I don't know about you, but I am still in disbelief that October is on its way out and, as we enter into November, the end of 2015 is now approaching swiftly!

But what better time to pause and BREATHE...kind of like a "seventh inning stretch" for our year. What are we feeling right now? Where have we come from this year? How can we finish strong?

This past Sunday we held our THIRD Wellness Expo in the last six months, and once again the energy was perfect for that wellness "tune up" that will carry us through all that we have to do as we prepare for the "busy-ness" of the upcoming months. As usual, the love and the dedication of Wellness Team co-chairs Rev. Kathy Gregg and Rose Stafiej, along with our wonderful group of volunteer healing and wellness practitioners, helped make this yet another lovely and successful Wellness experience for all who were involved -  both as volunteers and as participants. 

This week, the first thing to remember is WE FALL BACK! That's right, remember to set your clocks back an hour before going to bed on Saturday night, so you make it to Sunday Service on time! 

And during our regular Celebration and Worship Service Sunday at 11 a.m., we will have a special "All Souls Day" service, honoring our beloved loved ones who made their transition to the Next Plane. You are invited to b ring your photo or photos of your loved ones to the service, where we will celebrate their life, our life and the afterlife that is eternity for all of us.

Following Sunday's All Soul's Day service, Rev. James De Biasio will offer a special workshop entitled "Healing From Broken Relationships," to help anyone looking to make peace and/or move on from relationships that are experiencing difficulties or have ended. 

Next week, we are so happy to have our own Rev. Ken Foor lead "Kundalini Yoga for Beginners and Beyond," which is yet another opportunity to deepen the connection between Mind-Body-Spirit. The class begins Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. and will run each Tuesday through November 24.  If you haven't done yoga in awhile or never done it, this is the class for you! Kundalini Yoga can be done in a chair and/or on the floor so it is perfect for all levels. Yet another fabulous chance to get spiritually "tuned up and toned" for the coming winter months. 

Reiki Master Alice Langholt returns on November 7 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for Practical Reiki Certification Level Three! If you have gone through the first two sessions this fall, now you have the opportunity to get your Master Level Certification. 

Fall truly is a fabulous season - in Washington D.C. and at ISD. Check our Facebook page here, and our Instagram account here - then check back again and again for updates! 

Let us all continue to make a Fabulous Fall for ourselves and our ISD family!

In joy, peace and TEAMWORK - 

Rev. Rob Banaszak

Pastor