Common Street Spiritual Center

Understanding Blame and Shame & How to Work Through Them
2024-06-16 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Title: Understanding Blame and Shame and how to Work Through Them.
Presenter: Glenn C. Koenig
Description: An afternoon workshop running under 2 hours, consisting of a
talk with slides and exercises for participants, with a time for questions &
answers at the conclusion.
Date & Time: Sunday, June 16th, 3:00 PM
Location: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA
01760, in the Moon Room.
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-blame-and-shame-and-how-to-work-through-them-tickets-920560109067
Recommended for: Anyone of any background
Invitation: Why do we often blame each other or ourselves? Where does
shame come from and why is it so often difficult to overcome? In this
workshop we will look at the origin of these feelings from a new perspective
as we seek to understand the role they play in our lives. This workshop
includes a presentation along with some simple exercises in which you are
welcome to participate. So bring your curiosity, your sense of humor, and
let’s explore together.

Meditation Mondays
2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2024-06-17 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

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2024-06-17 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
Spring 2024 Schedule (Mondays from 7-8pm)
Jan 8, 22
Feb 5, 26
Mar 4, 18
Apr 1, 15, 29
May 6, 13
June 3, 17
www.doctorjenkurz.com
www.finerprogram.org

Call of Love Yoga
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-06-27 18:00 - 19:15 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Call of Love Yoga
Hear channeled sources of Love and align with Oneness
Thursdays, June 6th – June 27th
Common Street Spiritual Center, Natick, MA
6 – 7:15 pm
Donations welcome. Cash or Venmo: @Judith-Thapa
Experience heart centered meditation, breathwork, gentle to moderate yoga poses, guided deep relaxation and sources of love channeled into healing frequencies
Judy O’Leary Thapa is a channel, energy healer, yoga teacher and yoga therapist. She has certifications in Sivananda yoga, Prenatal yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (Pryt.com) and with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT.org). Judy has over twenty years of experience teaching students of all ages.
Varunayoga.com / 617-417-4386 for yoga therapy and energy healing sessions.
Testimonials:
With Judy’s loving guidance, I had a profound experience of my body being filled with light. It was a heart opening and healing experience that has been an anchor through healing from injury and loss.”
~ Nia (Movement instructor)
“ Judy is a fantastic yoga instructor! I love how Judy guides you through every movement during your stretching to make sure you’re in the right position for your body. And then, she separates you from whatever was on your mind by getting you to focus on the here and now. “
~ Yoga participant at Project Comeback’s programming for veterans and rescued horses

Land Acknowledgment Reading
2024-06-23 10:30 - 12:00
The Open Circle is a space to immerse into an experience of the sacred with an inclusive and open-minded spiritual community. Together we seek truth and cultivate an atmosphere of respect, support, care, and inspiration.
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This Sunday we are excited to read, for the first time, our Land Acknowledgment, that we have been working on with the Natick Nipmuc Tribe. Please join us as we honor the Original Indigenous People of Natick with this Land Acknowledgment and the commitments it contains.
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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 stories to share that connect with the week’s theme.
Free and open to the public–yes, you can simply show up!

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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 exists to support the growth of a love-centered community of people who support each other on their journeys, find meaning and purpose together, and collaborate in the co-creation of a life-sustaining society.
As a community and a non-profit org, we play a supportive role in the greater movement of humanity’s awakening to compassion, understanding, and interconnection.
If you feel called to join our community, there’s more information about our inclusive and simple membership process here: www.commonstreet.org/membership

Metrowest Earth Fest
2024-06-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
We’re excited to see you at MetroWest Earth Fest, an opportunity to meet like-minded environmentalists near Natick, Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, Framingham, and beyond.
We’ll make new friends, inspire one another with the progress that has been made, and plan ways to amplify local campaigns together to have an impact for our planet.

