Institute for Spiritual Development

A Metaphysical Church and School for Spiritual Development 

  • Weekly Intutive Development Circles-  explore & expand with like-minded souls
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An open circle for those who are looking to further their spiritual growth by the intensification that happens in groups, and are longing to belong to a regular group where intuitive gifts can continue to unfold and develop in a group of like-minded individuals.

There are brand new  Development Circles starting up now, at the Lotus Center in Oneonta, facilitated by  a different certified Medium every Tuesday, and we meet from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. There are guided meditations, lessons, & lively discussion on a variety of metaphysical topics, ranging from Past Lives, to world healing, dreaming & spirit guides.  and exercise our intuitive channels. Only for those who are taking their spiritual development, and psychic development seriously. WELCOME! and if you would like to participate, please call or email the facilitator of your chosen group, introduced to you on this page to the right.

First Tuesdays starting Jan. 7th-
with Renee Ranke, Psychic Medium
  • Discovered her intuitive abilities after the sudden and unexpected death of her husband.
  • A ministerial student at the Institute for Spiritual Development
  • Completed a spiritual mediumship program with Rev. Julie MacDonald
  • Studied with Rev. Judith Rochester and Lisa Williams
  • Specializes in direct communication with Spirit
  • To RSVP to this circle:  reneelk@hotmail.com; Web: Mystical Moments Remembered
  • Renee drives an hour to get here, she will only hold this circle if there are 5 pre-registered
Second Tuesdays
with Rev. Diana Friedell 
Diana is owner of the 17 year old business Tuning In - Tuning Up , has a teaching degree from SUNY Oneonta, taught Acting at Hartwick College, trained at Fellowships of the Spirit in Lily Dale, NY, coordinates the annual SHIFT NY Holistic & Spiritual Arts Fair and now serves as Director and teaching faculty for the newly formed Chapter of the Institute for Spiritual Development in Oneonta, NY.

More Info about Diana:
RSVP with interest in attending this circle to Diana at dfriedell@tuningin-tuningup.com
Third Tuesdays - Healing Circle
with Rev. Kristen Niles
Kristen Niles. . .
  • 10 years experience as a student and practitioner of the intuitive arts.
  •  Owner and founder of “Chrysalis” in Oneonta, NY
  •  Personal development coach, Energy Healing, and Intuitive Tarot.
  • Is graduating from the Ministerial Program at the Institute for Spiritual Development, on October 6th!
  • Founding and ongoing Board President at the Institute
  •  More Info:  chrysaliscoachingbykdniles.com

Mondays with Story Lucile Ducey at


You may attend either Monday Mornings 10-12 noon

or Monday Evenings 5 to 6:30 pm, Please choose one.

A seer since childhood, Story is an academically trained philosopher and classically trained Psychic-Medium.

35 years of experience in teaching Metaphysics  in the Metropolitan New York area. Story is a former faculty and board member of the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, a graduate of Columbia University, and The New Seminary.

RSVP with interest in attending this circle, and for directions to storyducey@gmail.com