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Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!
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This coming week we officially say goodbye to summer, as we usher in Autumn on Thursday. Of course ISD will be honoring this seasonal transition with our beautiful Autumnal Equinox Service, which you won't want to miss.
I cannot deny that I experience a certain melancholia as summer memories gently fade into a haze as we all gear up for the approaching "Fall Frenzy." But then that first delightfully crisp autumn day hits, with a cool golden sun that highlights the vibrant burnt orange and red leaves that seem to change on the trees overnight. Then I'm in the "Autumn Zone." And I like it!
And as the seasons transition, our ISD-DC family also will say goodbye to our brother, friend, mentor and spiritual advisor Rev. Marcus Capone, who served as ISD's Pastor/Director until June, 2012. Rev. Marcus' memorial service will be held at ISD-DC on Saturday, September 24 at 11 a.m. A large attendance is expected, be sure to allow plenty of time to park and find a seat. We dedicated our September 11 Sunday Service to Rev. Marcus, and you can listen to the guided meditation (with his recorded music as the music background) and prayer of transition that we offered here.
And as Fall officially begins, make sure you add these events to your calendar!
Autumnal Equinox Service
Thursday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Service for Rev. Marcus Capone
Saturday, September 24, 11 a.m.
with Rev. Martha Saenz
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25
The Body - Your Temple of Spirit
Learn the basics of how we can apply our spiritual principles to how we practically manage and manifest the well-being of our bodies on a day-to-day basis?
with D'Lynne Pierre
Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27
Practical Reiki Level 3 Certification
with Alice Langholt
Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m. - 2 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!
In stillness and awakening -
Rev. Rob Banaszak
Pastor, Institute for Spiritual Development, Washington, D.C.
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Autumnal Equinox Service
Thursday, September 22, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the first day of autumn and the Fall season at our Autumnal Equinox Service that combines an ancient ceremony with an uplifting contemporary spiritual message.
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Memorial Service for Rev. Marcus Capone
Saturday, September 24, 2016
11 a.m.
Rev. Marcus Capone served ISD for 26 years, 19 of them as Pastor/Director. Besides Pastor, he routinely served as teacher, medium, speaker, musician, minister, carpenter, plumber, healer, electrician, programmer, gardener, floral arranger, computer geek, and pretty much whatever was needed at the time. He retired as Pastor in 2012.
Come join us in celebration of the life, achievements and legacy of our brother, friend, mentor and spiritual leader, Rev. Marcus Capone.
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Healing Presentation and Demonstration by members of DC'S Sukyo Mahikari Center for Spiritual Development
Sunday, September 25, 2016
1 p.m., Following the Sunday Celebration Service
Sukyo Mahikari Centers for Spiritual Development, a nonprofit spiritual and community service organization with locations around the world, teach the transmission of light energy that purifies the spiritual aspect of people and all things. Sukyo Mahikari's membership of close to one million represents diverse fields, including the sciences, medicine, education, and the arts and humanities.
Join members from the organization's DC headquarters following the service, who will share their light energy with us in a healing demonstration and presentation. This was a hugely popular event at ISD several years ago, and you won't want to miss the return of these special people and their transformational healing.
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