The Institute for Spiritual Development
Oneonta Chapter
A Metaphysical Church and School for Spiritual Development
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Animals can inspire us to be less busy, more present, less worried, more joyful, and more passionate about life. They will never judge us for the things we do or don't do.
-Kristen Moeller
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Our next
Metaphysical Service
Sunday, May 15th, 10 am
“From Inside My Glass House: Learning
Not to Cast Should Have's, Needs To's and Should Not’s."
Homily by Rev. Renee Ranke
Emcee: Rev. Amanda Hoover
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Quick View of What's Happening at ISD Oneonta
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2nd class of "Tuning In and Tuning Up- Telepathy 101: "Why Psychics Don’t Need Cell Phones", with Rev. Story Ducey, Thursday May 12, 2022, 5:30- 7:00 PM on ZOOM
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Self-Care for Lightworkers- Saturday May 14, and Saturday May 21, from 10am - 12pm on ZOOM.
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New Day Holistic Fair- Saturday May 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at Club 55 Restaurant 55 Union Street, Sidney, NY.
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Free Readings with ISD Intuitive Practitioner Students, May 15 2022
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"Ethics & Protocol for Readers & Healers" Thursday May 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Diana & JoAnn, On ZOOM
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Orientation to Ministry Program- Thursday May 26, 2022 5:30- 7:00 PM
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Our previous Zoom homilies are available on our YouTube channel! If you are looking for a little 'pick-me-up' or there is one that you would like to listen to, they are all there waiting for you at the link below
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Farewell to Rev. Ken Foor
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Ken Foor from ISD-DC. Ken passed unexpectedly into Spirit on the morning of May 7th. Our sympathy goes out to his beloved wife, Sherry and his son Eric. Those who have been touched by Ken as minister, teacher, companion and friend will be profoundly moved at the loss of so beautiful a soul. A true seeker of Truth; a deeply spiritual man of extraordinary insight and ability; a gift to us all – too soon removed from us."
- Rev. Fran Wright & Rev. Jim DeBiasio, Founding Pastor of ISD National
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Homily By Rev. Ken Foor-"No More Snooze Button"
September 6 2020
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Lightseeker's Discount
Are you committed to your spiritual unfoldment and to expanding your intuitive skills through regular practice with a like-minded supportive community, under ISD Faculty’s excellent tutelage?
Introducing the “Lightseeker’s Discount”:
For a donation of $40/month you may attend any & all OPEN development circles throughout the month. That's up to 15 circles a month!
If you attend 3 circles a week, the normal suggested donation for the month would be $120, and with the Lightseeker’s Discount, you pay only $40.
Please mark your donation (at the donation button on the website home page) as being for the monthly ‘Lightseeker’s Discount’.
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Please help us to keep offering quality classes, beautiful metaphysical services, and engaging development circles by clicking on the donate button below to make a donation to ISD Oneonta.
No amount is too small! If you are a member making a pledge, please mention that in the comments
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Interested in joining our
Intuitive Practitioner Certificate Program?
This is a rolling program, you may join in at any time.
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If you are seeking a deeper spiritual connection with the ability to tune in to your own higher guidance for accurate answers to life path questions,
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If you have a firm commitment to your spiritual awakening, with the desire to gain self-understanding as well as to guide loved ones, clients, as well as yourself, with your intuitive gifts,
then this program is for you. . .
Here is a link to the required course work to complete the program:
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"Tuning In and Tuning Up"
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Two part Class w/Story & Renee Thursday May 5, 2022 and on May 12, 2022. both 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Learn the ‘physics’ behind telepathy (Tuning In), with Seer Story Ducey, and the history and methods of Automatic Writing (Tuning Up), with psychic medium Renee Ranke.
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Saturday April 30th, Saturday May 14th, and Saturday May 21st all from 10am - 12pm
Self-care for Lightworkers
Join Rev. Melinda Witter, ISD-TC, for a mission critical journey into Self-Care for Lightworkers and Healthcare workers.
As healers and lightworkers, we often put the needs of others before our own physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being. In this three-part series, we will explore the multitude of tools and practices to boost our self-care and have an abundance of resources to share with others.
This course is a requirement for ISD's Intuitive Practitioner Certificate Program, and for the Healing Practitioner Certificate Program, but is open to anyone at all levels of interest and development
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Register for FREE Psychic Readings w/ISD Students
Sunday, May 15th, 1pm
Via ZOOM- Get link when you register
Our ISD students need many practice reading sessions to finish their Intuitive Practitioner certification program. Will you sit for a free reading (or 2) on zoom, and in return give them written feedback they can turn in as homework?
