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SUMMARY:Show & Share
DESCRIPTION:Held in a community circle format\, this event is free of charge (donations accepted) and will provide space for folks to gather face-to-face. It will be a place where people can connect in a vibe of safety\, spiritual communion\, openness\, honesty\, and non-judgement to share whatever they wish. My hope is for this to be something of a compassionate and open-hearted ‘show and tell’ for adults\, a place where the inner child can have space to play freely\, experience emotional release\, and heal through the joy of supportive human connection! \nIf you want to share feelings: fears\, joys\, and get into deep places that are often difficult in surface-level conversations\, you are welcome. If you choose to share stories\, poems\, songs\, life experiences\, you are welcome. Want to share creative emotional expression\, dance\, photo albums\, or something else that is important to you? YOU ARE WELCOME!\n—————\n-At the open and close of each meeting I will facilitate a short sound healing and guided meditation. Also\, if a few people bring instruments\, we could do a peaceful jam session at the end of the event… I’m always up for those!\n-While I don’t wish to make any topics explicitly off limits\, we will practice compassionate and respectful communication. There will be a ‘talking stick’ of some sort\, so the only ground rules will be: don’t interrupt while someone is sharing\, don’t respond directly to a share without asking permission first\, and please do not use derogatory/demeaning language or point aggressive communication/anger at anyone.\n-There is no commitment required. Come to one circle or come on a regular basis. This is not a closed or ‘regular members only’ event. \n-I will bring a limited amount of snacks. Anyone who wants to bring food and/or non-alcoholic beverages to share\, you welcome to do so.\n-This group will meet in the Meditation Room on the 3rd floor.\n—————\nI hope to build a supportive and connected community around this gathering\, which will be held on a bi-weekly basis (regular recurring time open to group discussion and potentially subject to change). If you have any questions\, please reach out to Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com or (508)254-0263. \n*Please note that the end time of the gathering will be organic and will flow with being in the moment on that day. 5:00pm is a loose target. Anyone who wants to come but needs to come after 3:00pm or leave before 5:00pm can feel free to do so knowing that it will be received with acceptance and grace.* \nPeace & Respect\,\nJason Karol
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/show-share/
LOCATION:Meditation Room @ Common Street\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dialogue,Healing,Meditation,Meeting,Music and Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Karol":MAILTO:MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T161233Z
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SUMMARY:Event Leadership Circle - For Class\, Workshop\, & Event Leaders - Let's Support Each Other To Succeed
DESCRIPTION:Are you a workshop or event leader at The Common Street Spiritual Center? \nJoin our mastermind group and connect with like-minded leaders. This is a great place to share ideas\, best practices\, and support each other in creating meaningful and impactful experiences for our community. \nThrough group discussions\, brainstorming sessions\, and guest speakers\, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your leadership skills\, expand your network\, and gain fresh perspectives on how to create engaging and transformative events. \nThere’s no cost to come. All that’s required is that you fit one of these two categories: \n#1 – You are already leading events at CSSC (of any kind). \n#2 – You have a desire to lead events at CSSC in the near future\, and you’d like some support in doing so. \nLooking forward to seeing you there.\nJason
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/event-leadership-circle-for-class-workshop-event-leaders-lets-support-each-other-to-succeed/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meeting,Other,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason McGarva":MAILTO:info@commonstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T170000
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SUMMARY:Show & Share
DESCRIPTION:Held in a community circle format\, this event is free of charge (donations accepted) and will provide space for folks to gather face-to-face. It will be a place where people can connect in a vibe of safety\, spiritual communion\, openness\, honesty\, and non-judgement to share whatever they wish. My hope is for this to be something of a compassionate and open-hearted ‘show and tell’ for adults\, a place where the inner child can have space to play freely\, experience emotional release\, and heal through the joy of supportive human connection! \nIf you want to share feelings: fears\, joys\, and get into deep places that are often difficult in surface-level conversations\, you are welcome. If you choose to share stories\, poems\, songs\, life experiences\, you are welcome. Want to share creative emotional expression\, dance\, photo albums\, or something else that is important to you? YOU ARE WELCOME!\n—————\n-At the open and close of each meeting I will facilitate a short sound healing and guided meditation. Also\, if a few people bring instruments\, we could do a peaceful jam session at the end of the event… I’m always up for those!\n-While I don’t wish to make any topics explicitly off limits\, we will practice compassionate and respectful communication. There will be a ‘talking stick’ of some sort\, so the only ground rules will be: don’t interrupt while someone is sharing\, don’t respond directly to a share without asking permission first\, and please do not use derogatory/demeaning language or point aggressive communication/anger at anyone.\n-There is no commitment required. Come to one circle or come on a regular basis. This is not a closed or ‘regular members only’ event.\n-I will bring a limited amount of snacks.\nAnyone who wants to bring food and/or non-alcoholic beverages to share\, you welcome to do so.\n-This group will meet in the Meditation Room on the 3rd floor.\n—————\nI hope to build a supportive and connected community around this gathering\, which will be held on a recurring basis (regular recurring time open to group discussion and potentially subject to change). \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com. \n*Please note that the end time of the gathering will be organic and will flow with being in the moment on that day. 5:00pm is a loose target. Anyone who wants to come but needs to come after 3:00pm or leave before 5:00pm can feel free to do so knowing that it will be received with acceptance and grace.* \nPeace & Respect\,\nJason Karol
