The Institute for Spiritual Development  
DECEMBER IS DELIGHTFUL!
 

If you want to find out about membership, click here, and see Deacon Martha Saenz, Membership Chair, at church on Sunday.
 

Well, helloooooo December! You sure did sneak up on us, for sure! But now that you are upon us, we know you are the most delightful of months, so we welcome you, O December, with hearts full of anticipation for a fun and fabulous holiday season.

So let's just get right to it, shall we? We are hitting the ground running this month, beginning on Tuesday December 1!  On that night, as well as December 8, 15 and 22 at 7:30 p.m., we present   "The Faith by Which We Live," led by Rev. James De Biasio and yours truly. The course explores the Perennial Philosphy that unites all faith traditions, that reveals to us why WE believe what we believe. 

Love to decorate for the season and wish you could do even more decorating beyond your own home? Well, here's your chance! After service on Sunday, December 6, we'll hold our annual  Decoration Party, where we will deck our halls with the magic of the season. Please join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship and holiday cheer as we transform our spiritual home into a winter wonderland. 

On Saturday December 12, we'll have a very special Message Circle featuring blindfold billet readings by Rev. James De Biasio, who will demonstrate this amazing psychic tool for the first hour. During the second hour we will hold our traditional message circle so everyone who comes is assured a message during one of the hours. This is a real treat you won't want to miss!

And join us to celebrate the ordination of Deacon Martha Saenz on December 13! Martha has been working lifetimes to get to this amazing milestone in her life, and we are joyously with her as she makes this transition into a new life of serving our Spiritual Home. 

And December 20th is another big day you'll want to make time for! First we will host our annaul   Children and Young Adult Service for the youth members of our ISD family -- which even features their participation in the service! Then we'll follow it up with our fabulous holiday party immediately afterwards. 

We'll honor the Winter Solstice with our special service on Monday, December 21. And of course, we will celebrate a very metaphysical Christmas on Christmas Eve, December 24 with our beautiful Candlelight Service.

Yes December, you may have snuck up on us, but we sure are glad you are here. 

In joy, peace and wonder - 
Rev. Rob Banaszak
Pastor
THE FAITH BY WHICH WE LIVE 
with Rev. James De Biasio & Rev. Rob Banaszak

Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22
7:30 

Cost:  
Members - $20 / 
Non-members - $22
Discount if all classes are paid in full prior to the class or at the first class


Why do you believe what you believe?   Indeed, why do you believe at all?

Thought provoking discussions surrounding these questions form the basis of this course.  Explore the question of belief from its primitive origins to the complex theology of modern religions, as we investigate the psychological, moral and social basis of religious belief.   


Click here for more information.
 

DECORATION PARTY

Sunday, December 6 following service
Join your fellow ISD family members following our service as we deck our halls, trim the tree, hang our wreaths and generate some holiday Spirit and seasonal cheer!

Click here for more information.
 
DONATE FLOWERS FOR A SUNDAY SERVICE! 

Honor or memorialize a loved one or a special day by making a donation for a bouquet of flowers that will be arranged and put in the Sanctuary on the podium for the Sunday Service of your choosing!  
 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION