ISD Newsletter 09/26/24

Author: ISD Oneonta  Published On: Sep-26-2024

ISD NEWS

September 26th, 2024

Hi !

 

Welcome to the Institute for Spiritual Development! Here's what's happening.

Our Next Spiritual Service

WHEN: Sunday, October 6th at 10am
WHERE: The Lotus Center aka Tom Landon's House
124 County Hwy 58, Oneonta, NY 13820
Homilist: Ally Sutton-Pyle with
“A little Light on the principles of the Institute for Spiritual Development"

Using illustrations from her own life, Ally reflects on how to use ISD principles as a guide for living.
Emcee: Rev. Renee Ranke
 Join us in person or on zoom: 

Special Congregational Meeting

ISD Oneonta is excited to introduce 297 River St as our proposed new home! Listening to our members desires, and to our Board Members & Directors counsel has led us to keeping a watchful eye out for just that right place, and we think we have found it! We would like to share our vision with you. You'll find several photos below which model the space and its possibilities for us. Further below you can read about how we plan to make this work financially (with regard to our budget). We will be hosting a Special Convention on October 6 right after church (usually 11:45 am) via zoom and in person, to introduce this new space and the details of how we will make it happen, how it will be used etc. We ask you as ISDO Members to come and vote on this important step for our future. It is our goal to create full transparency around this so that you can come with your best questions all ready formed! (Zoom link will be the same as church service on that day).

For more information visit the button below.

 ISD Sacred Counsel Corner...

 

Wisdom for this week reminds us that laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. It breaks up stagnant energy and helps us relax, and who doesn't need that nowadays!?   There is a reason that Native American cultures have included humor in their Good Medicine teachings, it gets us right back to the heart of joyful living!

~a thank you to Nature's Whispers Oracle Cards and Angela Hartfield and Josephine Wall.

 

With great sadness, we want to let you know of the sudden passing of Judy Lynn Simmons’ husband, Bruce Simmons on September 23, 2024, in Syracuse, NY, at the age of 78. Her ISD Family surrounds Judy and her family with love, light and support through this terrible time. View the obituary, calling hours and funeral information here:

Thursday Mornings from 10am - 11:30am

Saturday, September 28th from 10am-1pm

Thursday, October 3rd 5:30pm - 7pm

Thursday, October 6th 5:30pm - 7pm

To see more of what ISD has available click the button below.

ASTROLOGY FORECAST
(September 22 - 30)

The SUN moves into Libra on 9/22 at 7:45 am EST. This is also the Autumnal Earth Equinox. There is much that is very positive on this Equinox.

As you might remember, the Kite Formation that I have spoken of is a major feature on 9/22. The outer planets are still in the minor grand trine aspect at the top of the Kite with the apex NEPTUNE in Pisces sextile PLUTO in Capricorn, and URANUS and the MOON sextile in Taurus. The Grand Trine holds between URANUS, PLUTO, and the SUN at the bottom, or tail of the Kite in Libra.

To add to the positive energy, there is a super stellium of planets, asteroids, and points in Libra. They include:

SUN, SOUTH NODE, LILITH, JUNO, EROS, and VENUS. 

VENUS is Libra's ruling planet, so this is obviously a great placement. Venus adds beauty and grace to balance, justice, and fairness.

The South Node of the Moon indicates our innate talents as well as our habitual soul patterns. 

All of the remaining asteroids and points are representative of male/female relationships and the balance between them. 

This is auspicious in its potential for advancement. We have all of the members of this stellium fanned out on either side of the Sun as the tail of that wonderful Kite formation. Pisces and Libra are wonderful signs to help us along in the age - old attempt to find balance between the female and male.

This is not likely to be instantaneous for most of us. The balance that we are attempting is both internal and external. We can all choose for ourselves, but have limited ability to influence others, so patience is useful. It is not unreasonable to hope for a beginning of a significant shift in the habitual patterns of all humanity. 

This Kite formation that has been our heavenly partner throughout September is rare beyond measure. Normally, such aspects are much shorter in duration. As I  stated before, the fact that the corners are occupied by slow moving outer planets explains the duration of this amazing assistance. That it has been in full efficacy on the cusp of a new harvest season speaks of potential almost beyond imagination! Expect great things.

Autumn is a season of harvest and celebration. It is a favorite of many. The Sun in Libra assists with balance, refinement, justice, and beauty.

VENUS stays in Libra for the Equinox, but then moves into Scorpio later in the day on 9/22, staying through 10/17. This is a very strong placement. VENUS is passionate and sensual in Scorpio. Feelings and expressions are not usually neutral. They are likely to be powerful, so much so that jealousy may be an unfortunate result. There might be wisdom in temperance during this placement to get the best from these energies. 

I will remind you to look for VENUS in our western sky at dusk. She will be lower on the horizon now, and will gradually climb higher into the sky during the evening as we progress throughout the Fall season . By early Winter she will remain in the sky throughout the night. VENUS is one of the most beautiful beacons in our sky. Allow our sister planet to inspire your days this Fall.

MERCURY  moves into Libra on 9/26 until 10/13.
Mercury represents our mental capabilities and how well we express them. Libra is a good placement. The written and spoken word is more likely to be balanced and fair. Listening and negotiating are more favored while Mercury transits Libra.

I believe that September will prove to be a memorable month by the time it has concluded. Never before have I seen anything like the rare, very beneficial Kite Formation lasting this long. It will have been a tremendous gift to us all. May it help you find your Godspeed!

Prayer Warriors

Just a reminder that we are continuing our Prayer Warriors group, every day at 5pm ET we pause to pray and send our healing energies where they are most needed right now. We will pause for about 10 minutes and meditate and pray with the intention of sending healing energy to all. You do not have to be present each day to be part of the prayer/healing team.
If you would like to be part of the Prayer Warriors, or have a request for healing please email our Healing Program director, JoAnn Wormuth at joannwormuth@gmail.com and she will add you to the team, and/or the prayer list.

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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.

 

ISD Oneonta Board of Directors
Kimberly Winsor - President
Jo Ann Wormuth- Vice President
Tom Landon-Secretary
Sali Dellysse - Treasurer
Connie Lull-Trustee
Susan Owens -Trustee
Sherry Barton-Trustee
Jaya Buckland-Trustee
Chantal Doktor-Trustee
Diana Friedell ex-officio
Story Ducey ex-officio

 

Our ISD Leadership
Diana Friedell - Pastor, Co-Director
Story Lucile Ducey, Co-Director
Ministry Training Program
JoAnn Wormuth – Healing Program Director
Jaya Buckland - Adult Ed Chair
Ally Sutton-Pyle with Diana Friedell and Kimberly Winsor - Newsletter
 Tami Barrows- Tech/Administrative Assistant
Amy Gallop- Social Media

 

 

Thank you for being a part of the ISD community,

Co-Directors: Pastor Rev. Diana Fridell and Rev. Story Lucile Ducey

Kimberly Winsor: President at ISD Oneonta.

Get in touch

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

isdoneonta@gmail.com

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