ISD Sacred Council: 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? 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.
Memorial Service for Renee Ranke
OCTOBER 18th at 4pm
Rev. Renee Ranke
March 8, 1967 - August 22, 2025
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. Sharing will continue during a reception and refreshments to follow.
ISD Sacred Council Message
There is an age-old wisdom surfacing that illuminates a simple grounded truth of life and of continuation.
There's a beauty in the simple truth of things and we welcome you to embrace that now. There's no benefit in remaining in old, outdated situations any longer. It's time to shake off the old and welcome the new. Accepting the grace of solution and resolution can free us from our suffering.
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