They have already demonstrated a lot of psychic ability, and learned so much since last January when they began. Get ready for a fun, surprising ride, as they tune into what Spirit has to say to you right now that will help you on your life path!
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"Ethics & Protocol for Readers & Healers" w/Diana & JoAnn
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Thursday May 19, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
All about practicing legally, ethically, & correctly in your Psychic & Healing Work
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Orientation to Ministry Program
Thursday May 26, 2022 5:30 - 7:00 PM
For those who feel called to ministerial service. this class is a free orientation to the ISD Ministerial Program.
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Join us during the week for our open Online Development circles for anyone looking to further their spiritual and intuitive growth!
Join one/two/or join them all!
Take your pick. We have meditation and messaging or 'dream weaving'....please join us and tap into your own spiritual connection
Suggested Donation for these circles is $10 Please click below to make a donation to ISD and note what circle the donation is for
Introducing the “Lightseeker’s Discount”:
For a donation of $40/month you may attend any & all OPEN development circles.
(Those eligible for the Lightseeker's discount are written in green below* )
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Weekly Development Circles:
Tuesday
2:30pm-4pm EST
* Learning & Psychic Development Circle
With Renee Ranke. These experiential intuitive development circles are designed to be a place to step away from the weight of the everyday world. Click below for additional information and the Zoom link.
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Wednesday
5:30-6:30 pm EST
*Wise Wednesday Meditation and Intuitive Development Circle
Facebook Live meditation and Zoom intuitive development circle with our own pastor and co-director, Rev. Diana Friedell
Click below for additional information:
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Thursday
10-11:30am EST
and also
7:30-9pm EST
*Dream Message Circle
With Rev. Story Lucile Ducey. This circle is dedicated to receiving, recording and discussing the messages many of us are receiving in our ‘night school journeys.’
Click below for additional details
If you plan on joining the evening circle, please RSVP to Story by the night before (Wednesday Night)
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Monthly Circles:
3rd Thursdays
7-8 pm EST
Next circle is Thursday May 19th
* Path of the Magdalene Meditation Sessions
Path of the Magdalene Meditation sessions are an opportunity to join together monthly to activate the healing frequencies of Mary Magdalene in your own life.
Click below for additional information
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1st Friday
6:30-7:30pm EST
Next circle is Friday June 3rd
* Multidimensional Happy Hour
With Rev. Amanda Hoover. Join your guides and higher self for an all natural HAPPY HOUR party in the higher planes with Amanda. Our carefree lighthearted higher guidance and connecting with like-minded souls is a great way to go into the weekend feeling rejuvenated and full of loving vibration.
Click below for additional details and Zoom link
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Weekly Groups
Group Participation Price: $10/Session, payable directly to Story Ducey. (Not part of Lightkeeper's Discount Pass)
Contact Story for more information
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Monday
7-8:30pm EST
Oracle Group
With Story Ducey. This experimental group will focus on deep meditation for healing and renewal and seeking guidance, teachings and homework from Spirit.
Click below for additional information:
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Wednesday
7-8:30pm EST
Evidential Mediumship Group
With Story Ducey. This is an Advanced Group recommended for those with some classes or experience under their belt.
If you join in, you will be working under Story's expert tutelage- practice receiving evidence and message work in a friendly group.
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Check out our May 2022 events calendar on ISDOneonta.org for upcoming events and remember to like and follow us on Facebook to see our events posted there.
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Our Astrological Forecast
Connie’s Celestial Conversations
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ASTROLOGY FORECAST (May 12 - 19)
The second in the pair of Eclipses is in the first minutes of Monday, May 16th EST. This will be a full Lunar Eclipse, and the fact that it falls on Monday which is the day of the week over lighted by the Moon, will double down on the strength of the Lunar influences. The Eclipse is in full view in the USA. The Earth's shadow will color the Moon red/orange, referred to as a Blood Moon. The Earth's shadow will begin to cover the Moon at approximately 9:30pm EST on Sunday night. It will reach totality at 12:14am Monday morning. The most colorful phase will be from 11:30pm - 12:30am EST. In addition to the color change in the Moon, you may enjoy seeing the Milky Way and Constellations grow brighter during the totality phase as the Earth shadow lessens the Sun's light reflecting from the Moon.
