"To keep company with the Guru is not only to be in his physical presence (as this is sometimes impossible), but mainly means to keep him in our hearts and to be one with him in principle and to attune ourselves with him."

Swami Sri Yukteswar

The Holy Science, p. 60

Dear Jackie,

We are looking forward to another inspiring month in May with a commemorative service for Swami Sri Yukteswar ji on May 10, and a visit by monastics from California.  

On May 3, we are holding a Volunteer Service Day at the Center to spring clean the Center and get it ready for the monastic visit. It will start at 10 am.

We will have an outing with Brother Vidurananda and Brahmachari Preston to the National Mall in Washington DC on Wednesday morning, May 7. We will leave from the Center at 10 am and return by 2 pm. If you are interested in joining us, please send an email to Washington.dc.srf@gmail.com. We will be getting free, time-stamped tickets to go up the Washington Monument and need an accurate count of attending devotees.  

Finally, the monks will lead our Thursday evening service on May 8, starting at 7:30 pm, followed by a reception. All are welcome.

Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Volunteer Service Day

We will host a volunteer service day on May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in order to prepare for the upcoming monastic visit on May 8. All who are interested in participating are welcome to join; the duration of your participation is entirely up to you.

Monastic Visit

Brother Vidurananda and Brahmachari Preston will lead our Thursday evening service on

May 8. There will be a reception with light refreshments immediately afterward to allow an opportunity for fellowship with devotees.

Greenfield Conducted General Retreat

The Greenfield SRF Retreat Center will hold a General Conducted Retreat at the 4H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia, May 9 - 11. For more information regarding registration and the schedule for the weekend, please click here.

Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Service

We will commemorate the birthday of Swami Sri Yukteswar on May 10th at 7:30 p.m. Please bring a flower and a donation in an envelope as symbols of your devotion and loyalty. Extra flowers and envelopes are available on a donation basis in the lobby. This service is primarily intended for those who are SRF students or other devotees who regularly attend the SRF meetings. However, all are welcome who are well enough acquainted with SRF teachings to appreciate the significance of the Guru-disciple relationship and to participate in the service with sincerity and reverence.

Potluck Social

All are warmly invited to join us for this month's potluck social on May 11, immediately after the morning Reading service. Please bring a vegetarian entree, fruit juice, or dessert, if you plan to attend. We will also have a special cake to celebrate Sri Yukteswarji's birthday.

Greenfield Women's Kriyaban Retreat

The Greenfield SRF Retreat Center will hold a Women's Kriyaban Retreat at the 4H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia, May 30 - June 1. Please see the Greenfield website for additional information.

New Text-To-Give (TTG) Option – Donations Using Text

You can now quickly and simply donate to the Washington DC Center of SRF using your mobile phone's texting app. You no longer need to remember to bring cash or checks for donations. Just text a donation amount to our special phone number. Setup is quick and simple, just follow the instructions HERE.

Service Readings This Month

May 4: Vol.2 #18: Sojourn in Freedom - The Astral Universe

May 11: Vol.2 #19: God's Nature in the Mother

May 18: Vol.2 #20: God-Mindedness - Key to Freedom

May 25: Vol.2 #21: The Cosmic Play of Life and Death

Weekly Services

Thursdays

Inspirational Service: 7:30-9:00 pm

Sundays

Bhagavad Gita Study: 8:30 - 9:30 am

Meditation Service: 10:00 - 10:50 am

Reading Service: 11:00 - 12:00

Special Events This Month

Volunteer Service Day

May 3, 10 am - 2 pm

Outing with SRF Monks (must RSVP in advance)

May 7

SRF Monks Lead Inspirational Service

May 8, 7:30 pm

Greenfield General Retreat

May 9 - 11

Swami Sri Yukteswar Birthday Service

May 10, 7:30 pm

4-Hour Meditation

May 24, 10 am - 2 pm

Greenfield Women's Kriyaban Retreat

May 30 - June 1