Common Street Spiritual Center

Bwiti Fire Talk: An Introduction to African Spirituality
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
The Bwiti tradition is a spiritual practice that originated in southern Gabon but has now spread in different branches throughout Gabon, Cameroon, Congo, and beyond. Bwiti is not a religion, but a traditional spiritual path known to initiates as the “art of knowing” and the “study of life itself.”
The fire talk is an essential element of Bwiti healing practices. Every ceremony begins with a fire talk where Bwiti teachings are shared. In order to promote wisdom and groundedness in the village, elders and medicine carriers (Ngangas and Maboundis) provide counseling rooted in the Bwiti teachings before the community partakes in ingesting medicine.
This fire talk session will be co-facilitated by Pamela “Ngondet Na Di Puma” Rosario Pérez and
Will “Etsika Mbudi” Dickerson II. Ngondet and Etsika are traditional medicine and culture carriers of the Missoko Bwiti lineage, initiated by the 10th-generation nima Papa Moughenda Mikala.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2024-10-26 11:45 - 12:45 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 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.bollywoodstepbystep.com/booking-calendar/in-person-in-natick-center-1?referral=service_list_widget

Annual Diwali Celebration
2024-10-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Diwali is a celebration of light overcoming darkness and good triumphing over evil.
During this gathering, members of the local Indian community will share traditional songs, prayers, and art, and invite us all to reflect together on the meaning of Diwali.
The Spiritual Center thanks Swati Dave for her leadership in organizing this special celebration.