In addition to socializing, there will be presentations and booths on:

Policy reforms currently before the legislature
Local actions by towns in our area
Using civil disobedience to increase public urgency for action
Plant-based cooking with treats and hands-on learning
How to grow mushrooms and their environmental applications

Please invite friends, feel free to bring a plant-based snack to share, and if you know of another local org that would like to table or present with us please reach out (team@baystatersnm.com)

Learn About Native American Style Flutes
2024-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
You are Invited to
An Evening to Learn About Native American Style Flutes
When: Sunday, June 23rd, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA
Who: Anyone who likes Native American Style Flutes, flute music, and especially anyone who is curious about these instruments and the music they can make.
What (Presentation): John Gass will talk about Native American Style Flutes, share some of the flutes from his collection, and play some of the styles of music that can be made with these beautiful instruments.
Presenter Bio: John has been playing Native American Style Flutes for almost 20 years. He has taught flute courses, facilitated flute circles, and hosted large flute gatherings. He lived in the Pacific Northwest for 35 years and has been here in New England for the last 2 years, and has been teaching and performing locally. This summer he will be teaching Introduction to the Native American Style Flute and facilitating a monthly flute circle at the Common Street Spiritual Center.
“I hope that you’ll come, spend some time, and learn about these beautiful instruments and the soothing music they can create. I look forward to meeting you.” John
This is a free, “drop-in,” event. You do not need to register.

Using Compassionate Touch to Fuel Deep Connection
2024-06-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Join us for a transformative workshop where you’ll learn to harness the power of compassionate touch to deepen your connections with yourself and others. This event is designed to provide you with practical tools and techniques to open your senses, connect intimately with others, and refine the quality of your touch. Whether you’re interacting with strangers or loved ones, you’ll leave with new skills to integrate compassionate touch into your daily life, enhancing your relationships and personal well-being.
*What to Expect:*
Introduction and Consent: Begin with an overview of the workshop, setting agreements and understanding the importance of consent.
Icebreaker Activities: Engage in exercises to create a comfortable and trusting environment.
Techniques for Sensory Awareness: Experience activities to heighten your sensory perception, including the use of aromas, fresh fruit, chocolate, feathers, and small instruments.
Group and Partner Exercises: Participate in group massages, dance exercises, and partner activities to explore and refine your touch.
Mindfulness and Self-Massage: Learn self-touch techniques to cultivate self-love and healing.
Light and Deep Touch Practices: Experiment with both light and deeper touch, guided by licensed massage therapists.
Closing Circle: Share reflections and plan how to integrate these practices into your everyday life.
*Facilitators:*
Our workshop is led by a team of experienced professionals:
Hsui Chang: Licensed Massage Therapist
Alice Belle: Licensed Massage Therapist
Becca Phillips: Licensed Massage Therapist and RYT, trained in Kaula Tantra Yoga and Tantra, with extensive experience in facilitating massage exchanges for non-bodyworkers, authentic relating, and open-hearted connecting.
Tim Lewandowski: Experienced Workshop Facilitator
*Event Details:*
Who Can Attend: This workshop is open to all genders and individuals aged 18 and above.
Pairing: Participants will be paired with strangers to give and receive touch, fostering new connections and experiences.
*Important Note: This is a no-nudity, non-sexual event. Please be mindful of this before signing up.
*Contribution:*
Cost: This event is free, but we suggest a donation of $20. Your presence and feedback are highly valued, and we welcome everyone regardless of their ability to donate.
*Registration:*
Please register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-compassionate-touch-to-fuel-deep-connection-tickets-915792579257?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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If you have any questions or concerns, please email Becca at rebeccajemmaphillips@gmail.com.

