Open Circle Gathering
2023-07-09 10:30 - 11:45, 2023-07-16 10:30 - 11:45, 2023-07-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates
The Open Circle is a weekly gathering of like-minded spiritual seekers who show up to connect authentically, share our truths, and be held in the space of a growth-oriented and loving community.

In the Open Circle, everyone has a chance to contribute as we move around the circle. You’re welcome to bring poems, songs, prayers, and insights to share.

Free and open to the public–yes, you can simply show up!

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to register here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7\n
The Spiritual Center community is holding space for change in the lives of our members and in our world.
*we embrace diverse forms of spiritual practice and artistic expression
*we cultivate a hopeful societal vision built on principles of compassion and justice
*we support the growth of a consciousness of interconnection across human differences and between people and the whole web of life around us
*we build authentic community based on principles like love, respect, kindness, and collaboration

If this resonates, please join us! You’re welcome to become a member simply by filling out the form on this page: www.commonstreet.org/membership

Our current schedule for Open Circle is that we are meeting in person on 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays, and virtually or hybrid on 3rd Sundays. 1st Sundays include a potluck brunch and are less formal. However, in 2023 we are experimenting with a hybrid 3rd Sundays, with both in person and virtual options.

Open Circle and Community Brunch
2023-08-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-03 10:30 - 12:00
On the first Sundays of the month, we combine our Open Circle Gathering with a community potluck brunch.

We gather and connect in a more relaxed, less structured way, yet with threads of meaning and spirituality tying it all together.

You’re welcome, if it would bring you joy, to contribute a food or drink item to share as part of the community brunch. Another option is to bring non-perishable food or toiletry items for our free mini-pantry.

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to sign up here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7

Our community is finding a creative place in the spiritual world, where new forms of spiritual practice, artistic expression, and self-awareness are emerging to support humanity to meet the challenges of our times. We are finding balance within ourselves, making peace across differences, and stepping up to protect the Earth.

We welcome folks of all beliefs and backgrounds to build community with us as we align around a hopeful sense of common purpose. To become a member, please fill out the membership form here: www.commonstreet.org/membership

Candlelight Peace Vigil at Rita's Labyrinth
2023-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Paula Brown’s House, 62 School Street, Holliston, MA
If world events are weighing as heavy on your heart as they are on ours, please join us for a candlelight peace vigil at Rita’s Labyrinth on Monday, October 9 at 6pm.

Tholpavakoothu Shadow Puppet Play of Kerala, India
2023-10-28 16:00 - 18:15 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Experience shadow puppetry by firelight! Witness scenes from the dramatic epic Ramayana, complete with scenes of battles, trickery, and the natural world, performed by masters of Tholpavakoothu, a traditional form of shadow puppetry from Kerala, India.

Sign up for this FREE event here. https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tholpavakoothu-shadow…

Handmade puppets will be for sale in the lobby for the duration of the event!
4:00 – 4:30 pm – Registration
4:30 – 5:00 pm – Try a puppet and visit with the performers behind the scenes.
5:00 – 6:15 pm – Introduction, Ramayana performance, and Q&A with artists.

This event is provided at no charge, thanks to a grant from the Stuart Foundation.

Know the Artists
Rahul Koonathara – is the younger son of legendary shadow puppet master Padmashri Ramachandra Pulavar and Rajalakshmi, born to a traditional lineage of puppet practitioners preserving the temple traditional art form tholpavakoothu for the past 12 generations.
Presently, he is a graduate student at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies under the guidance of Professor Matthew Isaac Cohen.

Rahul has completed his bachelors degree in Physics and Masters degree in Folklore studies and specialized acting degree from National School of Drama, Bangalore.

Rahul has led major roles in traditional and contemporary shadow puppetry productions in the theatre company Tholpavakoothu & Puppet Centre in national and International festivals across the globe.

Anthony Sellito Budney – is an educational and puppet expert at Ballard Institute Museum of Puppetry. He has graduated from the University of Connecticut puppet arts program.

