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Post Labor Day greetings to you! Did you miss me - and your weekly ISDetails - while I was away? Well miss no more, my friends, because we are back and ready for the exciting months ahead.
What a warm and wonderful homecoming I had to our spiritual home over the last two Sundays. We were blessed with spectacular weather on both of them. The energy at each service was unique and uplifting. I shared the podium with Rev. Lisa Rae Brooks from Takoma Metaphysical Chapel on August 28, and she presented an insightful homily about the power of generosity. Then on September 4 I was thrilled to honor our national Labor Day holiday with a homily reminding us all that we are not what we do!
One again, I want to thank everyone serving throughout the summer as volunteers for our Sunday services. These are key roles in the ISD family, and I am so grateful for those who honored their commitments during the unique scheduling challenges that come with the territory during our summer months. I am also grateful for those dedicated souls who pitched in and jumped in when we were in need of people -- some of whom agreed to do so as they entered the church for that day's service! We truly are family at ISD -- a family that loves our spiritual home and want to make everyone's experience of our Spiritual Home special and impactful. Thank you, ISDelights, from the bottom of my heart!
And now -- we are moving on to September, through the Fall - and beyond!
I am thrilled that,
beginning this Wednesday, September 7, we have decided to go monthly with our
Evening Meditation. On the first Wednesday of every month, you can now come to ISD and bask in the stillness of the candlelit Sanctuary as we take a journey into the stillness together. No preparation required...just show up, relax and recharge your week. We also plan to expand our meditation offerings to include guest meditation leaders to present their own meditation modalities, including crystal bowls, gong, chanting, silence and more. So add that recurring event into your calendar...our monthly Evening Meditation, the first Wednesday of each month beginning THIS WEDNESDAY, September 7. Have an idea for a 35-40 minute meditation? Be sure to email me at
revrobb@isd-dc.org.
Other events in the coming weeks include:
Saturday, September 10 (see below for schedule)
Sunday, September 11, 1 p.m.
The calendar is still evolving for this Fall, so remember to check the ISD website for any additions or changes!
Needing some inspiration or a recorded guided meditation to help you attune to Spirit? Check out
ISD's Soundcloud page for a comprehensive list of past Sunday Service homilies, Sunday Wellness meditations and Evening Meditations.
Align with the Divine!
Rev. Rob Banaszak
Pastor, Institute for Spiritual Development, Washington, D.C.
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