the atmosphere of stillness and devotion by maintaining silence when entering the chapel, as well as at the close of service, prior to leaving the chapel. By doing so, we continue the peace we achieve during meditation.

Our monthly evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held this Thursday, January 18, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the barn chapel on the Greenfield grounds.

For email notices of service cancellations, schedule changes, volunteer opportunities, and other news about Greenfield Retreat, you can subscribe to our information sharing list. To subscribe, visit srfgreenfield.org, click the Contact tab at the top of the page, and submit the subscription form on the Contact page.

For complete information about our service dates, times, and locations, please visit our calendar of events page on the Greenfield website, srfgreenfield.org. Our Sunday announcements are also available on the website.

Please note that the Greenfield grounds will be closed during the day on Tuesday, January 2. The gates will open for the 3 hour meditation to be held that evening.

The 3-hour meditation service will be held in the Greenfield barn chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

This Friday, January 5, we will commemorate the birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda with a service held here at the 4-H Educational Center, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at approximately 8:00 pm. Please bring a flower to this service as a symbol of your devotion, and a donation may be given as a symbol of your loyalty to the work of Self Realization Fellowship. The service will be followed by birthday cake and a period of fellowship.

This Saturday, January 6, we will have a special meditation in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda, beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm, also at the 4-H Educational Center. Please bring a fruit as a devotional offering, and a donation in a white envelope may be offered.

As winter weather approaches, we want to remind you that after a major weather event, please check to find out if we are having service by visiting our web site, www.srfgreenfield.org, or by contacting Greenfield at 540-635-5062 to hear a notification announcement on the answering machine. In addition to general road and weather conditions, we are also subject to the closing policies of the 4-H Educational Center.

Please note that regular Sunday services will be held here at the 4-H Educational Center next Sunday, December 31.

Our monthly 3-hour meditation service for January will be held on Tuesday, January 2, in the Greenfield barn chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

On Friday, January 5, we will commemorate the birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda with a service held here at the 4-H Educational Center, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at approximately 8:00 pm. Please bring a flower to this service as a symbol of your devotion, and a donation may be given as a symbol of your loyalty to the work of Self Realization Fellowship. The service will be followed by birthday cake and a period of fellowship.

On Saturday, January 6, we will have a special meditation in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda, beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm, also at the 4-H Educational Center. Please bring a fruit as a devotional offering, and a donation in a white envelope may be offered.

For email notices of service cancellations, schedule changes, volunteer opportunities, and other news about Greenfield Retreat, you can subscribe to our information sharing list. To subscribe, visit srfgreenfield.org, click the Contact tab at the top of the page, and submit the subscription form on the Contact page.

Our monthly Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held this Thursday, December 21, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the barn chapel on the Greenfield grounds. The chapel opens at 7:15.

Please note that regular Sunday services will be held here at the 4-H Educational Center on Sunday, December 24 and December 31.

Our monthly 3-hour meditation service for January will be held on Tuesday, January 2, in the Greenfield barn chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

On Friday, January 5, we will commemorate the birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda with a service held here at the 4-H Educational Center, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at approximately 8:00 pm. Please bring a flower to this service as a symbol of your devotion, and a donation may be given as a symbol of your loyalty to the work of Self Realization Fellowship. The service will be followed by birthday cake and a period of fellowship.

On Saturday, January 6, we will have a special meditation in honor of Paramahansa Yogananda, beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm, also at the 4-H Educational Center. Please bring a fruit as a devotional offering, and a donation in a white envelope may be offered.

For complete information about our service schedule and locations, please visit the listings on our web site calendar of events page on the Greenfield website, srfgreenfield.org. Our Sunday announcements are also available on the website.

Next Saturday, December 16, we will have our All-Day Christmas Meditation, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, here at the 4-H Educational Center. Please bring a fruit as a devotional offering, and a donation in a white envelope may be offered. Please make note of the following points:

• Please be sure to come early, and be prepared to stay at least until the intermission. No one will be permitted to enter the chapel once the meditation has begun. Arriving early will also give you time to become comfortably settled and calm before the meditation begins.
• You may bring a meditation armrest, if you wish to practice the Aum Meditation Technique during the meditation.
• If you have a cough or cold, you should meditate at home, rather than attend the all-day service. Paramahansa Yogananda insisted on scrupulous observance of this practice when he conducted the Christmas meditation.

For additional guidance on preparing for this service, please see the informational sheet Instructions for Devotees, available on the free literature table.

Our monthly Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held on Thursday, December 21, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the barn chapel on the Greenfield grounds. The chapel opens at 7:15.

For complete information about our service schedule and locations, please visit the listings on our web site calendar of events page on the Greenfield website, srfgreenfield.org.