The Institute for Spiritual Development
Oneonta Chapter
A Metaphysical Church and School for Spiritual Development
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"The theological virtue of hope is the patient and trustful willingness to live without closure, without resolution, and still be content and even happy because our Satisfaction is now at another level, and our Source is beyond ourselves."
Richard Rohr
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Please help us keep our doors open by making a donation to ISD Oneonta by clicking below. No amount is too small! If you are a member making a pledge, please mention that in the comments |
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Hey!! It starts tonight!!
Our Fall 2020 Lecture Series,
"Metaphysically Speaking",
kicks off tonight, Thursday October 1st at 5:30 pm, with
'Lotus and Tumbleweeds'
Check out the full series with clickable registration links Here
Tuition for each session:
$15 /$10 ISD Members
Or Register for the whole 8-Part Series:
$120/$80 ISD Members
Special 20% discount:
$94/$64 ISD Members
Thursday Oct. 1st 5:30-7:00pm EST
The beautiful lotus roots and thrives in the dirtiest mud; Tumbleweeds blow with the wind and find a new place to grow roots. Meet the teachers as they discuss the tools that they lean on to find grounding and to thrive during these chaotic times
Your Instructors:
Story Lucile Ducey, Renee Ranke, Diana Friedell, Amanda Hoover, and Kimberly Winsor
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Sunday Series Continues:
ï»żRemaining dates:
ï»żSunday October 11th 10am-12pm and Sunday November 8th 10am-12pm
Reincarnation and Past Life Regression
This exciting three part lecture series will be held on the second Sunday of the month through November.
Rev. Story Ducey; Academic Philosopher, 35 year Teacher of metaphysics, and Medium, takes us on a journey to discover past lives that have created patterns of behavior & prompted choices that still affect our lives today.
This series taps into our collective group energy, and provides a safe setting to actually take guided journeys into your past realm. Together we will discuss the regressed memories experienced, & why and how it still has influences over our life. In the process, you will re-acquire blocked strengths to help meet your current goals.
Each class will have a Talk and guided past life regression with discussion. Course is open to all levels, from Novice to Avatar.
Full Series:
General Tuition $65 ISD Members $55
One Session:
General Tuition $25 ISD Members $20
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And the Good News Is!!!!!
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Feeling stressed? Really, who isnât in these unprecedented times? We have all heard that stress is detrimental to us emotionally and physically. But, is it possible that the way we that we think about stress is more detrimental to us than actually experiencing stress? Here is a TED talk given by Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist in 2013, âHow to Make Stress Your Friendâ that speaks to the fact that the way we think about stress may be more detrimental than stress itself. It is quite an interesting and entertaining video, I highly recommend taking ten minutes to watch it!
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Some good news to come out of Covid QuarantineâŠ..It seems as if many people have rediscovered their love of nature. Check out the Good New Network article Here that talks about a recent poll conducted by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation where 58% of the 2,000 Americans polled say that they didnât appreciate nature has much as they should have in the Pre-Covid days. As we head into autumn, now is a great time to get out and enjoy natureâs beauty!
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We have shared this one before but is well worth resharing. This class is the most popular one at Yale. Yale psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos expected 40 students to sign up for her 2018 class, âPsychology and the Good Lifeâ. Over 1,000 students signed up, or 1 in every 4 Yale students. A free online version, entitled The Science of Well Being was released and more than 2 million people in 200 countries have signed up. Enrollment for this Yale class is free and honestly this is a subject that we can all benefit from. Check out the details Here
These links will remain here so that you will easily be able to find them if you have a need:
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Do you or someone you know need some assistance with mental health issues or coping during this pandemic period. Here is a link to the US Department of Health & Human Services that will provide you with resources and tools to help deal with the stress of this time.
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Do you have coronavirus questions? Here is an interesting article from CNN that may answer some of them. Questions like, "When are people with coronavirus most contagious?" and "How safe are public restrooms?"
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Got Bottles & Cans to return?
ISD has a CLYNK account at Hannaford in Oneonta.
How can I help?
Go to the Lotus Center, 41-45 Dietz St., and even if the door is locked, you will see stickers in the plastic flyer display holder on the wall to the LEFT of the Door, under the prayer flags.ï»ż
Take one to put on each bag that you are bringing to Hannaford- Ask someone there where the bags go. With that correct tag on it, the bottle deposit money goes directly into the ISD Oneonta Account.
Thank you to all who have brought in your 5 cent returnables for us to return, and to Connie Lull for delivering to Hannaford.
We have built up about $160 for ISD just from returning our cans!
Thank you!
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Help us to raise the money to pay ISD National for our hymnals.
You are invited to dedicate an ISD Oneonta hymnal in the name of a loved one. For a donation of $35 a custom bookplate will be permanently placed in a hymnal.
You may dedicate it to the Memory of a friend or loved one who has died; OR you may present it "in Honor of:" a living friend or loved one, who you would like to honor- as a gift to mark a special occasion, or just to thank them.
Simple to do, click on the below link, fill out the form, and press send!
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A note from Rev. Diana
Members and Friends:
Wanna Reach out to friends in your church family?
Susan Owens is has taken on the task of starting a church directory through an online app called InstaChurch, and a few of you have replied to her already about your preferences.
All members are automatically in the directory, but only with the information that you provided when you joined the church.
A reminder that the Directory is Completely Private- passcode protected, will only be able to be seen and accessed by people who are in the directory- ISD Members and friends.
Please email Susan Owens if you would like to be included in the directory, but havenât formally signed up to be a member yet;
or if you do NOT want to be in the church directory.
You will very soon have the opportunity to see the directory and check your listing, and send any corrections to Susan at drsowens@yahoo.com.
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Just a reminder that we are continuing our Prayer Warriors group, every day at 5pm we pause to pray and send our healing energies where they are most needed right now
Each day at 5 PM EST, 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. Requests for healing or suggestions should be submitted to our Healing Program director, Jo Ann Wormuth at the below ISD website link:
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Not an ISD Oneonta member? Think about joining our family
Any previous members who still haven't renewed.....Renew your membership NOW at ISD on line here : ISD Membership Renewal
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Rev. Diana Friedell, Pastor & Co-Director A popular area medium and psychic for 17 years, graduate of Fellowships of the Spirit, Lily Dale, NY & SUNY Oneonta, Rev. Diana is astounding in her commitment to bring the Institute to Oneonta as a gathering place for all who want to explore their own Divine nature & expand intuitive gifts. I look forward to chatting with you! 607-433-2089
See my brand new website! Thank you Dan Afriacano: www.dianafriedell.com
Also available for private phone readings/consultations during these changing times.
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Our ISD Leadership
Shown Amanda Hoover, Co-Director
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Amanda Hoover - Co-Director w/Diana
Story Lucile Ducey,
Adult Education/Programming Chair
Ministry Training Program
Renee Ranke â Adult Education/Programming Co-Chair
& Newsletter Editor
Jo Ann Wormuth â Developing Healing Certification Program to start in September!
Many more new leaders are stepping up. . . more to come
Founding Pastor, Rev. Sue has retired to concentrate on her healing right now. If there is anything we can do she will let us know. But meanwhile, the strong leadership at ISD continues to build on 3 years of groundwork for this amazing institution. We could use your help. If you can volunteer to help with the Bookstore, hospitality, ushering, building maintenance, website, office tasks, shopping- Just call or email! Diana!
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Your gift helps to sustain Oneonta's first Metaphysical Church and learning center. . .
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