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/show-share-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Dialogue,Healing,Meeting
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SUMMARY:Show & Share (Stories of Summer Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Held in a community circle format on the 3rd floor of the center\, this event is free of charge (donations accepted) and will provide space for folks to gather face-to-face. It will be a place where people can connect in a vibe of safety\, spiritual communion\, openness\, honesty\, and non-judgement to share. My hope is for this to be a compassionate and open-hearted ‘show and tell’ for adults\, a place where the inner child can have space to experience emotional release\, connect\, and heal through the joy of supportive human connection! \nFor this iteration\, I will be trying something that was suggested to me recently. This ‘Show & Share’ will start off with a theme. So\, the first round of sharing will be focused on the phrase “stories of summer.” Stories\, memories\, pictures\, poems\, songs… please bring something to share with the group that is from and/or reminds of past summer experience from you life. \nThen\, if there is time\, we will open the floor to a round of more freestyle sharing… fears\, joys\, and get into deep places that are often difficult in surface-level conversations\, stories\, poems\, songs\, life experiences\, creative emotional expression\, dance\, photo albums… all are fair game for the freestyle round!\n—————\n-At the open and close of each meeting I will facilitate a short sound healing and guided meditation. Also\, if a few people bring instruments\, we could do a peaceful jam session at the end of the event… I’m always up for those!\n-While I don’t wish to make any topics explicitly off limits\, we will practice compassionate and respectful communication. There will be a ‘talking stick’ of some sort\, so the only ground rules will be: don’t interrupt while someone is sharing\, don’t respond directly to a share without asking permission first\, and please do not use derogatory/demeaning language or point aggressive communication/anger at anyone.\n-There is no commitment required. Come to one circle or come on a regular basis. This is not a closed or ‘regular members only’ event.\n-I will bring a limited amount of snacks. Anyone who wants to bring food and/or non-alcoholic beverages to share\, you welcome to do so.\n—————\nI hope to build a supportive and connected community around this gathering\, which will be held on a recurring basis (regular recurring time open to group discussion and potentially subject to change). \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com or (508)254-0263. \n*Please note that the end time of the gathering will be organic and will flow with being in the moment on that day. 5:00pm is a loose target. Anyone who wants to come but needs to come after 3:00pm or leave before 5:00pm can feel free to do so knowing that it will be received with acceptance and grace.* \nPeace & Respect\,\nJason Karol
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/show-share-stories-of-summer-edition-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Dialogue,Food,Meeting,Small Group
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T120000
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SUMMARY:Joyful Warrior: Self-Care & Wild Wellness Circle
DESCRIPTION:Come in cozy clothes for a rejuvenating self-care session and leave feeling uplifted and supported in your self-care journey. \nPopularized self-care seems to be all about buying things and sitting in a bathtub\, but this workshop goes into holistic\, sustainable\, and new approaches to self-care inspired by listening to your specific needs and Wild Wellness practices for wellness and wholeness. \nOur circle consists of an opening grounding practice and a brief lecture that flows into open sharing.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/joyful-warrior-self-care-wild-wellness-circle/
LOCATION:Meeting Room of CSSC
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Community,Dialogue,Healing,Meditation,Meeting,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="SaraKunz- Joyful Warrior":MAILTO:sara@sarakunz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20240304T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T160707Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dialogue on Israel and Gaza
DESCRIPTION:We need each other. In this time of war and humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza\, we are opening an inclusive and sensitive space for dialogue and listening.\n\nIn a process facilitated by Sadik Kassim\, Rabbi Robin Sparr\, and Rev. Dr. Ian Mevorach\, we will share our thoughts and feelings\, and listen to each other. The space will be free of hate speech\, courteous\, and respectful of all.\n\nOur goal is to learn from each other\, see how we can support each other in these times\, and find ways to work together to create a more peaceful world.\n\nFREE and open to the public.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/community-dialogue-on-israel-and-gaza-2/
LOCATION:Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dialogue,Healing,Meeting,Peace and Justice,Spiritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Mevorach":MAILTO:ian@commonstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20241017T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T180659Z
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SUMMARY:The Uncommon Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Uncommon Cafe offers simplicity\, quality ingredients\, love and intention. Grab a drink\, learn more about your drinks ingredients\, and build a deeper relationship with your morning brew. We will offer Prophecy Chocolate’s own ceremonial cacao. ethically sourced coffee from Karma Coffee\, and a homemade tea blend made by Colleen Puzas. Share a drink\, open your heart\, and build community while starting your morning with intention. Come and visit us this Saturday at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick\, MA from 9-11am!