Open Circle Gathering
2024-06-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-18 10:30 - 12:00 and 3 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

Open Circle and Community Brunch
2024-07-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-01 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

MIke Tamburo Sound Meditation Concert in Natick
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Mike Tamburo of Crown of Eternity returns to Natick for a powerful sound meditation and musical experience!
Allow yourself to enter a timeless space of listening as Crown of Eternity’s Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 50+ overtone rich instruments including Gongs, Bells, Hammered Dulcimer and tuned metal instruments. Listeners have described Mike Tamburo’s music as an adventure in listening; sonic bliss; a deep and lasting vibrational rejuvenation for body and spirit; a profound aesthetic experience; a journey through the senses and a perceptual roller coaster. Allow yourself to be still and listen.
Space is limited! Get your tickets in advance!
PLEASE BRING a yoga mat, blanket, or cushion for your comfort during extended relaxation on the floor.
We invite you to co-create a sensitive, safe, deep listening and meditative experience for all participants. It is expected that all will commit to an agreement of being still, quiet and honor and respect a deep transformative space throughout the entire experience. It is our intention to create an inclusive experience.
ABOUT MIKE TAMBURO
Mike Tamburo is a world-renowned musician, composer, artist and educator. He is known and loved for his transformational live concerts performed on his personally curated set of gongs, bells and other metal instruments.
A lifelong multi-instrumentalist, Tamburo has focused his talents on metal percussion instruments, string instruments (hammered dulcimer, guitar, zither, shahi baaja), as well as electronic instruments (synths, looping).
Since 1994, Tamburo has shared more than 2,000 concerts and workshops. He has recorded over 70 albums, both solo and in collaboration with Crown of Eternity, Meisha, Arco Flute Foundation, Psychic Frost, Brother Ong and more, ranging from epic gong music to ecstatic and transcendental string music, as well as folk, drone, space rock, ambient, mantra music and sometimes unclassifiable sounds. This man loves music in all its forms!
He teaches gong music, both in person and online with School of Gong. He is also a part of the far-reaching ethnomusicology trio, Dig Deeper, with Mitch Nur and Thomas Orr Anderson. Their online classes have explored countless musical concepts with a focus on the cultural and personal uses of sound for healing, meditation, trance, ecstatic states, relaxation, self transformation, perception, psycho-acoustics, scientific discovery, time and community.
An early adoptee of meditation, Tamburo’s music offers space for journeying, self-exploration and deep introspection. During many of his early performances, he experienced altered states of consciousness and out of body experiences. To understand these experiences, he explored kundalini yoga, energy work, the therapeutic use of sound and how sound impacts consciousness, human perception and self healing. His love for long sustained drones, overtones and psychoacoustics continues to inspire him to explore music in further directions.
Tamburo is also an interdisciplinary sound artist, instrument builder, video artist, sound therapist, writer and meditation teacher.

Cacao Ceremony & Authentic Relating
2024-07-11 19:00 - 22:00
Join Stephanie and Rosh for an evening of Ceremony & Meaningful Connection. We will start our evening with Cacao to awaken and open our hearts. Gathering in love we will move our way into exploring some playful Authentic Relating Games to deepen our abilities to be in authentic connection with ourselves and others.
Cacao Ceremony with Stephanie Brown:
Cacao is a sacred plant medicine tradition that has been utilized for thousands of years to facilitate deeper heart opening and love, effortless focus, amazing meditation or spiritual practice, and for inspiration & creativity. Cacao is a powerful catalyst for all types of inner work, and in a ceremony, it supports our healing and growth. When approached this way, cacao will offer opportunities to cultivate greater self-love, awareness and expansion of our consciousness. This cacao comes from Guatemala and is single origin, organic, and fair trade, and created with love.
Authentic Relating Game Night Led by Rosh:
AR Games were created to give you a playbook for how to begin relating on an authentic level. Often communication starts and stops because we feel unsure about how to approach it, what to say, or what to ask. Turning communication into a game provides a guiding structure and set of agreements for everyone involved. This removes a lot of the stress and anxiety from connection, and adds in an inviting element of play.
AR Games (played with 2 or more people) are designed to take you from Surface level answers to → Sharing what’s really going on.
From Feeling disconnected to → Feeling a real bond.
From Not knowing what to say to→ A connected in-flow conversation.
From Lack of understanding to→ Gaining helpful insights about each other.
Playing these games help build skills for any relationship: Romantic partnerships, families, roommates, friends, community groups, teams, and clientele.
Book Your Tickets @ Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cacao-ceremony-authentic-relating-tickets-929852984307?aff=oddtdtcreator
What to bring: Bring a journal and a water bottle + something comfy to sit on (Yoga Mat / Blanket / Pillow).
Enter the church and go up to the Moon Room. Please arrive on time for 7pm or if not 7:15pm the latest as not to disrupt the Cacao Ceremony. If you have trouble making it on-time please text us @ 720 495 7797 so we can accommodate you.
Suggest Cost: $20 – $30 | Book Online @ Eventbrite Sliding Scale Always Available – For those in need to connect & without the means to contribute. Just text 720 495 7797 and we will hook you up!