Gokul Krishnan – is a graduate student at Electrical Engineering department at the University of Connecticut. He is pursuing research in Shadow puppetry and Machine learning.

Work of Love: Common Threads Workshop
2023-10-29 10:30 - 12:00
We are excited to welcome Amy Adams, artist and facilitator, for this dynamic workshop experience.
MOO is an acronym that describes a methodology for human connection. The acronym is explained in the session.
This experience is a journey into a pathway that assists how we engage in complex conversations and scenarios. This pathway of conversation is a key component to addressing circumstances and scenarios, both unexpected and intentional.
Attendees will then help create the start for the symbolic Common Threads driven installation, that will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Participants will exit the journey with a usable platform that will serve as an effective foundation for understanding, atonement, healing and community building.
FREE and open to the public.

Open Circle Gathering
2023-11-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-11-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-24 10:30 - 12:00
The Open Circle is a weekly gathering of like-minded spiritual seekers who show up to connect authentically, share our truths, and be held in the space of a growth-oriented and loving community.

In the Open Circle, everyone has a chance to contribute as we move around the circle. You’re welcome to bring poems, songs, prayers, and insights to share.

Free and open to the public–yes, you can simply show up!

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to register here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7\n
The Spiritual Center community is holding space for change in the lives of our members and in our world.
*we embrace diverse forms of spiritual practice and artistic expression
*we cultivate a hopeful societal vision built on principles of compassion and justice
*we support the growth of a consciousness of interconnection across human differences and between people and the whole web of life around us
*we build authentic community based on principles like love, respect, kindness, and collaboration

If this resonates, please join us! You’re welcome to become a member simply by filling out the form on this page: www.commonstreet.org/membership

Bollywood Dance for Kids
2023-12-02 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-09 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Kids between the age of 4-8 learn and perform Bollywood dance.
Gift your kid a piece of a fun culture. See your kids shine with all the confidence when they perform, your eyes will tear up and your heart will fill with pride. Dancing (especially Bollywood) and performing is one of the best ways to build confident personality and presence, saying this based on my personal experience. Let them start early so they don’t have those could’ve should’ve moments, and they learn to venture into the world with 100% of their ability. And did I mention the health and happiness benefits?
Yup! All this just by dancing on some of the awesomest Bollywood music for 10 Saturdays.
Register here: https://www.bollywoodstepbystep.com/booking-calendar/kids-learn-perform-bollywood?referral=service_list_widget

Wall of Grass Concert for Mini-Pantry/Toy Drive
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Wall of Grass is an amazing group of over 15 highly skilled rock, jazz, and folk musicians who are coming together for an evening of music to benefit our mini pantry and collect toys for children this holiday season.
They also bring the whole audience together to sing and feel connected and be inspired by the power of music.
“We are so happy to be returning to the Common Street Spiritual Center for a show to benefit the Common Good Mini~ food pantry….and this year requesting toys as well!”

Wall of Grass
*Featuring:
Bruce Bears
Catharine David
Joe Donnelly
Jim Gambino
Kylie Harris
Peter Hoffman
Stu Kimball
Kelly Knapp
Paul Kochanski
Sandy Martin
Chris Pahud
Denis Semprebon
Glenn Shambroom
Jamie Walker
David Weden
Laurie Young

**Suggested donation: $20 worth of non-perishable food items and/or hygiene products for the Common Good mini-food pantry and/or a child-safe toy. Cash donations also accepted.

This is gonna be great … so looking forward to this!

Christmas Eve by Candlelight
2023-12-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Celebrate and experience the joy of Christmas Eve with our inclusive, multi-faith community.

Together we will remember, contemplate, and find new hope for our lives and our world.

We will bring light to each other as we discover it within ourselves.

The gathering will include candle-lighting, singing, and a message by Spiritual Center director Rev. Dr. Ian Mevorach.

This service is free and open to the public. Families and children are welcome. People of all faiths and spiritual paths are welcome.