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/the-uncommon-cafe/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dialogue,Food,Meeting,Peace and Justice,Spiritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evan Schlosser":MAILTO:evanschlossercontact@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20241104T183246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T183246Z
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SUMMARY:Circling
DESCRIPTION:Join us to experience The Practice of Circling if you\n• Want to know yourself more deeply\n• Want to experience and get to know others\n• Want to free yourself of unconscious wirings that may not serve you anymore\n• Want to practice awareness\, mindfulness\, connection\, and love\n• And / or want to experience a state of Being. \nThe practice of circling involves participants sitting in a circle and engaging in a shared experience that fosters connection\, reflection\, and mindfulness. \nWe sit with quiet attention\, until someone chooses to share with the group what they are experiencing\, sensing\, observing\, or imagining. \nOver time\, as such sharing occurs\, a shift can happen so that you experience a different sense of Self\, or even an experience of Being (which some may call God).\nThis is in contrast to day-to-day life\, in which one often experiences lots of Doing! \nDoing is necessary; and taking time to experience Being may be helpful to all aspects of one’s life. \nDinner table conversations can be nice\, but they tend to be people’s personalities doing their personality thing; in the practice of circling\, the personality is put into the background\, and Being and Connecting come into the foreground. \n–Intended for experienced circlers as well as anyone new to the practice. \n–Paul Gerzon\, Facilitator\n$: no charge for first time\nYou must be there by 3:00 p.m.\, on time; you may leave early if you need to.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/circling/
LOCATION:Choir Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Gerzon":MAILTO:PaulGerzon@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20241114T213104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T213104Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Wisdom Council
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a “Man”? \nMost 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 spirit require. \nCouncils 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 for 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. \nAll men are welcome to drop in and participate in our circle. Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/mens-wisdom-council-7/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Corthell":MAILTO:michaelacorthell@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20241114T213104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T213104Z
UID:10018186-1734030000-1734037200@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Men's Wisdom Council
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a “Man”? \nMost 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 spirit require. \nCouncils 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 for 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. \nAll men are welcome to drop in and participate in our circle. Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/mens-wisdom-council-7/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Corthell":MAILTO:michaelacorthell@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20241114T213142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T213142Z
UID:10018189-1734030000-1734037200@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Men's Wisdom Council
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a “Man”? \nMost 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 spirit require. \nCouncils 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 for 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. \nAll men are welcome to drop in and participate in our circle. Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/mens-wisdom-council-8/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Corthell":MAILTO:michaelacorthell@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20241114T213104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T213104Z
UID:10018187-1735239600-1735246800@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Men's Wisdom Council
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a “Man”? \nMost 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 spirit require. \nCouncils 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 for 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. \nAll men are welcome to drop in and participate in our circle. Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/mens-wisdom-council-7/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Corthell":MAILTO:michaelacorthell@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20241114T213104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T213104Z
UID:10018188-1736449200-1736456400@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Men's Wisdom Council
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a “Man”? \nMost 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 spirit require. \nCouncils 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 for 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. \nAll men are welcome to drop in and participate in our circle. Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/mens-wisdom-council-7/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Corthell":MAILTO:michaelacorthell@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20250106T010041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T035921Z