Awakening - Exploring The Dance Of Light & Dark
2024-07-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Dear friends,
You are invited to join us for a unique and enriching spiritual experience at our gathering called Awakening.
This is definitely not a traditional church service. Awakening offers a space where individuals can come together to explore and deepen their spiritual journey in a supportive community setting.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT AWAKENING:
– Brief Music/Meditation: Take a moment to settle in. Experience the power of mindfulness and connect with Spirit.
– Interactive Exploration and Discussion: Explore both the light and dark aspects of life (and of yourself) with nuance and compassion instead of rules and judgment.
– Engage in meaningful reflection, open dialogue, and explore innovative perspectives. Do you disagree with commonly held ideas about our Divine nature? BRING IT! This is a place where you have permission to share and explore your truth with other intelligent beings who have similar questions.
– Stories From The Other Side: Hear stories from people who have had direct experiences with the other side.
– Coffee / Chai Hour: After our gathering, join us for a relaxed coffee hour where you can connect with fellow attendees, discuss ideas, and deepen your sense of community.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
At Awakening, there are no experts or authorities dictating how you should think or live. Instead, we embrace curiosity and inquiry, encouraging questions that expand our possibilities and foster personal growth.
Come be a part of this experiment with us. Let’s create something beautiful together. All that’s required is an open mind and a willingness to explore.
Please RSVP to this event by grabbing your free ticket on Eventbrite. Your RSVP helps us ensure a meaningful experience for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you at Awakening.
Jason and Amanda

Dub Yoga
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
? UNIQUE EVENT ? Strictly Yard Ent. presents DUB YOGA Thursday, July 18th I August15th I Sep 19th from 7-8 pm at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA.
? This will be a special evening of Yoga, Dub & Reggae, and community featuring Yoga from Dr. Jen Kurz in tandem with live DJing from Selector Jah Rich!
❤️ All levels of Yoga are welcome to this vinyasa flow, there is plenty of parking, and the cost is $10 or food pantry donations. All are welcome!
?️ The beautiful Common Street Spiritual Center is the place to be, and this venue continues to host and promote top tier spiritual entrepreneurship and community events in the MetroWest.
? This is the second summer of DUB YOGA and last year’s sessions were well attended and received!
? WHAT IS DUB, might you ask?
Dub is one of the many sub genres of Reggae music. Dub is instrumental Reggae that is artistically enhanced and layered with effects like echo and reverb as well as production techniques like splicing in snipits of vocals or sporadically dropping out all the instruments except for the powerful, stripped down drum and bass. Dub gives the recording engineer the opportunity to become the musician as their multi-track mixing console acts as the instrument. An engineer making Dub is like a chef creating a unique meal not often seen on most menus! Jamaican producer and engineer King Tubby is credited as the inventor of Dub, as he first experimented with ways to manipulate and “dub out” his instrumental tracks in the early 1970s. Today, his innovation and influence is widely heard in genres like techno, drum and bass, and dubstep. Dub stands as another example of the rich contributions of Jamaican music. Jah Rich 7/19/23
Suggested donation $10 or food pantry donations of non-perishable items.
All welcome!

Annual Corn Moon Social: Natick Nipmuc Tribe
2024-09-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
