Common Street Spiritual Center

Meditation Mondays
2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Meditation Room @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Whether you’re curious to begin or years into a practice, start the week off right with Meditation Mondays. Try out breathwork, chanting, sound baths and other techniques in a collaborative and supportive setting.

Meditators of all levels are welcome to drop in 7-8PM on Monday nights! Come every week or as often as works in your schedule. FREE. No registration required.

For more information, please email weronika.zawora@gmail.com

Conscious Kundalini Yoga
2023-11-30 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-12-07 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-12-14 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-12-21 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-12-28 09:15 - 10:15 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join Nelya for a Kundalini-inspired community class to restore spirit, mind, and body. We start by tuning in with breath work and mantra, followed by a warm up and Kriya (set of Kundalini exercises). We’ll end with a relaxing meditation. Each class focuses on a unique theme, from self love and immune support to connecting with your intuition. This class is an invitation to slow down and look inward to connect with a deeper consciousness. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

Members – $11
Non-members – $15
To register, Venmo @Nelya-Binder (#6560) or email nelya@rootedsanctuary.com
To learn more about Nelya’s yoga, healing, and community work, check out www.rootedsanctuary.com.

Rekindle The Flame
2023-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Rekindle the flame is a yoga class with the purpose of helping you ignite the relationship between you and your body. As any other relationship in your life your connection to your body is crucial for survival. In this class gentle slow movement along with sound vibration and frequency therapy will be combined to foster the perfect environment to ignite the flame between body, soul and spirit. In this class we leave the mind at the door and only feel our way through the journey of enlightenment. Enjoying not only the destination but the journey along the way.

Men's Wisdom Council
2023-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
What does it mean to be a “Man”?
Most men find that there is no clear answer to that question. It’s never been easy being a man. We take on the roles that society assigns us, without being given clear instructions. Role models that are offered up to us don’t speak to our deeper concerns, or rarely reply from the depths that our spirits require.
Councils have long been used by many traditions and cultures as a way to come together and gain a greater understanding of the world. The Men’s Wisdom Council continues this sacred tradition of sharing and deep listening.
Our circle we will strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where we can take turns telling our stories, sharing our concerns, and learning from each other—as we explore how we, as men, walk through the stages of our lives.
Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.
Meets upstairs in the studio space. Enter through school street door.

Natick Music Makers
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
What: Natick Music Makers
When: First Fridays, 7-9pm
Where: Common Street Spiritual Center, Upstairs
How much: Cost; 100% of your $10 entry fee goes to the center to support its mission*
Who: You & Us!! ?
Hello! We want to play music with YOU!
If you have a basic musical ability (play an instrument, know your chords), We welcome you to bring your instrument; guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, ukelele, voice, and more – for a night of playing songs together. We’ll finish out the night with a jam.
Point of the event is to have fun and make music together. There is little expectation beyond that.
Format of the event: we’ll play relatively easy songs which are 3-5 chords. We’ll have a list to choose from for this event, and we’ll cast them on a screen / or have on poster-boards, so everyone can see the chords and lyrics. We’ll draw numbers from a hat @ 7pm and that will be the order of those wanting to lead a song. If you just want to play, then just play!
Genres include but not limited to Rock, Pop, Folk, Blues. Typically, we’ll be mostly in 4/4 time to keep things simple. I’ll start off the 1st song to get us warmed up, then we’ll take turns leading a song (optional if you desire to).
Note: we’ll play mostly “clean” in terms of sound, but some basic pedals / effects are permitted such as Wah, Compressor, Reverb, Delay, etc. Ear plugs will be available.
Also Note: respectfulness of everyone’s ability level is expected, kindness is appreciated. This is for fun, and there is no expectation that the songs will sound like the original nor do we really desire for it to.
Keep your alcohol and drugs and pets at home.
We’ll take a break about halfway through to socialize and munch on snacks.
If you have any questions, you can reach me by email: MrDaveStewart@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!