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SUMMARY:QMMUNITY: Connecting with LGBTQIA+ Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:This is a gathering of LGBTQIA+ neighbors to create a sense of belonging in a time of uneasiness and uncertainty. The goal is to bring together like-minded folks to get to know each other\, discuss what’s on the mind\, and create community and connection. This event can be used as a conduit for organizing\, fun projects\, support\, activism\, and a starting point for additional meetings and gatherings. \nSnacks will be served. \nSign-up is encouraged: https://forms.gle/mBmDheBAbBHPn3ha9 \nContact Rich at QMMUNITYGroup@gmail.com for more information. \nThis community event is free.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/qmmunity-connecting-with-lgbtqia-neighbors/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dialogue,Meeting,Other,Peace and Justice,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rich Overton":MAILTO:QMMUNITYGroup@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20250124T141518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T141523Z
UID:10019649-1740423600-1740429000@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Annual Business Meeting of Common Street Spiritual Center
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, our community has an annual business meeting\, facilitated by our council (aka board) to which all members are invited. At this meeting\, members of the community have a chance to hear updates about how our center is doing and what our goals are going forward\, engage in discussion\, and also to vote on important topics like our budget and the election of new members of our council (aka board). \nThis year’s annual meeting is scheduled for Monday\, February 24th at 7pm\, and will be held virtually via zoom. Here’s the link: https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/99306609037 \nAttendance at the meeting is highly encouraged\, because we are seeking to have a solid quorum of members present. If you are getting this email\, you are a member of the Spiritual Center community and we do ask that you attend the meeting if possible. \n*** \nOur community functions as a small democracy where each member has a voice and a vote\, and the most important decisions come before the community as a whole for discussion and a vote. The annual business meeting is open to the wider community\, like “friends” of the center who may be interested in learning more\, but only members are allowed to vote. \nIf you cannot be there on Feb 24th at 7pm\, our council  is working on a way to include more members in the process by sending out a recording of the meeting afterwards\, along with a survey that would at least informally give folks who missed the meeting a chance to vote or voice questions or comments for a two week window after the meeting. \n*** \nThis year\, we will be asking the community to vote on this proposed budget for 2025. [insert link] If you have questions about the budget\, please do ask them in advance by emailing the council at council@commonstreet.org. \nWe will also be sharing a report about our spending in the last calendar year with updates about what we accomplished\, how the community is growing and developing\, and forecasts of our plans for 2025\, including invitations for community members to get more engaged. \n*** \nCurrently\, our council is working to recruit new members to fill vacancies\, both for our council itself and for key teams that we are seeking to build around fundraising\, membership\, and volunteer engagement. Hopefully\, at the annual meeting\, we will be ready to present candidates for the council to the community for a vote. We will keep you updated as we learn more\, and let you know more about who the candidates may be in advance of the meeting. Also\, we want to invite members of the community to view this page to find out more about the openings on our council and to express interest if they feel called to serve in this way. https://commonstreet.org/growing-our-council/ \nSimilarly\, if you feel called to serve\, or if you simply want to learn more about the volunteer openings in the key areas of fundraising\, membership\, and/or volunteer engagement\, please visit this page to learn more and express interest: https://commonstreet.org/forming-core-volunteer-teams/ \nAs we move into 2025\, one of our goals is to strengthen the volunteer structure of the community\, which we believe will add to our overall resilience and our ability to accomplish the goals we envision. \n*** \nCurrent member of the Common Street Council: \nLaura Hake\, Samuel Gloyd\, Michael Corthell\, Damon Farnum\, Ian Mevorach \nThe council can be reached by email at council@commonstreet.org
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/annual-business-meeting-of-common-street-spiritual-center/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community,Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Common Street Council":MAILTO:council@commonstreet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20250731T213205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T170343Z
UID:10023321-1756233000-1756240200@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:For current volunteers and people interested in volunteering at Common Street Spiritual Center\, this gathering is an opportunity to meet other volunteers and to hear about the many opportunities for volunteering at the Center. Our core values for volunteering are Service\, Connection and Fun. We believe a strong volunteer network is an essential element of the interwoven fabric of community at Common Street Spiritual Center. \nThe meeting runs from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Sanctuary\, but feel free to arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 for informal mingling. Optional: bring a snack or dessert to share! \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/volunteer-information-session/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VolInfoSess-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Donna McGurk":MAILTO:donna@donnamcgurkcoaching.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20251002T124822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T142151Z
