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.
Please enjoy perusing our upcoming events including a FREE Spiritual Retreat with Dale & Karla, plus the mystical artwork Opening Reception for Cynthia Marsh! Also in this newsletter- a Lending Library book review by Carol Callahan, and Connie's last astrology column.
Institute for Spiritual Development ISD NEWS May 15th, 2025 Hi Friend, Welcome to ISD, with sacred space for all, WELCOME HOME! Please enjoy perusing our upcoming events including our next Sunday Service, a history of the modern spiritual movement with Diana, a peaceful retreat with singing bowls, plus Connie's astrology forecast to boot! We […]
Please enjoy perusing our upcoming events including our next Sunday Service, Leiah Bowden's Art Opening, a Mother's Day Tea, a Lending Library book review, plus Connie's astrology forecast to boot! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Join us as Psychic Mediums from the Institute for Spiritual Development & SHIFT Fair Mediums deliver messages & evidence of spirit loved ones for many audience members. Featuring Psychic Mediums Adam Bernstein from Woodstock, NY, Dick Buchanan, from Horseheads, NY, Diana Friedell from Oneonta, NY, & Story Lucile Ducey from Schenevus, NY. This will be a night of light and love, shared in a fun and entertaining way. Saturday night after the SHIFT Fair! At the Institute for Spiritual Development, 297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3 upstairs, Oneonta, NY
Check out our new Book Reviews Section. Frank Joseph's Edgar Cayce's Atlantis and Lemuria: The Lost Civilizations in the Light of Modern Discoveries explores the enduring mysteries of these ancient lands, drawing from historical accounts, Cayce's psychic readings and recent archaeological discoveries.
We are holding our All Member Convention at ISD Oneonta on March 2nd, at 12 noon at the ISD Lotus Center. At this annual meeting, we review our accomplishments from the previous Fiscal year, and make goals for next year. In our Annual Report, we review reports from all of our committees, vote our board members in, and vote on the proposed budget for ISD Oneonta's Fiscal Year 2025. Our Fiscal year is going to change this year- It will run from April 1st, 2025, through December 31st of 2025. In January of 2026 our Fiscal year is switching to January 1st, 2026 to December 31st, 2026 to be in step with our Chartering organization, ISD National.
I think that we all would agree that moving into a new space has been an incredible group effort and joy.
One of the most engaging aspects was the process of taking suggestions and the voting to name the two active practitioner rooms. After gathering names and narrowing it down our membership came up with the perfect choices!
ISD Sacred Counsel Message:
Our message this week is the urgent plea to stop trying so hard! We exhaust ourselves running circles and managing details, picking up messes and trying to make things happen. There is infinite expression of love here waiting for you to call on it, just ask! ~ out loud!~ Call on Archangel Raphael with a prayer for whatever healing intervention you need help with. Take that moment then to stop, let go, back away and rest for a while knowing the universe is working it for you. Pray, ask for help then surrender to the Magic Stream of Life and stand by! We don't have to do everything!
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. . .
If you have a metaphysical or spiritual practice and you are looking for an office of your own, or an office to share with someone, we have a beautiful sublet available now. If your business is in harmony with the principles of ISD Oneonta, please contact a member of the property committee, and lets talk!
