Category: Announcements

Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held this Tuesday, April 21, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15. Our next Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held on Thursday, April 30, beginning at 7:30 pm. The chapel opens at 7:15.

On Saturday, May 2, everyone is invited to attend a work party on the Greenfield grounds, beginning at 9:00 am with a brief meditation, followed by work activities. The work party concludes with a light lunch served at 12:30 pm, and both indoor and outdoor tasks are available for all levels of skill and physical ability. Please take advantage of this opportunity for service and fellowship by signing up for the work party if you plan to attend so we can prepare the activities in advance. A sign-up sheet is available on the free literature table.

We are offering a conducted weekend retreat led by SRF monastics from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10. Registration is required, and you can sign up on the Greenfield website, srfgreenfield.org. The suggested donation for the conducted weekend retreat is $125.

We are offering a light breakfast and a hot lunch during the retreat on Saturday and Sunday, with two meal options - vegetarian or vegan, gluten-free. The on-line registration form indicates the meal times, the menu, and the suggested donation for the meals. If you would like to have one or more of these meals prepared for you, please make the appropriate selections during registration. Please note that meal reservations close after Friday, May 1. However, you can register to attend the retreat up to the time of the event, and you can also register on-site upon arrival.

Also note that space is limited for both chapel and dining room seating, so if your plans change after you have made a reservation, please let us know as soon as possible from the Contact page of our website so that another devotee may take your spot.

During the retreat, we will commemorate the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar on Sunday, May 10, with a service beginning at 9:00 am and ending at approximately 10:30 am. 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. Although this service occurs during our weekend retreat, registration is not required if you plan to attend only the commemorative service.

You will also find a registration form and information on our website for our September 25- 27 conducted weekend retreat.

Our next Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held this Thursday, April 16, beginning at 7:30 pm. Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held Tuesday, April 21, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

This Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, we will hold a Women’s Work Retreat, offering two days of seva, meditation, fellowship, and fun. You may register for all or part or the two-day event. Space is limited, and we are able to accommodate only those who are able to participate in the work activities. Registration for meals is now closed, but you may continue to sign up for the work activities up to the time of the event. Please see our website to register and indicate which portions of the retreat you plan to attend.

On Saturday, May 2, everyone is invited to attend a work party on the Greenfield grounds, beginning at 9:00 am with a brief meditation, followed by work activities. The work party concludes with a light lunch served at 12:30 pm, and both indoor and outdoor tasks are available for all levels of skill and physical ability. Please take advantage of this opportunity for service and fellowship by signing up for the work party if you plan to attend so we can prepare the activities in advance. A sign-up sheet is available on the free literature table.

We are offering a conducted weekend retreat led by SRF monastics from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10. Registration is required, and you can sign up on the Greenfield website, srfgreenfield.org.

We are offering a light breakfast and a hot lunch during the retreat on Saturday and Sunday, with two meal options - vegetarian or vegan, gluten-free.

The on-line registration form indicates the meal times, the menu, and the suggested donations for the meals. If you would like to have one or more of these meals prepared for you, please make the appropriate selections during registration.

Please note that meal reservations close after Friday, May 1. However, you can register to attend the retreat up to the time of the event, and you can also register on-site upon arrival.

Space is limited for both chapel and dining room seating, so should your plans change after you have made a reservation please let us know as soon as possible so that another devotee may take your spot. You can send us a message from the Contact page of our website, or call the Greenfield retreat line, 540-635-

Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held this Tuesday, April 7, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15. Our next Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held on Thursday, April 16, beginning at 7:30 pm. The chapel opens at 7:15.

This Saturday, April 11, we will be having a work party for those who are able to do relatively heavy and active work, such as lifting and placing garden furniture, and weeding. The morning will start with a brief meditation from 9:00 – 9:15 am, followed by a variety of activities, ending with a light lunch at 12:30 pm.  Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer, or online on our website.

On Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, we will hold a Women’s Work Retreat, offering two days of seva, meditation, fellowship, and fun. You may register for all or part or the two-day event, and meditations will be held in the main chapel. Meals are included and will be served in the chapel dining room. Space is limited, and we are able to accommodate only those who are able to participate in the work activities. Please see our website to register and indicate which portions of the retreat you plan to attend. The deadline to register for meals for the Women’s Work retreat is Saturday April 11. You may continue to register up to the time of the event to participate in work activities.

We are pleased to announce that Greenfield will host a week-long Convocation program on the grounds of Greenfield from August 3 - August 8, 2026. The program will include live-streamed and pre-recorded events from the Convocation in Los Angeles. There will also be meditations led by the Greenfield nuns, with lunch provided each day and opportunities to enjoy the grounds and gardens.