UID:10024355-1760806800-1760821200@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Rite of the Womb: Mother's Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Rite of the Womb\, a monthly women’s circle held every third Saturday at Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick. \nThis sacred gathering offers a space to connect\, heal\, and celebrate your feminine essence through empowering workshops and community. The evening culminates in the Rite of the Womb\, a shamanic initiation for releasing fear and ancestral pain\, and reclaiming your inner power. Throughout the evening\, you’ll be embraced by a supportive women’s community and sisterhood\, fostering connections that uplift and inspire. \nThis month’s workshop explores how the feminine path to spirituality is rooted in the body\, offering daily invitations to surrender\, trust\, and deepen our intuition. When we think of spiritual practice\, we often picture structured rituals like meditation or retreats. But for women\, spiritual growth is also built into our biology—through menstrual cycles\, pregnancy\, birth\, motherhood\, and menopause. Instead of forcing ourselves into linear routines\, we’ll reclaim the wisdom of our natural rhythms and reconnect with the power already within us. \nA unique and exciting celebration that will be taking place this month will be a Mother’s Blessing Ceremony for a sister in our community. A Mother’s Blessing is a sacred rite of passage that honors the emotional\, spiritual\, and physical journey into motherhood. Rooted in ancient feminine traditions\, it shifts the focus from baby to mother—celebrating her body\, intuition\, and inner strength. Surrounded by a circle of women\, she is supported through ritual\, storytelling\, and shared wisdom\, inviting deep surrender and connection to the cyclical power of creation. This ceremony is a return to embodied spirituality\, where motherhood is honored as a sacred threshold. \nWhat to bring to the Mother’s Blessing: \n\n\nAn offering for the mother to be can be energetic or material\, some examples: \n\n\nFlowers \n\n\nPersonal elements like a song\, prayer or scripture \n\n\nMeaningful keepsakes for her to put on her altar in her birthing space \n\n\nJewelry/crystals \n\n\nMassage/foot soak \n\n\nSimply yourself \n\n\n\n\nA snack to share with the group \n\n\nA personal water bottle \n\n\nAny items you would like honored on the collective altar \n\n\nDivination tools you work with \n\n\nContact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or 617-980-6022 with any questions or concerns. \nSuggested donation to support the space and group is $33\, although no one will be turned away for financial hardship \nPreregistration highly recommended: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-blessing-ceremony-at-rite-of-the-womb-tickets-1763473519769?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing,Meeting,Other,Spiritual,Talk,Women,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/riteofthewombcircle.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Solchenberger":MAILTO:sherrysolchnp@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20251002T124414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T133223Z
UID:10024356-1763226000-1763240400@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Rite of the Womb
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Rite of the Womb\, a monthly women’s circle held every third Saturday at Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick. \nThis sacred gathering offers a space to connect\, heal\, and celebrate your feminine essence through empowering workshops and community. The evening culminates in the Rite of the Womb\, a shamanic initiation for releasing fear and ancestral pain\, and reclaiming your inner power. Throughout the evening\, you’ll be embraced by a supportive women’s community and sisterhood\, fostering connections that uplift and inspire.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing,Meeting,Other,Spiritual,Talk,Women,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/riteofthewombcircle.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Solchenberger":MAILTO:sherrysolchnp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20251020T125118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T125118Z
UID:10024571-1763663400-1763668800@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:QMMUNITY: Connecting with LGBTQIA+ Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we connect the community of LGBTQIA+ neighbors in Natick and beyond. \nQMMUNITY is a gathering of LGBTQIA+ neighbors to create a sense of belonging in a time of uneasiness and uncertainty. The goal is to bring together like-minded folks to get to know each other\, discuss what’s on the mind\, and create community and connection. This event can be used as a conduit for organizing\, fun projects\, support\, activism\, and a starting point for additional meetings and gatherings. \nThursday\, November 20\, 2025\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\, Sanctuary – 13 Common St\, Natick\, MA 01760 \nSnacks will be served. This community event is free. \nSign-up is encouraged: https://forms.gle/RKY6kQNDCCsJkKxf8 \nContact Rich at QMMUNITYGroup@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/qmmunity-connecting-with-lgbtqia-neighbors-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dialogue,Meeting,Other,Peace and Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Qmmunity-11.20.25-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rich Overton":MAILTO:QMMUNITYGroup@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20251031T154847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T163623Z
UID:10024357-1766854800-1766869200@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Rite of the Womb
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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. \nAs the year winds down and the emotions stirred by holiday gatherings rise to the surface\, we’re offered a powerful moment to pause\, reflect\, and reset. This threshold between one year ending and a new one beginning is an ideal time to release what no longer serves and consciously invite in what you wish to cultivate. For this month’s Rite of the Womb\, we will be working with the elements through powerful water and fire ceremonies for cleansing and transformation. Through the soothing\, nourishing flow of water and the igniting\, transmutative energy of fire\, you’ll be guided to let go of the old while awakening clarity and intention for the year ahead. Honoring the complementary forces of the elements\, we create a sacred ceremonial space with ritual practices to dissolve the past\, open the heart\, and manifest new possibilities with purpose and renewal. \nSuggested items to bring if you feel called: \n\na waterbottle or personal beverage\na snack to share with the group\njournal and/or writing utensil\ndivination tools you work with\nList of what you would like to release and/or what you would like to manifest\nOfferings for the fire and water\nitems to be honored on the communal altar\ninstruments\, rattles or drums\nanything else that you feel can support you or the space\n\nContact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or via text or WhatsApp at 617-980-6022 with any questions or concerns. \nAlthough 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.   \nPreregister using the following form link: https://forms.gle/SiZUYrMemju433yK8
