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Free to be, you and me, at ISD-DC!
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This past week we celebrated our freedom as a nation from the oppression and the tyranny of an authoritarian ruler. So what better time for us to reflect on, declare, and celebrate, freedom from any aspect of our life that oppresses and suppresses our Divine Self from full expression? And what better way to do this than identify those aspects of our lives that can't be oppressed or suppressed? Those gifts, those talents, those "powers," deep within us that we know beyond the shadow of a doubt make us unique, powerful and magical.
When we confidently identify and proclaim these gifts and powers (much like we did during our retreat this year) we raise our vibration, and shed light on any illusory force that seeks to obscure the full expression of our gifts and powers. We experience ourselves as the gifted, powerful, and magical beings that we truly are. We share those gifts and powers with the world to make it better. We proclaim our FREEDOM from anything or anyone that would seek to have us be or do otherwise. We proclaim our FREEDOM to be the best we can be!
Quick! Before summer is over! Let's gather at our Spiritual Home to claim our gifts, proclaim our freedom and keep that Divine Connection to the Source -- and to each other -- flowing! Here are some of the fabulous things coming up at ISD-DC as early as THIS WEEKEND!
- An Intuitive Evening: the ISD-DC Psychic Fair, Saturday, July 8, 6 p.m. doors open
- Special Guest Homilist Rev. Jim Webb, Sunday, July 9, 11 a.m.
- Spirit Speaks about Everything: Channeled Session 1 with Rev. Jim Webb, Sunday, July 9, 12:45 p.m.
- Summer Wellness Expo, Sunday, July 23, 1 p.m. (after Service)
- Exploring and Experiencing Kundalini Yoga with Rosemary Peters, Sunday, July 30, 12:45 p.m.
We also have two fabulous fundraising programs going on, one for the greater community and one for our ISD community:
- Back (Pack) to School Project -- help the kids at the Douglas Knoll Community Center get a completely-stocked-and-supplied backpack for their school year.
- The Empanadas for Everyone Sale - help support the activities of our Spiritual Home when you purchase those dumplings of deliciousness -- those puffy pockets of perfection -- hand-made with love by our very own ISD-DC members and congregants. It is a yummy win-win for everyone!
So let's all declare our mantra for the rest of this summer, loudly and proudly for all to know -- "I am FREE to be ME at ISD-DC!"
Rev. Rob Banaszak
Pastor, Institute for Spiritual Development, Washington, D.C.
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An Intuitive Evening:
The ISD Psychic Fair
Saturday, June 8
Cost per reading: $25 members/$30 non-members
(discount for multiple readings)
Schedule:
- 6:00 p.m. - Doors Open.
- 6:30 p.m. - Appointment scheduling begins (first come, first-served)
- 7:00 p.m. - Readings begin.
One of our most popular events! 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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Spirit Speaks on Everything
With Rev. Jim Webb
Sunday, July 9, 2017, 12:45 p.m.
Cost: $25 members/$30 non-members
In this channeled session, Spirit will provide insight, guidance and powerful healing energy to help you address any area of your life where you need spiritual support. This insight and guidance is not limited to any topic during this special Sunday afternoon session, so additional topics such as "Earth Changes", Geo-Political shifts, and technological forecasts are also likely to be on Spirit's agenda.
Come experience the first of two channeled sessions this summer, and hear from the Masters what lies in store for you and the earth.
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Summer Wellness Expo
Sunday, July 23, 2017 1 p.m.
Cost per session: $25 members/$30 non-members
(discount for multiple readings)
ISD's Wellness Expo returns for its Summer session, and we're promoting vibrant, zestful, and healthy bodies and minds! Come after Sunday Service and enjoy 20-minute healing energy sessions with ISD's gifted healers in a variety of healing modalities.
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Exploring and Experiencing Kundalini Yoga
With Rosemary Peters
Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12:45 p.m.
Cost: $25 members/$30 non-members
This heart-opening and joyful workshop explores Kundalini energy and explains how the dynamic blend of breathing, movements, meditations and mantras -- the powerful tools of Kundalini Yoga -- open your heart to your full human potential.
No previous Yoga experience is required or necessary for this workshop, just a humble willingness to participate with an open mind and heart to explore your inner space full of love, peace, joy and creativity.
All movements will be done while seated.
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Back (Pack) to School Project 2017
HELP KIDS GET THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES THEY NEED!
Summer may have just started, but now is the time our ISD-DC family kicks off the annual "Back (Pack) to School Project!"
Each year, ISD-DC helps school age children & their families from the Douglas Knolls Community of Southeast DC by providing them with new backpacks and the needed supplies for their school year.
Your loving support will help ensure that each child that walks to school on that first day has what he or she needs for a successful school year.
Please send your $35 check to, and made payable to ISD (tax deductible) and noting "Backpack project"
OR use PayPal below to make your donation to this worthy cause. DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS IS JULY 30, 2017
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Empanadas for Everyone!
Just $2.50 buys you a little bit of tasty heaven AND helps to support ISD-DC! It's our "Empanadas for Everyone" sale!
Handmade by our own members and congregants, these baked delicious doughy dumplings are yours for the ordering and eating!
Order yours via PayPal today (below), or see Rev. Martha Saenz for more information.
Order deadline: Sunday, July 30
Delivery: Sunday, August 6 at the our Special Family Fellowship Fiesta Fellowship
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