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Have You Updated Your
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I always forget how much I miss our Spiritual Home when I go on vacation. Sure I have a great time when I am away, and, like most of the universe, have to process the "return to the world" after coming back from days of thinking about nothing other than pool, dinner or dancing the night away with my hubby.
So sure, I get the post-vacation blahs. And then, I walk back into the Sanctuary and it is as if I am filled with a mystical and nourishing energy that I didn't even realize I had been longing for. It washes over me and says with a gentle whisper into my soul, "welcome back." It gives me chills just to think about it!
What also gives me chills is how unbelieveably generous and gracious our ISD family members are when they step up to keep things going smoothly during Rev. Jim's and my summer vacations. And this can be quite the challenge during August, especially, as so many others are also off having their summer adventures! But persistence, dedication and LOVE of our Spiritual Home always prevails, and lo and behold things always manage to work out. As I said when I thanked those who went "above and beyond" in the last couple of weeks, what a Miracle we are as individuals and as an entity. Let us make sure we thank each other whenever we can for being that Miracle.
And let's make sure we have gotten all of our wonderful September events plugged into our schedules! Take a look below, keep your ears open during announcements at Sunday Service and your eye on the website and Facebook page. We have lots to explore, and even more to come as Autumn makes its entrance.
The sun may be setting on Summer, but Autumn is arriving and it is going to be amazing!
Much, much love,
Rev. Rob Banaszak
Pastor, Institute for Spiritual Development, Washington, D.C.
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Family Fellowship Fiesta &
Spanish Language Metaphysical Service
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Between the 11 a.m. regular service and the 1:30 p.m. Spanish Language Metaphysical Service
Love offering & pot luck dishes suggested
We are kicking off the Fall in a most fun way! Before our regular monthly Spanish Language Metaphysical Service on Sunday, September 3, we are going to turn our regular fellowship hour into a Family Fellowship Fiesta!
You can stick around after our regular 11 a.m. service on that day, or come a bit earlier for our Spanish Metaphysical Service, and enjoy some fun fiesta foods with some fabulous friends old and new.
And this is also the time to pick up your EMPANADA ORDER, lovingly-prepared by our Latin-food-loving members and congregants.
Still haven't ordered?
There's still time!
Just click on the order form below and make sure you don't miss out on these deliciously doughy delights!
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With Rev. Rob Banaszak
Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Love Offering Suggested
Join us as we unwind and unplug from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. We'll take a mini-journey into the stillness together, where we can relax and "just be."
We'll explore several meditation modalities, including guided meditations, chanting meditations, silent meditations and more! Participants are invited to share and lead their own favorite meditation technique in our loosely-structured, sacred and fun time together.
Please arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. so as not to disturb the stillness and energy of the group.
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Psychic Development Circle
With Lyriel Claire
Thursdays
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017,
7:30 p.m.
Cost:
$100 members
$120 non-members
Do you have psychic ability?
Have you had psychic development classes at ISD or elsewhere but have been longing to hone your skills?
Then come join the Circle!
We are holding a four-session Psychic Development Circle that is sure to fine tune the skills you have already tapped into.
Your psychic ability will blossom as you learn to develop and expand it in the unique setting of a small but highly energized group dynamic. You'll have ample opportunity to practice and hone your skills through a variety of exercises. Class size is limited.***
Reserve your place by using the paypal form below
today to register.
Please contact Lyriel Claire (lyriel.claire@gmail.com) if you have any questions about the class.
***PLEASE NOTE: Because of the nature of this class, participants must commit to all classes and be able to arrive on time. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required; no refunds.
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Embracing the Healer Within
With Matthew Tolford,
Rose Stafiej & Rev. Rob Banaszak
Tuesdays
September 12, 19, 25, 2017,
7:30 p.m.
Cost:
$ 25 members
$ 30 non-members
(Discount if all classes paid in full before start of first class)
Did you know that you are, and have always been, a healer?
Did you know that you send healing energy out all the time, whether you know it or not? And that IT WORKS?
Each one of us has the power to tap into Divine Source to heal, restore and energize! Join us for three interactive, experiential sessions as we:
- "de-mystify" some basic energy healing concepts that we may have heard being used at ISD-DC or other spiritual centers
- explore the ways we have been sharing our innate healing energy all our lives, and
- discover tools we can use to consciously apply our healing energy in our everyday lives to help heal ourselves and others, even if we have never had a formal healing class before.
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An Intuitive Evening: the ISD Psychic Fair
Saturday, September 9, 2017,
Schedule:
- 6:00 p.m. - Doors Open.
- 6:30 p.m. - Appointment scheduling begins (first come, first-served)
- 7:00 p.m. - Readings begin.
Our bi-monthly ISD-DC signature event.
Meet with ISD's gifted psychic practitioners and mediums as they connect with Spirit and provide individual intuitive readings of insight, guidance, and inspiration. Choose from a variety of reading methods such as Tarot, Astrology, Billets, Palmistry, Psychometry, and more.
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Soul Injury Awareness Movie & Discussion
With Rev. John Drinkard,
ISD-Sparta
Sunday, September 10, 2017
1 p.m.
Cost:
$25 members / $30 non-members
This loving event will show how soulfully wounded people can love, forgive, and trust themselves to navigate in the world again. Rev. John Drinkard, minister with our sister church ISD-Sparta, will be our guest homilist for the Sunday Service. After the service, Rev. John will screen a very special movie and moderate a supportive discussion to help to create a safe haven where people can re-own and re-home the parts of themselves that may still be carrying unmourned grief or unforgiven guilt or shame.
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Retreat 2018: To Cruise or Not to Cruise?
The Institute for Spiritual Development -- recently co-hosting with Takoma Metaphysical Chapel -- continues our twenty-five year tradition of Annual Retreats. As a dramatic departure for 2018, we are considering combining the Annual Retreat with a cruise. Your input and interest are vital to moving forward with this idea.
The estimated cost for the combined cruise and retreat would be around $800/900.
This is based on a five day cruise which includes your shared cabin, all meals, entertainment, ship amenities and off ship ports of call.
An installment payment schedule will be arranged for those desiring to pay over a period of time.
This is not a commitment, but your input is vital to our decision to move forward.
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