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing,Meeting,Other,Spiritual,Talk,Women,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/riteofthewombcircle.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Solchenberger":MAILTO:sherrysolchnp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260111T184804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T184806Z
UID:10024999-1768669200-1768683600@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Rite of the Womb
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis 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. \nThis month’s gathering will be devoted to honoring the Maiden\, Mother\, and Crone archetypes—the timeless expressions of a woman’s spiritual journey through life. Together\, we will explore how these phases live within us across all ages\, guiding our growth\, creativity\, intuition\, and wisdom. Through reflection\, shared stories\, and gentle ritual\, we will connect to the cyclical nature of womanhood\, reclaiming each archetype as a source of power\, healing\, and self-understanding. This workshop offers a nurturing space to honor where you have been\, embrace where you are\, and welcome the wisdom you are continually becoming. \n\n\nIf you feel called\, a few items you may want to bring: \n\nA snack to share with the group\nA personal water bottle\nJournal or writing materials\nAny items you would like honored on the collective altar\nDivination tools you work with (examples: crystals\, cards\, smokes\, etc)\nMusical instruments such as drums or rattles\nAnything else that you feel will support the space!\n\n\nContact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or via text or WhatsApp at 617-980-6022 with any questions or concerns. \nAlthough 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.   \nPreregister using the following form link: https://forms.gle/SiZUYrMemju433yK8
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing,Meeting,Other,Spiritual,Talk,Women,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/riteofthewombcircle.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Solchenberger":MAILTO:sherrysolchnp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260126T045652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T050107Z
UID:10026748-1770921000-1770924600@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Death Café - A space for open\, respectful conversations about death
DESCRIPTION:What is a Death Café?\n\nA Death Café is a facilitated gathering where people come together to talk openly about death\, dying\, and mortality.\nThe goal is to increase awareness of death in order to help people make the most of their lives.\n\nThere is no set agenda. Conversation is participant-led and guided by curiosity\, listening\, and mutual respect.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is\n•A welcoming\, confidential space for conversation\n•A place to share thoughts\, questions\, stories\, and reflections about death\n•Open to anyone\, regardless of beliefs or background\n•Based on respect\, listening\, and equality among participants\n•A non-commercial space – no products\, services\, or businesses will be promoted\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is Not\n•Not grief counseling or group therapy\n•Not a support group\n•Not a place for medical\, legal\, or financial advice\n•Not affiliated with any religion\, ideology\, or belief system\n•Not about persuading others how to think or feel\n•Not a venue for promotion of any business or service\n\n\n\n\n\nA Brief History\nDeath Café originated in 2004 with Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz\, who created informal gatherings called Cafés Mortels.\nIn 2011\, Jon Underwood brought the concept to the UK\, where it became known as Death Café.\nSince then\, Death Cafés have spread worldwide as a grassroots movement\, held in homes\, libraries\, cafés\, community centers\, and online.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n•Open conversation\n•A respectful\, non-judgmental atmosphere\n•Tea and cookies will be served\n\n\nThis is purely a conversational space\, with no intention to sell\, persuade\, or lead participants to any particular conclusion.\n\n\nhttps://www.truthdig.com/articles/preparing-to-meet-your-maker-plus-cake-the-life-of-a-death-cafe/
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/death-cafe-a-space-for-open-respectful-conversations-about-death/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Meeting Room of CSSC
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4939.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Miller":MAILTO:cmiller0805@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260127T210631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200649Z
UID:10025057-1771693200-1771707600@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Rite of the Womb