To register and see the schedule, visit our website, srfgreenfield.org and click the Convocation tab. Registration is required, and you may attend all or parts of the week’s program. You can register for the available lunches, but please note that lunch registration closes Friday, July 24. We hope you will be able to attend this week of meditations, classes, kirtans, and spiritual fellowship!

Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15. Our next Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held on Thursday, April 16, beginning at 7:30 pm. The chapel opens at 7:15.

Please join us for our special Easter weekend retreat April 3 – 5, beginning with our Good Friday service at 6:30 pm. Two nuns from Mother Center will be visiting Greenfield and leading portions of the retreat program. Saturday begins with a guided meditation at 9:30 am, followed by a vegan lunch, and concluding with a special showing of Glimpses of a Life Divine. Please note that registration is required for the events on Saturday. Although registration is now closed for Saturday, you may fill out and submit the registration form, and we will contact you if space becomes available.

At 10:00 am on Sunday we will be livestreaming Bro. Chidananda’s sunrise service, followed by a meditation and then a period of fellowship, featuring a hot lunch with gluten-free and vegan options, dessert, and refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend.

If you have already registered for the Easter weekend retreat and are no longer able to attend, 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, so that your place may be offered to another registrant.

On Saturday, April 11, we will be having a work party for those who are able to do relatively heavy and active work, such as lifting and placing garden furniture, and weeding. The morning will start with a brief meditation from 9:00 – 9:15 am, followed by a variety of activities, ending with a light lunch at 12:30 pm.  Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer, or online on our website.

On Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, we will hold a Women’s Work Retreat, offering two days of seva, meditation, fellowship, and fun. You may register for all or part or the two-day event. Space is limited, and we are able to accommodate only those who are able to participate in the work activities. Please see our website to register and indicate which portions of the retreat you plan to attend.

Please note that registration is also open on the web site for both of our Conducted Weekend Retreats to be held May 8-10 and September 25-27. Details and a registration form are available on the website.

Our next Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held this Thursday, March 26, beginning at 7:30 pm. The chapel opens at 7:15. Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

We hope you will be able to join us for our special Easter weekend retreat April 3 – 5, beginning with our Good Friday service at 6:30 pm. Two nuns from Mother Center will be visiting Greenfield and leading portions of the retreat program. Saturday begins with a guided meditation at 9:30 am, followed by a vegan lunch, and concluding with a special showing of Glimpses of a Life Divine.

At 10:00 am on Easter Sunday we will be livestreaming Bro. Chidananda’s sunrise service, followed by a meditation and a period of fellowship. Registration is required for the events on Saturday, April 4, and the deadline to register is this Friday, March 27.  You may register after March 27 and we will contact you if space is available. Further details and a registration form are available on the Easter Retreat page of our website.

Our fellowship event following the Easter Sunday service will feature a hot lunch with gluten-free and vegan options, dessert, and refreshments, and everyone is invited to attend. If you would like to contribute a dish to the menu, please visit the sign-up sheet on the free literature table in the foyer. A volunteer will be available if you have any questions.

On Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, we will hold a Women’s Work Retreat, offering two days of seva, meditation, fellowship, and fun. You may register for all or part or the two-day event. Space is limited, and we are able to accommodate only those who are able to participate in the work activities. Please see our website to register and indicate which portions of the retreat you plan to attend.

Please note that registration is also open on the web site for both of our Conducted Weekend Retreats to be held May 8-10 and September 25-27. Details and a registration form 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.

Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held this Tuesday, March 17, in the main chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

Our next Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held on Thursday, March 26, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the main chapel. The chapel opens at 7:15.

We hope you will be able to join us for our special Easter weekend retreat April 3 – 5, beginning with our Good Friday service at 6:30 pm. Two nuns from Mother Center will be visiting Greenfield and leading portions of the retreat program. Saturday begins with a guided meditation at 9:30 am, followed by a vegan lunch, and concluding with a special showing of a spiritually themed movie, ending at 5:45 pm.

At 10:00 am on Easter Sunday we will be livestreaming Bro. Chidananda’s sunrise service, followed by a meditation and a period of fellowship. Registration is required for the events on Saturday, April 4, and the deadline to register is Friday, March 27.  You may register after March 27 and we will contact you if space is available. Further details and a registration form are available on the Easter Retreat page of our website.