In review, the eclipses will be on the Taurus/Scorpio axis for 6 out of the next 7 coming in the Spring and Autumn until Oct 2023. The themes for the eclipses along this axis are; resources, stability, and structure on the Taurus node with sensuality, pleasure, and desires on the Scorpio node. The ruling planets are Venus for Taurus and Pluto for Scorpio. The questions will be, "What shall we grow and harvest for the greatest good of all?"
The themes are associated with the first two chakras. How will we live? How will we live happily and well? Interesting that the Moon will be colored a rusty red/orange shade which has been traditionally linked to the 1st and 2nd chakras. (I do acknowledge the information that the colors of the Chakras are undergoing a shift. The traditional colors are in play here since we are engaged in clearing and purging that which no longer serves.)
There is some importance to the fact that the whole series of eclipses are in fixed signs. That engages all that we hold as solid and stable. Yet we are being shaken mightily by the imperative to acknowledge where the very foundation we have built is unbalanced, unfair, unhealthy, and unsustainable. The fixed quality will insist that we guard against the STUBBORN in our nature. This is not the time for thoughts of, "better the hell we know than the hell we don't!"
Notice I said "our" rather than "their!" This is your golden opportunity to look inside to your own shadows. The outer world is your mirror. Even if it appears to be happening "out there", your attention is drawn there because it speaks to something your Soul wishes you to acknowledge in yourself. These are difficult issues for most of us. Fear is trying to maintain its grip! The Moon is not an ideal placement in Scorpio, adding to the discomfort. Therefore, I emphasize again, guard against stubbornness which is a shadow quality in both Taurus and Scorpio! Try to remember that NOBODY IS TO BLAME, INCLUDING YOU!
Another strong influence will be from Uranus which sits solidly at 15° on the Taurus Point of Avatar. This is a significant Cosmic portal which will be sending us new energies for our changing reality while our Sun and Moon interrupt the status quo.
Adding to the mix of challenges will be a three way square between the Sun, Moon and Saturn. Saturn is a tough taskmaster who will insist on your attention to this opportunity to grow your Soul. I have encouraged you in the past to think of Saturn as your favorite teacher who will help you utilize the best qualities available at this time. Be aware that this Saturian teacher is certainly not above applying "tough love" to any student who is not paying attention in class and not doing their homework!
The specific areas highlighted here are resources and male/female balance within ourselves and each other. How are the resources attained and allocated, and at what cost to the health and well-being of all? Additionally, how do we address an imbalance of male/female energies in ourselves and society as a whole. How do we raise the feminine into full, healthy expression in all beings?
A Total Lunar Eclipse is one of Revelation and Evolution, so there are the challenges. BE ENCOURAGED BECAUSE WE HAVE ALLIES.
The oppositions and squares between the Sun, Moon, and Saturn are powerful. Fortunately, they are accompanied by even more trines and sextiles between the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto! The geometric shape in the heavens is 2/3rds of the base of a pyramid. It brings us luck and opportunity to make wonderful shifts for the better in ourselves and society. We could do worse than building our new foundation on the energetic base and body of the pyramid form in our heavens! Perhaps meditate, or imagine this with your favorite Earth based pyramid.
A recent ISD Monday circle gave us additional guidance to assist at this time. The words EARTH and GRACE were highlighted in the meditation. I immediately began to employ Numerology. Something was triggered in my mind and heart that this was meant to provide additional guidance for the upcoming eclipse.
The number 25 came up 4 times. EARTH and GRACE both have a letter value of 25. The Sun is currently in its 25th Solar Cycle. The Sun/Moon Eclipse is at 25° Taurus/Scorpio. Further reduction of the number 25 gives us (7).
The energy of (7) in numerology is rich in luck, mystery, magic, and both earthly and cosmic alchemy. It is a significant energy in most of the world's religions. Therefore, draw succor from an esoteric knowledge that the benevolent, spiritual magic is with us on this journey and on this day.
The final reminder is this: Remember this time is a marathon. Not a sprint. Take time for the insights to settle. Sit in your center and be with the breath alone if you are triggered. I strongly encourage you to read a poem by John Roedel that may help you a great deal in these days of challenge! I am very appreciative that it was passed on to me by Julia Mikk. You will find it here: https://images.shulcloud.com
During the same Monday circle that brought the recurrence of 25, and thus (7) to my attention, I also distinctly heard the words, "The only way out is through." We can do this! May we all find our Godspeed!