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis sacred gathering offers a welcoming space to connect\, heal\, and honor the feminine through shared practice\, reflection\, and sacred sisterhood. \nIn February\, the gathering will be guided by Pooja Mahtani\, founder of Akasha Codes\, who holds grounded\, compassionate healing spaces rooted in presence\, energetic awareness\, and deep listening. Through gentle guidance\, intentional space-holding\, and womb-focused energetic work\, participants will be invited to soften the nervous system\, reconnect with the womb as a center of memory and creation\, and tend to layers of identity shaped by lineage\, experience\, and lived history. \nThis work supports the remembrance of the womb not only as a physical space\, but as an energetic center of intuition\, creativity\, belonging\, and self-trust. The healing invites the release of inherited patterns\, emotional imprints\, and internalized narratives that may no longer serve—making space for clarity\, sovereignty\, and embodied presence. \nThe evening culminates in The Rite of the Womb\, a shamanic ceremony focused on releasing fear and ancestral pain\, allowing participants to reclaim inner power and wholeness. Throughout the evening\, you’ll be held within a supportive women’s community that fosters connection\, safety\, and inspiration. \nIf you feel called\, a few items you may want to bring: \n\nA snack to share with the group\nA personal water bottle\nAny items you would like honored on the collective altar\nDivination tools you work with (examples: crystals\, cards\, smokes\, etc)\nMusical instruments such as drums or rattles\nAnything else that you feel will support the space!\n\nQuestions or concerns:Please contact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or via text or WhatsApp at 617-980-6022. \nEnergy Exchange:Although preregistration is not required\, it is helpful for event preparations. A suggested donation of $22–$44 supports the center\, workshop supplies\, and the group. No one will be turned away due to financial hardship. \nPreregistration:https://forms.gle/SiZUYrMemju433yK8
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing-3-2-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing,Meeting,Other,Spiritual,Talk,Women,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/riteofthewombcircle.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Solchenberger":MAILTO:sherrysolchnp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20251206T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T182934Z
UID:10025376-1772130600-1772136000@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:QMMUNITY: Connecting with LGBTQIA+ Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:QMMUNITY is a gathering of LGBTQIA+ neighbors and allies to create a sense of belonging in a time of uneasiness and uncertainty. The goal is to bring together like-minded folks to get to know each other\, discuss what’s on the mind\, and create community and connection. This event can be used as a conduit for organizing\, fun projects\, support\, activism\, and a starting point for additional meetings and gatherings. \nThursday\, February 26\, 2026\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\, Sanctuary – 13 Common St\, Natick\, MA 01760 \nSnacks will be served. This community event is free. \nSign-up is encouraged. \nContact Rich at QMMUNITYGroup@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/qmmunity-connecting-with-lgbtqia-neighbors-5/
LOCATION:Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dialogue,Healing,Meeting,Peace and Justice,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/QMMUNITY-2.26.26-FULL-PAGE-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rich Overton":MAILTO:QMMUNITYGroup@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260126T045652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T050107Z
UID:10026749-1773340200-1773343800@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Death Café - A space for open\, respectful conversations about death
DESCRIPTION:What is a Death Café?\n\nA Death Café is a facilitated gathering where people come together to talk openly about death\, dying\, and mortality.\nThe goal is to increase awareness of death in order to help people make the most of their lives.\n\nThere is no set agenda. Conversation is participant-led and guided by curiosity\, listening\, and mutual respect.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is\n•A welcoming\, confidential space for conversation\n•A place to share thoughts\, questions\, stories\, and reflections about death\n•Open to anyone\, regardless of beliefs or background\n•Based on respect\, listening\, and equality among participants\n•A non-commercial space – no products\, services\, or businesses will be promoted\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is Not\n•Not grief counseling or group therapy\n•Not a support group\n•Not a place for medical\, legal\, or financial advice\n•Not affiliated with any religion\, ideology\, or belief system\n•Not about persuading others how to think or feel\n•Not a venue for promotion of any business or service\n\n\n\n\n\nA Brief History\nDeath Café originated in 2004 with Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz\, who created informal gatherings called Cafés Mortels.\nIn 2011\, Jon Underwood brought the concept to the UK\, where it became known as Death Café.\nSince then\, Death Cafés have spread worldwide as a grassroots movement\, held in homes\, libraries\, cafés\, community centers\, and online.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n•Open conversation\n•A respectful\, non-judgmental atmosphere\n•Tea and cookies will be served\n\n\nThis is purely a conversational space\, with no intention to sell\, persuade\, or lead participants to any particular conclusion.\n\n\nhttps://www.truthdig.com/articles/preparing-to-meet-your-maker-plus-cake-the-life-of-a-death-cafe/
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/death-cafe-a-space-for-open-respectful-conversations-about-death/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Meeting Room of CSSC
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4939.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Miller":MAILTO:cmiller0805@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260313T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T201315Z
UID:10025058-1774112400-1774126800@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:Rite of the Womb
