The Turning Practice of The Whirling Dervishes
2028-07-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2028-08-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2028-09-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2028-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
All are welcome. No experience necessary. From the tradition of the great love poet Rumi, these classes provide instruction in the whirling practice which polishes the heart, clears the mind, and trains the body to participate in wordless prayer.
The format of the classes will usually include warm-up exercises, then turning instruction, Zikr, and/or other aspects of Mevlevi Sufi tradition such as teachings from Rumi.
First class by donation. There is a fee for ongoing classes, however, a tight budget should not prevent participation.
Contact vnkpayton@gmail.com for more information, or if in doubt about cancellation due to weather.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2028-07-29 11:45 - 12:45, 2028-08-05 11:45 - 12:45, 2028-08-12 11:45 - 12:45, 2028-08-19 11:45 - 12:45, 2028-08-26 11:45 - 12:45, 2028-09-02 11:45 - 12:45, 2028-09-09 11:45 - 12:45, 2028-09-16 11:45 - 12:45 and 8 more dates | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Whoever said no pain no gain, obviously has never worked out to Bollywood music. Join me for BollyX – Bollywood Dance Workout. Let’s dance and workout together to remain healthy, physically and mentally while having lots of fun!
Get ready to groove to the beats of the vibrant Bollywood tunes while burning 400 – 800 calories. No prior dance experience is required; I will guide you through the steps, show modifications and ensure a fun-filled session. So, grab your friends or make new friends at the class, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to unleash your inner Bollywood star!
Register here: https://www.thebollywooddance.com/booking-calendar/bollyx-in-natick?referral=service_list_widget

Open Circle and Community Brunch
2028-08-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2028-09-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2028-10-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2028-11-05 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.

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.

RSVP Optional at this link: https://forms.gle/eykBCHZrWD52XfkKA

African American Saturday School
2028-08-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2028-09-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2028-10-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
African American Saturday SchoolThird Saturdays | 12:00–3:00 PMMeeting Room, Common Street Spiritual CenterFacilitated by Deborah Mitchell
African American Saturday School is a monthly gathering devoted to learning, reflection, and community rooted in the rich history and cultural legacy of African Americans. Led by educator and community leader Deborah Mitchell, this program offers a space to study African American history through autobiographies, guided lesson plans, book discussions, and presentations from guest speakers.
Participants will explore the stories, struggles, creativity, and contributions that have shaped African American life in the United States and beyond. Sessions may include storytelling, music, and artistic expression that illuminate the historical journey and cultural traditions of African Americans.
The program will also provide space to examine current policy issues affecting African American communities today. Through dialogue and shared learning, the gathering aims to serve as a thoughtful forum—a place where people of all races, creeds, and denominations can engage deeply with history while reflecting on the challenges and possibilities of the present.
African American Saturday School is also intended to inspire the next generation of leaders by connecting historical knowledge with a sense of responsibility for the future.
The program is open and free to the public. A goodwill offering is welcome but not required. Books and African-American-inspired artwork by local, regional, and international artists will also be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join this ongoing space for learning, culture, and community.
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Meeting ID: 792 7172 7876
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Rite of the Womb
2028-08-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2028-09-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2028-10-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for The Rite of the Womb, a monthly women’s circle, typically held every third Saturday at Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick.

This sacred gathering offers a space to connect, heal, and celebrate your feminine essence through empowering workshops and sacred sisterhood. The evening culminates in the Rite of the Womb, a shamanic ceremony for releasing fear and ancestral pain to reclaim your inner power. Throughout the evening, you’ll be embraced by a supportive women’s community, fostering connections that uplift and inspire.
Specific theme and workshop details will be updated in the Common Street Spiritual Center calendar event description within the month leading up to the event: https://commonstreet.org/series/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing/
If you feel called, a few items you may want to bring:

A snack to share with the group
A personal water bottle
Any items you would like honored on the collective altar
Divination tools you work with (examples: crystals, cards, smokes, etc)
Musical instruments such as drums or rattles
Anything else that you feel will support the space!

Contact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or via text or WhatsApp at 617-980-6022 with any questions or concerns.
Although preregistration is not required, it is helpful for event preparations. Suggested donation to support the center, workshop supplies and the group is $22 to $44, although no one will be turned away for financial hardship.
Preregister using the following form link: https://forms.gle/SiZUYrMemju433yK8
