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' 

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 1st at 10am
WHERE: ZOOM or at The NEW Lotus Center
297 River St. Service Road, Suite 3, Oneonta, NY 13820
 

Homily by Rev. Diana Friedell

“All HallowTide"

Emcee: Ally Sutton-Pyle

Several different religious and cultural traditions all honor departed souls in these 3 days in October & November, We will review the intriguing history, and find commonality between Wicca, the Catholic Church, and Celtic tradition.
 Join us in person or on zoom: 

* 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.

 At this Sunday Service, We are going to make our own unique Day of the Dead altar, from the Mexican tradition.  Please bring  Photos & mementos of your departed loved ones to remember and celebrate their lives, as well as to create a personal connection. Please come at 9:45 or earlier to add your items to our creation.,
   

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

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.

This class will cover the background and key principles of Stoicism and will be presented through the trials of Vice Admiral James Stockdale, a 7 year prisoner of war in Vietnam. Admiral Stockdale credits Stoicism for his ability to endure 7 years of extreme conditions he faced while held captive. The class will provided guided practice exercise in which students will experience application of stoic principles to everyday challenges.

In this class, we will introduce:

• Stoicism’s background and key principles.
• The cardinal virtues.
• Practical experience applying Stoicism to everyday life.

Come Join Story and ISD Oneonta for our fall 2025

Mediumship Development Circle!

Monday Evenings in person at ISD Lotus Center

and on Zoom. 6pm to 7:30 pm.

Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 8

Deepen your spiritual journey through studying and nurturing your innate clairvoyant and clairaudient inner senses of telepathy. Each evening 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. Details of curriculum at button below. . .

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 mediumship development circles. 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.

$15 per session regular tuition; or $12 per session for ISD Members. Register for any of the dates you can attend.

Wednesdays, 6 week Series, with Story Ducey

This Wednesday Group is called an Oracle Group because we will be focusing first, on deep meditation for healing and renewal for ourselves as we attempt to reenter the world together.

Then, we will be seeking guidance, teachings and home work from Spirit together for all of us and our families as we move through this transition. This is experimental work with Spirit. We allow Spirit to direct us and present the teachings they want us to focus on.

We will record the messaging and seek the overall message as confirmed by the majority of the messaging.

The overall goal is to dissolve challenging personal and communal karma while we seek strength and guidance in creating a new chapter for ourselves as individuals and for our world.

Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10:  1pm-3pm. Please Join us- Register for any one or the whole 6 week series for a discount at button below. . .

  Tarot as an Ally in Troubling Times

Two Thursdays
November 20,  & Dec. 4th, 2025 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

In a world that often feels uncertain, heavy, and unjust, it’s easy to lose touch with your inner voice.
This two part workshop, led by Tarot & Human Design Practitioner, as well as folk musician, Anna Kinney invites you to reconnect—with your intuition, your resilience, and your sacred self—through the soulful practice of tarot.

Tarot as an Ally in Troubling Times is a gentle, affirming space where you’ll learn to use tarot as a tool for reflection and healing rather than prediction. You’ll explore the structure and symbolism of the cards, pull your own spread, and uncover the messages waiting for you just beneath the surface. No prior tarot experience is necessary—this is about tuning in, not getting it “right.” For curriculum points, cost, and to register click on the button below.

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!!!

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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