Natick Music Makers

*Free if you’re a member of Common St. Spiritual Center. See this link if interested: https://commonstreet.org/membership/

Yogic Open Mic
2023-12-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Come be youuu in this intentionally loving, divinely sacred, and deeply spiritual community.
There will be…
saging centering meditation sound bowl healing pranayama live music

~Halfway through~
An enlivening ecstatic dance lead by DJ Fae Bae followed by a powerful drumming circle lead by Dominic Castellano

more live music chanting poetry reading + more Oooo soo yummYYY!

Please arrive early if you would like to join in the opening meditation!

Sliding scale, $20-40, cash at door or venmo @commonstreet

We will have some percussive instruments available as well as yoga mats and blankets, but please bring if you have your own drums or mats, bolsters, anything to be totally comfortable!

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti See you there! Ali, Dominic, Jaclynn, & Miranda

Open Circle and Community Brunch
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

SoulCollage® for Personal Growth and Development
2023-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
SoulCollage® is a fun collage art form using your imagination, creativity and intuition. It is an amazing process for accessing the many sides of your personality. You will create a series of collaged cards using found images from magazines or photos from which you will then journal and share your insights. SoulCollage® has proven to be a valuable tool for spiritual and personal growth! It’s FUN and no artistic experience is necessary! Collaging helps cultivate peace and relaxation of body, mind, and spirit. It provides an opportunity to improve your health, relationships and overall sense of wellbeing. SoulCollage® is a powerful tool that can help one achieve optimal growth and development by:
• Developing new and creative solutions to life’s difficulties.
• Fostering respect, empathy, and acceptance for self and others.
• Learning to experience and express emotions in a healthy manner.
• Providing insight in how to prevent or solve inner conflicts and emotional struggles.
• Improving self-worth and confidence in one’s abilities.
To register, Contact Nadine Lucas at nadineelucas@gmail.com

Introduction to Shamanic Journeying: Connect with Your Power Animal
2023-12-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Introduction to Shamanic Journeying:
Connect with Your Power Animal
“Shamanic journeying is the inner art of traveling to the invisible worlds beyond ordinary reality in order to retrieve information for change in any area of our lives, from spirituality and health to work and relationships” (Sandra Ingerman, 2007).
Power animals are an elemental component of shamanism and all shamans work with power animals to help bring about spiritual, physical and emotional healing at the soul or spirit level. One or more power animals may help us throughout our lives. All of us have access to our power animals and our power animals want to work with us!
In this workshop, you will be guided to independently travel to the shamanic lower world through a meditative journeying state and meet your power animal. We will also discover the various ways to work with power animals in daily life and to assist in understanding specific intentions or gifts they have to offer.
It is recommended you bring any items that will help you descend into this state of consciousness. Such materials can include an eye covering, pillow, blanket, mat, and wearing comfortable clothing. Cushions, yoga mats, and blankets will be available.
In your shamanic journey space, you may gain information from the lower world spirits and your power animal. Bringing a journal can be valuable to record the messages received for further integration and referencing.
No prior shamanic or journeying experience necessary. All levels of shamanic practice are welcome! Email Sherry @ sherrysolchnp@gmail.com with questions.
Space limited to 12 participants, preregistration required by following this link: https://forms.gle/bjvX7HqCAhXo2TK38
Exchange $30

Plant-Based Meal Prep Workshop and Dinner
2023-12-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | kitchen, 15 Common Street, Natick, MA
Plant-Based Meal Prep workshop and Dinner
Join us for a fun and informative evening at our Plant-Based Meal Prep Workshop and Dinner! Discover the delicious world of plant-based cooking and learn how to create nutritious meals that are good for you and the planet. Plus take home 5 meals to enjoy throughout the week!
During this hands-on workshop, chef Amanda Short will guide you through the process of preparing flavorful plant-based dishes from scratch. Learn essential cooking techniques, explore a variety of ingredients, and gain practical tips for incorporating more plant-based meals into your daily routine.
After the workshop, we’ll sit down together to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Indulge in a delicious dinner where you can savor the flavors of the dishes you helped create while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion for healthy and sustainable eating.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about incorporating more plant-based meals into your diet, this workshop is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your culinary skills and enjoy a mouthwatering plant-based feast!