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This picture is a simulation of the Laniakea Supercluster that is the area of the physical universe which we call home. The small dot at the "you are here" spot is our Milky Way Galaxy. Our Solar System is a tiny dot on the Orion-Cygnus arm of that Milky Way galaxy. I want you to imagine the immense expanse to this region. It is estimated to contain over 100,000 galaxies like our Milky Way. It is thought to be 500 million light years in "distance." Therefore, it would take 500 million years for light to travel across this expanse"
This is an almost unimaginable, and beyond comprehension universal "map." Next, consider the estimation that physical creation is approximately only 4% of all creation. The remaining 96% is antimatter and dark matter.
Why then, do I bring it to your attention?
We are told of a universal, ineffable LOVE that is the very essence of life. We are told that LOVE is the default setting of CREATION. I look at this simulation and see a giant heart, and a vagus nerve communicating to those of us at the outer edges of that Creation. We are absolutely at the edges of the frontier, yet, we are connected to ALL by the grace of life and the creator. What is more recognizable to human beings than a heart shape? What could be any clearer that LOVE exists as a power beyond our current understanding than a discernible heart shape to such a huge expanse?
What else describes this connective weave? The world's cultures have some beautiful terms to describe this connection; Indra's Net, the Firmament, Grandmother Spider, String theory, etc. What they all have in common is a, "you are never lost or alone," message. Indeed, you are an important part of the whole.
Can you think of another phenomenon that has similar ratios of 4% and 96%? How about your very own DNA? We have historically used 4% of our DNA in our 3rd dimensional world. That is changing now. We are bringing more of our DNA into activation. As that happens we remember more of our divinity and who we really are. That is why I bring this Laniakea Supercluster to your attention. I want you to feel larger than life! You are a creator God in training who is ready to don your golden raiment!
ALLOW YOUR IMAGINATION TO TRANSFORM THE FANTASTICAL INTO THE LOGICAL! What makes more sense? Are we on our own with no underlying pattern of love, or under the auspices of a punitive creator? Or are we part of a beautifully intertwined creation with a vast matrix of supportive energies and beings with a Creator that loves us unconditionally and gives us evidence of that connectivity in the matrix of the system?
Part of that support is our Astrological System. Consider inviting this wisdom into your awareness. It is another flavor of love. Drink it in. Enjoy it.
ASTROLOGY FORECAST (MAY 19 - 26)
How have you progressed through the Eclipse season? These first days are the beginning of your next phase. Be patient with yourself and others as much as possible. The changes in pattern that always come with Eclipses last for months and years.
Here some notable planetary sign changes coming up:
MAY 20 - SUN into Gemini - This placement sheds light on mental processes and adds variety. Mercury rules Gemini and is very intellectual. The Sun in Gemini will help to broaden one's outlook. Travel in the physical and also in the imaginal realm is possible and positive here. Gemini is an underappreciated home for the imagination. At this time, allow the Sun to add a brightness and flair to your thinking.
MAY 22 - MERCURY retrogrades back into Taurus. This will create an extended time for Mercury in Taurus this Spring. Finances, possessions and thinking will be especially earth oriented right now. What do you value most? It may be changing from previous times. Honor what arises for you now. Allow your mental capacities to help create REAL value for you, rather than what society says you should value.
MAY 24 - VESTA into Pisces. Vesta is an asteroid that represents our internal flame that burns steadily for each of us. What is your spark of life? What in your core is supported with mysterious, imaginal fire? What dream stays alive for you, maybe even in defiance of evidence to the contrary?
MAY 24 - MARS into Aries. This is where Mars is at its most powerful. Action is almost assured. Whether that takes the form of appropriate aggression or unfair bullying is key at this time. Courage reaches its highest level here.
In this week after the Lunar Eclipse there are a series of conjunctions, trines, and sextiles to accompany the above sign changes that will help soften any disturbing results of the new energies. Fortunately, we have few squares to trouble us this week and they are with the inner planets. They happen more often, therefore, we are accustomed to them.
Continue to process all that revealed itself to you during this Eclipse season. Listen to your higher guidance and soul at this time. Sit quietly with the breath as often as you need to. Be still in your inner sanctum. Emanate whatever peace and serenity you find there. There will be no better way to weather the storm that is our outer reality at this time. May you find your Godspeed.
