Institute for Spiritual Development

A Metaphysical Church and School for Spiritual Development 

View our April 25th "Virtual Pathways to Calm and Inner Peace" Summit! ISD worked together with Paula Petry, Ph.D., to present 11 free fascinating presentations to help you return to a calm inner space in these tumultuous times...

  • Tina Breslau, Rev. Diana Friedell, Bernadette Cannon (& Kristen Niles & Tom Schimmerling not there for photo) had a lot of fun working on the Grand and Glorious Garage Sale- thanks to all, we sold most everything that people donated and made over $300 on this fundraiser!
    Tina Breslau, Rev. Diana Friedell, Bernadette Cannon (& Kristen Niles & Tom Schimmerling not there for photo) had a lot of fun working on the Grand and Glorious Garage Sale- thanks to all, we sold most everything that people donated and made over $300 on this fundraiser!
Tina Breslau, Rev. Diana Friedell, Bernadette Cannon (& Kristen Niles & Tom Schimmerling not there for photo) had a lot of fun working on the Grand and Glorious Garage Sale- thanks to all, we sold most everything that people donated and made over $300 on this fundraiser!
Tina Breslau, Rev. Diana Friedell, Bernadette Cannon (& Kristen Niles & Tom Schimmerling not there for photo) had a lot of fun working on the Grand and Glorious Garage Sale- thanks to all, we sold most everything that people donated and made over $300 on this fundraiser!
  • Thanks Tom Landon & Art Breslau for Painting the Kitchen!
    Thanks Tom Landon & Art Breslau for Painting the Kitchen!
  • New Paint Job in the Kitchen thanks to the Building Committee!
    New Paint Job in the Kitchen thanks to the Building Committee!
Thanks Tom Landon & Art Breslau for Painting the Kitchen!
Thanks Tom Landon & Art Breslau for Painting the Kitchen!
  • Tom Landon helping (in his way) to decorate the center for the holidays!
    Tom Landon helping (in his way) to decorate the center for the holidays!
  • Thank you Nancy Okker for helping to decorate!
    Thank you Nancy Okker for helping to decorate!
  • Someone willing to be on a ladder!
    Someone willing to be on a ladder!
  • Loretta is directing the "Toms" in placing the shiny beads!
    Loretta is directing the "Toms" in placing the shiny beads!
  • Lynda deserves big points for helping decorate on fumes!
    Lynda deserves big points for helping decorate on fumes!
Tom Landon helping (in his way) to decorate the center for the holidays!
Tom Landon helping (in his way) to decorate the center for the holidays!

Gallery

  • Rev. Jim DeBiasio, founding Pastor of the Institute for Spiritual Development presents the chartering service for Oneonta Chapter, June 3, 2017
    Rev. Jim DeBiasio, founding Pastor of the Institute for Spiritual Development presents the chartering service for Oneonta Chapter, June 3, 2017
  • Rev. Diana Friedell at the Chartering Service 6-3-17
    Rev. Diana Friedell at the Chartering Service 6-3-17
  • Rev. Sue Landon at the Chartering Service for ISD Oneonta, 6-3-17
    Rev. Sue Landon at the Chartering Service for ISD Oneonta, 6-3-17
  • Rev. Sue Landon and Rev. Diana Friedell are installed as Ministers at the newly chartered ISD Oneonta, 6-3-17
    Rev. Sue Landon and Rev. Diana Friedell are installed as Ministers at the newly chartered ISD Oneonta, 6-3-17
  • Thanks to Board President, Kristen Niles for the beautiful cake to celebrate our dedication service!
    Thanks to Board President, Kristen Niles for the beautiful cake to celebrate our dedication service!
Rev. Jim DeBiasio, founding Pastor of the Institute for Spiritual Development presents the chartering service for Oneonta Chapter, June 3, 2017
Rev. Jim DeBiasio, founding Pastor of the Institute for Spiritual Development presents the chartering service for Oneonta Chapter, June 3, 2017

A metaphysical church in Oneonta?

Rev. Diana Friedell introduces the idea of bringing the Institute for Spiritual Development to Oneonta.  December 2016.

*Drumming Circle 7.7.19*
@ Darling Hill Farm Retreat in Westford, NY