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2023-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Yoga in the Sanctuary with Dr. Jen Kurz: This moderate level vinyasa class can improve strength, balance, and well-being through yoga postures, breath, and sound.
The class meets in the sanctuary and is a beautiful way to attend to your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Donations are welcome and all proceeds support our Common Purse fund, so it is also a charitable form of yoga!
Suggested donation $10-15, cash or venmo @commonstreet
Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
wwww.doctorjenkurz.com
www.finerprogram.org

Set Free & Rise
2023-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
The end of the year is near. As one chapter ends another one begins. In this unique 90 minutes experience Somatic Breath-work, Sound, Vibration and Frequency therapies are combined. Somatic Breath-work is an inward journey, where you explore and encounter who you truly are at the root of your soul through breath. Transmuting what no longer serves you so that you can make decisions in your life from a clear perspective. Synchronizing back to your heart beat. As we move through life we have traumatic experiences and those experiences get stored in our bodies and energetic fields. Through breath and sound we are able to transmute those emotions and receive clarity to be present in our relationships, our passions and in our lives. Sound/Vibration allows every cell in your body to be cleansed, restored and rejuvenated creating an invigorating encounter in the journey of life allowing true healing to happen. If you are ready to transform and create space to reconstruct the life of your dreams this event is for you.

Open Circle Gathering
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

Transformation Circle with Soundhealing and Breathwork
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an immersion into collective presence in 2 hours container Friday night. With multiple modalities celebrating aliveness together, we will weave interactive sharing circle, breathwork, sound healing and connection with one another. We’ll practice together how to surrender anything that has been held in your heart. We’ll gently hold them together in a circle and transmute to light through vibration and breath.

Friday December 15th – @ 7pm – 9pm
What to bring: Yoga Mat / Blanket /Pillow/Water
2nd Floor, Moon Room

Suggested Donation
$20+ cash or venmo
Venmo: @tov-demirel

How We Healed / How We Heal
2023-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
How We Healed / How We Heal, A Gathering Facilitated by Paul W. Gerzon
Life can be wonderful. Our human capacity for love, enjoyment, and wisdom is endless; and the love a person can feel for other human beings, for nature, and for life itself, is beautiful. Experiencing all this is less likely to happen, however, if we have not healed emotional wounds; if we have not learned that “the mind is a great servant but a terrible master”; and if we don’t know how to love ourselves, including our bodies.
Today’s gathering is about being more whole.
In part one, we will talk about what healing is: what do we mean by that word? Then those who are moved to will have the time and space to share about what healing they have experienced, and by what methods, circumstances, and / or experiences.
In part two, we will generate a list of what seems to be necessary for healing. We will do that as a collective mind by noticing our own experiences, from our in-the-moment thinking, and from what we’ve learned from videos, from books, from peers, and / or from professionals who have been helpful.
Please come if you wish to explore this subject!
Such gatherings can accelerate our individual learning and growing, as well as provide “people medicine” for everyone present.

Personal note:
I am grateful for the healing I have experienced. In my case, growing up, my head energy was loved and supported. My thoughts were welcome. In contrast, my heart energy was not supported, and emotions of any were not welcomed and certainly were not mirrored. No one in my family or at school taught me any emotional awareness.
My life is enormously different now that much childhood wounding is healed. An important shift for me was when I could see my parents as glasses half full, instead of half empty. Through certain healing contexts and experiences, I came to see them as being perfect (if you’ll excuse that overworked word) exactly as they were!
I stopped judging them. That led to stopping judging myself, and that led to not judging anybody. I live a lighter and happier life now.
(By the way, not judging anybody does not mean “making no distinctions” or “not seeing differences”!)

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Yoga in the Sanctuary with Dr. Jen Kurz: This moderate level vinyasa class can improve strength, balance, and well-being through yoga postures, breath, and sound.
The class meets in the sanctuary and is a beautiful way to attend to your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Donations are welcome and all proceeds support our Common Purse fund, so it is also a charitable form of yoga!
Suggested donation $10-15, cash or venmo @commonstreet
Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
www.doctorjenkurz.com
www.finerprogram.org

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.
