Hi Friend,
Come gather round people, wherever you roam,
soon you may find ISD is your home! A home for learning, growth, community, and a place to pause from the noise and turbulence in the world. Explore the spiritual nature of life, and your own inner Divine spark, with like-minded friends. See you soon!
May Peace, Love and Light be with you ALL.
Namaste'
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Sunday's Spiritual Service
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WHEN: Sunday, October 19th at 10am
WHERE: ZOOM or at The NEW Lotus Center
297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3, Oneonta, NY 13820
Homily by Rev. JoAnn Wormuth
“Finding Truth"
Emcee: Kimberly Winsor
Join us in person or on zoom:
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* There is limited parking in the front of the building, by I-88 and the elevator. Lots more parking is in the back of the building, where there is a flight of stairs to climb and a hallway leading to our Lotus Center on the second floor.
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This message is for those who feel like they are at a standstill, in a rut perhaps, or not going where they want. We ask, how do you expect to get anywhere with your batteries on empty? Resourcing yourselves each and everyday with life giving choices, investments and sometimes breaks is what we see as holding back so many of you from budging loose and getting into your new space. It’s no one’s job but your own! So what are you waiting for?
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Many of you already know what you should be doing. To offer you two fresh missing pieces of that puzzle may we suggest:
1) Retreat! Retreat! Venture into solitude and step back a little bit into a much needed rest and reset when needed. Allow stillness to flow through your whole being – and see how then magically things can sort themselves out.
2) Knock off the excuses and make the COMMITMENT to do it no matter what. Be relentless in your pursuit of resourcing yourself!!! Don’t let things get in the way or become more important than doing things that BUILD LIFE!
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Memorial Service
OCTOBER 18th at 4pm
Rev. Renee Ranke
March 8, 1967 - August 22, 2025
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There will be a memorial Service at ISD Oneonta, 297 River St. Service Rd, Oneonta, and simulcast on ZOOM, for our dear friend, leader, teacher and ISD Minister for 5 years.
There will be a formal portion, facilitated by ISD Ministers. as well as informal sharing of memories of Renee as part of the ceremony. After the service, there will be a reception with a shared meal. Wings and Meatballs from Pizzaland, will be provided- please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share if it is convenient.
If you have a memory of Renee that you would like to share, please contact Rev. Diana Friedell, and she will add you to the line up of speakers.
To attend via ZOOM, please click on our regular Sunday Service Zoom Link at button below. . .
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SAVE THE DATE!!
All Souls Spirit Fest
WHEN: Sat. Nov. 1st, 9:30 am - 4pm
WHERE: ISD Lotus Center
297 River St., Oneonta, NY
WHAT: Yay for Fairy Hair! Authentic Psychic Readings, check your astrology, get a henna tattoo, check out our vendors, rejuvinate with energy healers, home-made harvest soup, muffins & baked goodies. Schedule ahead for Personal Psychic Readings and energy healings with tried & true practitioners for only $30. Free Workshops!
See complete workshop schedule & register at link below. . .
This fundraiser Benefits ISD Oneonta
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4 Week Series on Thursday Evenings.
Starting October 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join any one class or all 4 for a 10% Discount
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Join us at the INSTITUTE FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, both in person and/or on zoom for four Thursday evenings in October for, an exploration of “THE SETH MATERIAL” with Connie Lull, Intuitive Reader, Healer and Astrologist at ISD, Angel Card Reader, and Auric Field Life Reader with 25 years of metaphysical training. Meet Jane Roberts; author, poet, and gifted trance medium from Elmira, NY who channeled the ancient energy personality called, "SETH" from 1963-1984.
The volume of material from Jane and Seth resulted in 47 separate publications of profound information and wisdom on subjects such as:
The Validity of the Soul
The Nature of Personal Reality
The Way Toward Health
The Nature of Mass Consciousness
Dreams and the Psyche
Throughout the tremendous volumes of wisdom are weaved the basic premises of Seth’s wisdom. To name a few:
You create your own reality. Exactly how you create your own reality. You have immediate and continuous access to the full levels of your Soul and to “All That Is,” and how you use that knowledge and ability to your advantage. Your basic Core Beliefs and World View profoundly influence your life, and how to adjust these if you are not happy with the results.
The point of power is in the present, called the “Moment Point” by Seth.
Each week we will cover some of the material, have a chance to experiment with some of the exercises given by Seth, and to discuss our ideas about the information given. Join us for fun and informative gatherings to explore the “Nature of the Personal Reality” that we all create.
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To see more of what ISD has available click the button below.
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What is the Institute for Spiritual Development?
It's both a metaphysical church and an educational center originally founded 49 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!!!
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Your gift helps to sustain Oneonta's first Metaphysical Church and learning center.
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ISD Oneonta Board of Directors
Jaya Buckland - President
Jo Ann Wormuth- Vice President
Tom Landon-Secretary
Sali Dellysse - Treasurer
Connie Lull-Trustee
Susan Owens -Trustee
Dale Capristo -Trustee
Douglas Lull-Trustee
Chantal Doktor-Trustee
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Our ISD Leadership
Diana Friedell - Pastor, Co-Director
Kimberly Winsor - Co-Director
JoAnn Wormuth- Healing
Program Director
Jaya Buckland - Adult Ed Chair
Ally Sutton-Pyle with Diana Friedell and Kimberly Winsor - Newsletter
Tami Barrows- Tech/Admin Assistant
Amy Gallop- Social Media
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Thank you for being a part of the ISD community!
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