Our fellowship event following the Easter Sunday service will feature a hot lunch with gluten-free and vegan options, dessert, and refreshments, and everyone is invited to attend. If you would like to contribute a dish to the menu, please visit the sign-up sheet on the free literature table in the foyer. A volunteer will be available if you have any questions.

Please note that registration is also open on the web site for both of our Conducted Weekend Retreats to be held May 9-11 and September 26-28 on the  Greenfield grounds. Details are available on the website.

For information about our service dates, times, and locations, please visit our calendar of events page on the Greenfield website, srfgreenfield.org.

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

Tomorrow, Monday, March 9, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar with a service beginning at 7:00 pm and ending at approximately 8:30 pm. Please bring a flower to the 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.

Our next Thursday evening Inspirational and Prayer service will be held this Thursday, March 12, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the main chapel. The chapel opens at 7:15.

Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, in the main chapel, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15.

We will be offering a one-day silent retreat for women on Saturday, March 21. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required and you can register through this Saturday, March14 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.

We hope you will be able to join us in a weekend of honoring Christ with our special Easter Weekend Retreat, April 3 – 5. A nun from Mother Center will be visiting Greenfield and leading portions of the program. Registration is required for the events on Saturday, April 4, and details are available on our website.

Please note that registration is open for our Conducted Weekend Retreats to be held May 8-10 and September 25-27. Details are also available on the website.

For the most up-to-date 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. A 2026 Schedule of Events for Greenfield Retreat is available on the free literature table.

Beginning this month, our bi-weekly Tuesday night 3 hour mediations and our Thursday evening inspirational and prayer services will now be held in our main chapel.

Our next 3-hour meditation service for March will be held in the main chapel this Tuesday, March 3, beginning at 6:30 pm with Energization Exercises and ending at 9:30 pm. The chapel opens at 6:15. Our next Inspirational and Prayer service will be held in the main chapel on Thursday, March 12, beginning at 7:30 pm. The chapel opens at 7:15.

On Saturday, March 7, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda, and on March 9 we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar. Both of these services begin at 7:00 pm and end at approximately 8:30 pm. 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 21. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required and you can register through March14 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.

Please note that registration is open on the web site for our Easter Weekend Retreat on April 3-5, and for our Conducted Weekend Retreats to be held May 8-10 and September 25-27. Details are available on the website.

We are pleased to announce that Greenfield will host a week-long Convocation program on the grounds of Greenfield from August 3 - August 8, 2026. The program will include live-streamed and pre-recorded events from the Convocation in Los Angeles. There will also be meditations led by the Greenfield nuns, with lunch provided each day and opportunities to enjoy the grounds and gardens. To register and see the schedule, visit our website, srfgreenfield.org, click the Convocation tab. Registration is required, and you may attend all or parts of the week’s program. If you would like to register for the available lunches, please note that lunch registration closes Friday, July 24. We hope as many as possible may be able to attend this week of meditations, classes, kirtans, and spiritual fellowship!

Our program at Greenfield will present most but not all of the available Convocation events. If you plan to watch livestreamed Convocation events in your home or on your mobile device, or view the online events at a later time, please note that you must register separately for Convocation on the SRF website.

Should you find that your plans change after you register for any of our retreats and events, 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, so that your place may be offered to another registrant.

Our next Inspirational and Prayer service will be held this Thursday, February 26, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the barn chapel on the Greenfield grounds. The chapel opens at 7:15.

Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 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 Saturday, March 7, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda, and on March 9 we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar. Both of these services begin at 7:00 pm and end at approximately 8:30 pm. 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 21. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required and you can register through March14 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 Easter Weekend Retreat on April 3-5, and for our Conducted Weekend Retreats to be held May 8-10 and September 25-27. Details are available on the website.

A 2026 Schedule of Events for Greenfield Retreat is available on the free literature table.

Immediately following today’s service, we will have a fellowship gathering featuring a hot lunch with gluten-free and vegan options, dessert, and refreshments, and everyone is invited to attend. The gathering will be held in our Fellowship Hall in the lower level.

Our next 3-hour meditation service will be held this Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Our next Inspirational and Prayer service will be held on Thursday, February 26, beginning at 7:30 pm, in the barn chapel on the Greenfield grounds. The chapel opens at 7:15.

On Saturday, March 7, we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda, and on March 9 we will commemorate the mahasamadhi of Swami Sri Yukteswar. Both of these services begin at 7:00 pm and end at approximately 8:30 pm. 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.

A 2026 Schedule of Events for Greenfield Retreat is available on the free literature table. You will also find these event listings on our calendar of events page on the Greenfield website, srfgreenfield.org.