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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
This is a toe tapping, happy song. Have fun.
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Do you or someone you know need some assistance with mental health issues or coping. Here is a link to the US Department of Health & Human Services that will provide you with resources and tools to help deal with the stress.
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Did you know that there are other ISD chapters?
It all began with ISD Sparta NJ!
Now there are also chapters in Madison NJ, Washington DC, Sarasota Fla, Treasure Cost Fla, and of course....right here in Oneonta NY.
We would ALL like to welcome you to our new Institute for Spiritual Development Facebook group:
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Together we shine love and light to souls around the country and around the world with education, metaphysical services, healing and community.
We support YOU in your quest to explore, build, and develop your own spiritual connection
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Just a reminder that we are continuing our Prayer Warriors group, every day at 5pm we pause to pray and send our healing energies where they are most needed right now
Each day at 5 PM EST, we will pause for about 10 minutes and meditate and pray with the intention of sending healing energy to all.
You do not have to be present each day. Requests for healing or suggestions should be submitted to our Healing Program director, Jo Ann Wormuth at the below ISD website link:
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Looking for some easy ways to donate to ISD Oneonta?
You can donate your cans and bottles or set up a donation when you shop with Amazon
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Got Bottles & Cans to return?
ISD has a CLYNK account at Hannaford in Oneonta.
How can I help?
Email Tom Landon at tlfandon51@gmail.com and he will give you a time to pick up stickers at our new ISD headquarters.
Take one to put on each bag that you are bringing to Hannaford- Ask someone there where the bags go. With that correct tag on it, the bottle deposit money goes directly into the ISD Oneonta Account.
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Shopping through Amazon?
Use AmazonSmile and choose Institute for Spiritual Development, Oneonta NY as your charity and we will get a donation from Amazon each time you shop.
How to use AmazonSmile on a web browser:
- Visit smile.amazon.com
- Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com
- Select Institute for Spiritual Development Oneonta, NY as your charity
- Start shopping! Remember to checkout at smile.amazon.com to generate a donation for ISD
How to use AmazonSmile using the Amazon app on your mobile phone:
- Open the Amazon Shopping app
- Navigate to the main menu (=)
- Tap on Settings and then select “AmazonSmile”
- Select Institute for Spiritual Development Oneonta, NY as your charity and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app
- Once AmazonSmile has been activated in your app, future eligible app purchases will generate a donation for ISD
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What is the Institute for Spiritual Development?
It's both a metaphysical church and an educational center originally founded 40 yrs ago in Sparta, NJ. With the belief that all paths lead us Home, ISD is dedicated to helping each spirit walk their path with courage and joy.
We stand for each individual’s right to seek their own personal Truth, as they respect the same right for others. We honor the sacred texts of all traditions of the Light.
The Oneonta NY chapter of ISD was Lovingly created by Rev. Diana Friedell & her sister Rev. Sue Landon. We are now led by a powerful leadership team, and executive board.
ISD is a spiritual community that focuses on healing and intuitive connection, and the joy of finding the spirit connection within rather than being told how it should or could be experienced.
We welcome those who want to belong to a spiritual group of like-minded people, in which you can explore and find your own path in a community of love and support.
There are classes, services, events, and a sense of community and fellowship. Energy healing and intuitive messages are delivered as a regular part of the worship service. Classes offer many tools which will help you on your life path, and the community we are creating together is one of openness and acceptance, and the ability to adapt with change and growth.
Welcome Home!!!
We could use your help. If you would like to volunteer to help with our Metaphysical Library, event planning, service planning, website, office tasks, or anything else- Just call or email! Diana!
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ISD Oneonta Board of Directors
Shown left to right, Kimberly Winsor, Rev. Amanda Hoover
Kimberly Winsor - President
Tom Landon - Vice President
Sali Dellysse - Treasurer
Jaya Buckland - Secretary
Susan Owens - Trustee
Christene Springle - Trustee
Maggie Kilbride - Trustee
Story Ducey - Trustee
Jo Ann Wormuth - Trustee
Diana Friedell - ex officio
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Our ISD Leadership
Shown left to right, Rev. Diana Friedell, Rev. Story Ducey
Diana Friedell - Pastor, Co-Director
Story Lucile Ducey, Co-Director
Adult Education/Programming Chair
Ministry Training Program
JoAnn Wormuth – Director of Healing
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