WHEN: Sunday, December 7th 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

"Following Your Yellow Brick Road"

Emcee: Ally Sutton-Pyle

 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.

Angelspeake is a gentle, uplifting guide written by two sisters who—quite unexpectedly—were contacted by angels. Barbara Mark and Trudy Griswold describe how the first messages came while they were quietly writing, and how the words seemed to flow through them rather than from them. Their angels asked them to share this process with others, to help those longing for guidance, comfort, and connection. What began as short, simple phrases gradually expanded into clear, loving conversations as the sisters’ trust deepened—an experience many readers will find both encouraging and familiar.

A central teaching of the book is the distinction between the angels themselves and the “Four Fundamentals,” which are guidelines offered to help anyone develop their own communication practice. The angels are loving, nonjudgmental beings whose purpose is to guide, uplift, and
support us. The Four Fundamentals—Ask, Believe, Let It Happen, and Say Thank You— describe the mindset needed to receive their guidance. The practice is beautifully simple: you quiet your mind, begin writing, and allow the words to come. At first the messages may feel brief or tentative, but as the relationship grows, the writing becomes richer and more detailed.
The authors reassure readers that this evolution is natural and part of building a spiritual partnership.

Throughout the book, the angels explain that no question is too small or too large. They can help with everyday concerns—such as relationships, family issues, or emotional balance—as well as deeper spiritual questions about purpose, healing, and direction. Many church members who are already attuned to angelic presence will appreciate Angelspeake for its warmth, clarity, and practicality. It offers not only an inspiring story of angelic contact but also a simple method anyone can use to open a dialogue with their own angels and bring more peace, guidance, and reassurance into daily life.

Submitted by Carol Callahan

If you would like to read this 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.

Our ISD Gallery is displaying the art work of Yemana Sanders

(Are you )Looking for some Creative Inspiration to begin the New Year 2026?

Then Please Join us on
Saturday January 3rd from 1 to 4

For an Artist Reception & Round Table Talk on Creativity
With Yemana Sanders
Her work celebrates the exploration of Creativity in paint, poetry, ---and the every day play of being human. Come join our Round Table Conversation on Celebrating Creativity. Yemana will share her insights and give us creative challenges for the upcoming New Year. She calls herself “The Rainbow Wallker” , one who connects to Self thru Color, bringing forth the intuitive message of the moment thru painting. Come join our Round Table to be inspired by sharing our creative stories and future dreams. Learn how creative challenges can become paths to being fully present in the moment. As a practicing painter and practicing Buddhist she  weaves the discipline of awareness and color, trying to capture the moment honestly, spontaneously, freely. Practicing creating beauty, of any kind, is a powerful spiritual discipline, a celebration of life, a celebration of wonder.  
Join our discussion exploring creativity as a spiritual discipline, a path to Freedom to be free ---or approach to living. A path of beauty, a path of joy. 

…with music, food , good fellowship and , of course, art to explore! 

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

You are invited to attend tonight's class, #2, even if you were not able to attend class #1.  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.

1. Jan. 10th, 1-4:30 New Year's Retreat- Burn Regrets, vision for 2026 and close w/ a Highest Intenders Circle!   w/Diana & Kimberly; More Coming. . .

2. ISD Oneonta Annual Convention!

WHEN: Sun. January 18, 2026

WHERE: ISD Oneonta & on ZOOM

WHO:  All Members & interested Friends:

Review 2025 accomplishments, approve 2026 operating budget, Goals for 2026

This First Workshop in the Series is Free and you can register below. It is the First Step, which we are repeating from last year before moving on to steps 8-14. With the rest of the series, you can decide to take one or all!  You can take these workshops even if you did not attend last year's steps 1-7. The only pre-requisite is Step 1- the free workshop on Jan 24. See all about this series below.

In light of shifting our fiscal year forward by 4 months, going forward members are now being asked to renew in November of each year, so as to let the Finance Committee create the new budget accordingly.  As we jump in now to this process, with all the the new expenses that come with continuing our non-profit mission and vision in this beautiful physical location, would you consider sharing any abundance in your life by supporting our work with a financial donation or by volunteering your services? It takes a village! 

If you already a Member at ISD, it is now time to

 renew your membership & pledge at this link. . .

If you are considering membership at ISD Oneonta for 2026 & want more information please go to this link. . .

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!!!

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 (messages only)

isdoneonta@gmail.com

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