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NOTE: PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE GOING TO BED ON SATURDAY NIGHT!
During Rev. Jim De Biasio's homily this past Sunday, we were reminded that dreams are essential in our lives...they keep us moving toward an "eye on the prize" in our lives...they give us purpose. We also learned that hope is an essential to the manifestation of those dreams, and that our WILL is what sets the manifestation of our dreams into motion. No buts, no qualifications. "It is sufficient to will it," said Rev. De Biasio.
I really appreciated the wake-up call to take a look at my life, my dreams, and my WILL to manifest my heart's desire.
And, as we prepare to launch our 2016 Pledge Program, what a wonderful opportunity it is for us to take a look at our Spiritual Home's life, the dreams we have for it, and the will we have to make them happen.
This coming Sunday, following our regular Service, we'll host a special Pizza Party during the Fellowship Hour between the regular service and the Spanish Language service at 1:30 p.m., to kick off the Pledge season. We'll hear from our fellow members why they have made ISD their spiritual home. Members will have the opportunity to share with each other and with ISD spiritual leadership their own thoughts and dreams for ISD in the coming year.
The following Sunday, we'll host a Wine and Cheese gathering during Fellowship Hour and hear from members who have helped make the mission and the activities of ISD-DC possible through their generous financial support.
The Sunday after that, November 20, after having two weeks to reflect on ISD's place and purpose and meaning in our lives, we'll ask our members and congregants to make their pledge to the church for 2017. Then we'll celebrate with a fabulous lunch at Busara's Restaurant in Tyson's Corner.
We are a family. We are a community. And it is only through our collective commitment that ISD can continue to grow and thrive as a Spiritual Home, Sanctuary and Community for those seeking to enhance their spiritual awakening, awareness and enrichment. Please plan to join us for these important events. Please reflect with loving intention what your own dreams for ISD and your spiritual growth are, and how you might be able to WILL those dreams to reality with your support.
Of course, we also move into November with some fun new classes and events you won't want to miss.
Metaphysical Magic
Based on the theme of our 2016 retreat, discover your own magical powers and learn how to use them to create the life you imagine!
with Revs. James De Biasio and Rev. Rob Banaszak
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 p.m.
Did you know that ISD has a Prayer Circle that convenes remotely every week to pray for the needs of our members and loved ones? If you have a name and/or intention you would like to submit to our Prayer Circle, visit the
Prayer Circle page on our website.
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!
Let us
dream and
hope for ISD...and let us WILL those dreams into reality!
Rev. Rob Banaszak
Pastor, Institute for Spiritual Development, Washington, D.C.
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