Hi Friend,

Welcome to ISD, with sacred space for all, WELCOME HOME!  Join us at Summer School as we expand intuitive and mediumship abilities in our Development Circles.  May you enjoy your summer meanderings, and may your path cross with ours at some of these intriguing classes and events. 

May Peace, Love and Light be with you ALL. 

WHEN: Sunday, July 20th at 10am
WHERE: ZOOM or at The NEW Lotus Center
297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3, Oneonta, NY 13820

HOMILY: “Finding Peace and Balance in Daily Living”, By JoAnn Wormuth

EMCEE:  Jaya Buckland

Please note that there will NOT be service this Sunday, July 6th due to the holiday.

Update on Rev. Renee Ranke's health:

On June 13th, Renee, one of our ISD Ministers, was admitted to Albany Medical Hospital, because of a chronic cough and having lost her voice.  A tumor was discovered in her lung, and it was diagnosed as small cell cancer, a rare but aggressive form.  It is a big tumor and had metastasized to her brain.  She is undergoing chemo at the Albany hospital, under good care.  She is having difficulty breathing and is on oxygen.  They hope that the chemo will help her breathing, and that they can transfer her to hospice in Rome, NY, Renee's home town. Prayers, energy healing, Cards & texts with short messages are appreciated and brighten her day. If you want to send a card (not flowers) send it to Albany Medical Center, 247 Scotland Ave.  She is feeling the love from ISD friends.  Please, if you feel you want to visit, we have a schedule of visitors, so as not to overwhelm or exhaust her- Please call or text me, Rev. Diana or Rev. Story Lucile Ducey, or Elke Saal to see what day would be good to go, and we can put you on the schedule.  Please reach out with questions or concerns.

In Peace,

Rev. Diana Friedell, Pastor/Co-Director

607-287-7495

Here You Are
Past loves, past dreams, past joys and past sorrows
All building blocks
All steppingstones
Who we were is what has led us to who we are now
Plans that we so carefully laid, may have changed
Dreams that we envisioned may no longer seem important
Prayers that we whispered may have been answered differently than expected
But know that we are each exactly where we belong
Exactly where our souls have led us
Those building blocks have constructed what you need
Those steppingstones have paved your path to becoming who you truly are
And here you are
That beautiful, wonderful, Divine you that IS in this moment
Let us give thanks to the footprints of the past, the magical mists of tomorrow and together let us embrace the firmness of who we each are Today

These ‘Metaphysical Summer School’ Circles

are hosted outdoors in a beautiful garden.

Explore and develop your innate Psychic and Mediumistic Senses, facilitated by Story Lucile Ducey, 25 year Psychic Medium.

Gain confidence through practice.

Gather evidence of your higher refined consciousness. You too can and do communicate with Spirits who love you. 

The ancients called these the senses of the Soul or the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 

Please bring a pen, a note book, a pendulum— and a brunch snack to share.

If we are blessed with rain we will meet indoors.

Deepen your spiritual journey through studying and nurturing your innate clairvoyant and clairaudient inner senses of telepathy. Each morning class is comprised of three parts: an in-depth discussion of an aspect of telepathy, then a demonstration of an intuitive exercise, and the time to practice these exercises for yourselves as sitter or reader or both.

Partake in group discussion, meditations and creative imagination exercises. Sharpen your inner hearing and inner vision. Strengthen your more refined senses of inner feeling and immediate knowing. Practice being a sitter or a reader. Learn how to take notes. Or draw a picture of the spirit message. Learn how to establish the purpose of contact and bring forth an accurate message from Spirit communication.

These inner or psychic senses are so natural and innate we unconsciously use them everyday. Why not learn to use them consciously~~with intention!Join our fun experiential Friday morning Mediumship Summer School classes. Explore ‘everything you wanted to know about Mediumship; but were afraid to ask…’ in a fun and supportive way with others. Take turns being a sitter or a reader.

Learn to use this ancient Japanese technique for clearing blockages in life force energy - reduce chronic pain, illness, & stress for yourself and others, create more balance, wellness & good health. Increase your power & effectiveness as a healer thru JoAnn's Attunements & practice healing with the techniques, under JoAnn's excellent tutelage.

Fire Ceremony, Delicious food, lovely company, and shooting stars under a starry summer canopy.

Oh My! Join us for a FREE magical Summer evening at Darling Hill Farms, starting with a Vedic Fire Ceremony to amplify your intentions and prayers, followed by a lovely potluck dinner with like-minded friends and our host Story Lucile Ducey, followed by a talk and Star Gazing with our in house astrologer & Faculty, Connie Lull.

5:00 pm Vedic Fire Ceremony with Yogi Tapash
6:00 pm Soulful Potluck Dinner
9:00 pm After Dusk Star Gazing

FREE

In this fascinating workshop, Christine Selleck, a spiritual artist, and Teacher of Spacial Exhibit Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, leads us in creating our own Spiritual Pocket Altar. A Spiritual Pocket altar, also known as a portable shrine or travel altar, is a miniature altar designed to be carried and used for prayer, meditation, or spiritual practice.  Tuition: $46; ISD Members $37

Are you ready to help others, and yourself, clear the old energies holding you back and step into a bolder, brighter life? Learn to clear and rewrite your Akashic Records and Super Subconscious in Heather Norell's life-changing course designed for those with a deep interest in healing energy arts. Heather trained with Adrian Lee Energy.

Transform your own and others’ lives, by learning the importance of your Akashic records and how they influence every part of your life, right back to the beginning of your soul’s journey.

"SINGING BOWLS: MAGIC or MEDICINE?"
How Tibetan Singing Bowls are used for healing and relaxation
 
Indigenous Australians used Sound therapy 40,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians perfected it. Every cell and organ vibrates.  The whole universe vibrates! Come join Ken Langlieb, Psychologist, Musician/ Composer, and massage therapist, for an exciting journey discovering the healing powers of vibration. Be amazed how this natural alternative therapy works. Now Medical science has scientifically demonstrated the Bowl's benefit in treating; stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, blood pressure, blood circulation, cholesterol, enhances breathing and accelerates healing.  
 
Relaxation activates the Vagus nerve which turns on the parasympathetic nervous system AKA THE relaxation response. Next smooth muscle tissues dilate blood vessels, reduces muscle tension, reduces fatigue, improves vital organ function, clears the mind and opens the heart. Think "Anything that stress makes worse....relaxation makes better."

What is the Institute for Spiritual Development?

It's both a metaphysical church and an educational center originally founded 47 yrs ago in Sparta, NJ. With the belief that all paths lead us Home, ISD is dedicated to helping each spirit walk their path with courage and joy.

The Oneonta NY chapter of ISD was Lovingly created by Rev. Diana Friedell & her sister Rev. Sue Landon. We are now led by a powerful leadership team, and executive board.
 
Welcome Home!!!

Your gift helps to sustain Oneonta's first Metaphysical Church and learning center.

Thank you for being a part of the ISD community!

Get in touch

Rev. Diana Friedell, Pastor, 607-433-2089

297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3

ISD Lotus Center Landline: (607) 353-7001‬

isdoneonta@gmail.com

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