Welcome to ISD, with new sacred space for all, WELCOME HOME.  Please enjoy perusing our upcoming events including our upcoming Sunday Service, SHIFT FAIR, Chantal's Art Opening with an Oracle Circle lead by Rev. Story Ducey, an ISD Library Book of the Month review, and Connie's astrology forecast. We look forward to seeing you soon!

May Peace Be with you and yours!

WHEN: Sunday, April 6th at 10am
WHERE: ZOOM or at The NEW Lotus Center
297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3, Oneonta, NY 13820

~Our new location is handicapped accessible~

There is limited parking in the front of the building which is the side that has the elevator. There is plenty of parking in the back of the building but you need to climb a flight of stairs to the second floor entrance to the Lotus Center.  Or park in the back and walk around to the front main entrance.

Homily by Rev. Renee Ranke

"A Rose by any other name..."

  Emcee: Connie Lull

 Join us in person or on zoom:

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

A FREE EVENT

Love Donations Appreciated

In this very special one-day retreat,  we will gift ourselves with time away from our busy lives to focus on ourselves, and the messages and guidance we are receiving. Through guided meditation, we will relax, let go of our every day lives, and clear any negativity, we may be carrying in our Chakras & Energy system through guided meditation, and practice several techniques to expand & trust intuitive abilities safely in a like-minded group. Good for beginners, just opening & expanding intuitive abilities, as well as advanced. . .

Starting Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm for 6 weeks.

Are you a metaphysical seeker interested in uncovering timeless wisdom?

Join this enlightening 6-week class, taught by Renee Ranke, ISD Minister and Spiritual Counselor, “Beyond Bible Study: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Struggles."  This class is designed for individuals of all levels, from beginners to seasoned mystics, who are looking to find answers to some of today’s most perplexing questions.

Lending Library Featured Book

Reviewed by Carol Callahan:

In The Intuition Workbook: Easy, Step-by-Step Instruction to Achieve Connection with your Spiritual Guidance, Susan Holmes Landon offers a clear and accessible guide to developing one's intuitive abilities. Landon's own journey of learning to trust her internal guidance informs the book's practical approach, making it especially valuable for those who struggle with doubt or uncertainty. She acknowledges that intuition is often equated with psychic ability which can be an uncomfortable term for some, but she reassures readers that intuitive insight is a natural and everyday occurrence. We all experience moments of knowing, whether through gut feelings, impulses, or unexplained certainty. However, as she points out while children remain intune with their inner knowing, adults often lose touch due to the distractions of daily life.

Read further about this article here.

If you would like to read Sue Holmes Landon's book, it is available for ISD members to borrow at the ISD Library in the Lotus Center. Books are loaned for a period of one month and can be renewed one time if there is no hold. 

   New Location! FoxCare Center (1 Foxcare Dr, Oneonta, NY 13820) The SHIFT NY Holistic & Psychic Fair introduces you to top Holistic Practitioners, Psychics, Vendors, and Spiritual Teachers from the Northeast who have tried and true answers to many of your questions. All healers and psychics are pre-screened for authenticity.
   Your $10/day or $15/2 days Advanced Price Admission Fee includes free admission to all  16 mystical workshops on subjects like meeting your guiding angel, past life regression, What's Your Spiritual IQ?, animal communication, connecting with loved ones in spirit, how to do your own 3 card Tarot reading, Interdimensional Channeling, an interactive dance presentation from the Happy Haggs,  and so much more.
We also offer some of the most interesting vendors of spiritual, holistic, & metaphysical items and crafts. Many are handmade items that make wonderful gift ideas. Pre-book at link below with your favorite reader or healer to save your private, confidential appointment!

More info: https://shiftnewyork.com/
Tickets: https://shiftnewyork.com/get-tickets/
Healers & Readers: https://shiftnewyork.com/healers-readers-2025/

One fair-goer stated, “Top notch readings, all different! All enlightening and insightful… the whole event was just so uplifting and fun!” The SHIFT Fair is a proud recipient of a Community Events Grant administered by the Otsego County Government, Find more Info/Advance price tickets & all practitioners/workshops at our website: https://www.shiftnewyork.com

 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

Mysteries revealed, receive evidence of your Spirit helpers! Join the fun!

April 9, 16, 23rd, Wednesdays, from 5:30-6:30 pm Eastern Time, join us for a free Facebook Live event called "Ask Me Anything", hosted by Diana Friedell, Psychic Medium, and Director of this year's SHIFT Fair on April 26 and 27th.

In these free sessions, One of our very talented Mediums will provide an opportunity for anyone who tunes in to get a free 5 minute psychic reading.

Pop on with us at https://www.facebook.com/isdoneonta , Click on "FOLLOW", to get notified when ISD goes LIVE, and ask any life direction question, or a question about a dream you had; or just wait and see what message your spirit guides want to say to you to help you on your life path. You will just write your question in the chat and we will respond LIVE.

    On April 9th, Diana's guest is Connie Lull, our Resident Astrologist, who writes the "Celestial Conversations" Astrology Column for our ISD Newsletter. She will give us a sense of what's ahead in the stars for us.
    On April 16th, Diana's guest is Story Lucile Ducey, a 20 year Medium, ISD Faculty who will help to introduce the upcoming SHIFT Fair.  Story will be offering readings at the SHIFT Fair.
    On April 23rd, Diana welcomes Vicki Snyder Young, a talented medium from Rochester, NY who will be at the SHIFT Fair, April 26 and 27 offering readings on both days.

  Sunday, April 13th, from 12noon to 1:30pm.

Check out our featured artist at the ISD Lotus Center for March & April, Chantal Arcand-Doktor, ISD Board Member and Bookkeeper. Chantal’s paintings were inspired by visions received in Story Ducey’s Intuitive Development circles and encouraged by a mutual artist friend. Chantal’s intriguing work is for sale, and part of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to ISD Oneonta.  Her paintings will be on display until April 20th, and she and Story will do a special presentation about Chantal’s work and its intuitive meaning and spiritual roots.

APRIL CONVERSATIONS

This astrology forecast highlights significant celestial events from April 1-15, 2025.

The first two weeks of April continue the astrological influences from March, with powerful planetary alignments, including multiple rare Kite formations, providing strong energetic support. This period emphasizes personal growth and decision-making amid heightened tensions between opposing ideologies. Neptune's position on the Aries Point signals new beginnings, while Mercury's direct station in Pisces may enhance communication and understanding. The Full Moon in Libra on April 12 encourages balance between self and others, particularly impacting Cardinal signs. Venus, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith's movements highlight themes of love, devotion, and power dynamics, urging reflection on relationships and societal structures.

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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