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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.  \nThis month our women’s circle falls during the Spring Equinox\, the sacred turning point when day and night come into balance—and when the goddess Persephone returns to earth after her six-month reign as Queen of the Underworld\, bringing with her the energies of renewal\, fertility\, abundance\, and the awakening of spring. It feels deeply fitting to honor and embody the archetype of Persephone: the initiate who descends into darkness and returns transformed. Together we will honor the painful experiences that have carried us through our own underworlds\, recognizing that certain thresholds in life change us forever\, yet do not erase who we are. Like Persephone\, we learn to live between worlds- light and shadow\, maiden and queen\, loss and renewal- awakening the goddess energy within us that holds both tenderness and power. Through reflection\, ritual\, and shared sisterhood\, we reclaim the wisdom born from hardship and transform it into personal sovereignty. And as the Spring Equinox marks Persephone’s radiant return to the living world\, we will celebrate with lightness\, dance\, laughter\, flowers\, and abundance—joyfully welcoming the season of growth\, blooming life\, and new possibilities. Together we honor that we\, too\, have emerged from the underworld carrying both our depth and our radiance. \nIf you feel called\, a few items you may want to bring: \n\nA snack to share with the group\nA personal water bottle\nAny items you would like honored on the collective altar\nDivination tools you work with (examples: crystals\, cards\, smokes\, etc)\nMusical instruments such as drums or rattles\nAnything else that you feel will support the space!\n\nContact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or via text or WhatsApp at 617-980-6022 with any questions or concerns. \nAlthough 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.   \nPreregister using the following form link: https://forms.gle/SiZUYrMemju433yK8
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing-3-2-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing,Meeting,Other,Spiritual,Talk,Women,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Solchenberger":MAILTO:sherrysolchnp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260126T045652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T050107Z
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SUMMARY:Death Café - A space for open\, respectful conversations about death
DESCRIPTION:What is a Death Café?\n\nA Death Café is a facilitated gathering where people come together to talk openly about death\, dying\, and mortality.\nThe goal is to increase awareness of death in order to help people make the most of their lives.\n\nThere is no set agenda. Conversation is participant-led and guided by curiosity\, listening\, and mutual respect.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is\n•A welcoming\, confidential space for conversation\n•A place to share thoughts\, questions\, stories\, and reflections about death\n•Open to anyone\, regardless of beliefs or background\n•Based on respect\, listening\, and equality among participants\n•A non-commercial space – no products\, services\, or businesses will be promoted\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is Not\n•Not grief counseling or group therapy\n•Not a support group\n•Not a place for medical\, legal\, or financial advice\n•Not affiliated with any religion\, ideology\, or belief system\n•Not about persuading others how to think or feel\n•Not a venue for promotion of any business or service\n\n\n\n\n\nA Brief History\nDeath Café originated in 2004 with Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz\, who created informal gatherings called Cafés Mortels.\nIn 2011\, Jon Underwood brought the concept to the UK\, where it became known as Death Café.\nSince then\, Death Cafés have spread worldwide as a grassroots movement\, held in homes\, libraries\, cafés\, community centers\, and online.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n•Open conversation\n•A respectful\, non-judgmental atmosphere\n•Tea and cookies will be served\n\n\nThis is purely a conversational space\, with no intention to sell\, persuade\, or lead participants to any particular conclusion.\n\n\nhttps://www.truthdig.com/articles/preparing-to-meet-your-maker-plus-cake-the-life-of-a-death-cafe/
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/death-cafe-a-space-for-open-respectful-conversations-about-death/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Meeting Room of CSSC
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Miller":MAILTO:cmiller0805@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20251031T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200818Z
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SUMMARY:Rite of the Womb
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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.  \nSpecific 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/  \nIf you feel called\, a few items you may want to bring: \n\nA snack to share with the group\nA personal water bottle\nAny items you would like honored on the collective altar\nDivination tools you work with (examples: crystals\, cards\, smokes\, etc)\nMusical instruments such as drums or rattles\nAnything else that you feel will support the space!\n\nContact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or via text or WhatsApp at 617-980-6022 with any questions or concerns. \nAlthough 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.   \nPreregister using the following form link: https://forms.gle/SiZUYrMemju433yK8
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/rite-of-the-womb-mothers-blessing-3-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing,Meeting,Other,Spiritual,Talk,Women,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry Solchenberger":MAILTO:sherrysolchnp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260402T024143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T024512Z
UID:10028159-1778176800-1778191200@commonstreet.org
SUMMARY:¿How Lovely Are We?
DESCRIPTION:Collective activation to Experience\, Express\, Explore\, and Expand ourselves individually in community through yoga\, open mic\, teach-ins\, authentic relating and ecstatic dance. \n¿How Lovely Are We? is a collective activation to Experience\, Express\, Explore\, and Expand ourselves individually in community through yoga\, open mic\, teach-ins\, authentic relating and ecstatic dance. We meet every FIRST and THIRD THURSDAYS from 6pm to 10pm. Entry is donation based and ALL are welcome. \nIn a world filled with power structures that aim to divide and conquer through conflict\, ¿How Lovely Are We? allows us to come together by transcending superficial differences to celebrate our own and each other’s unique perspectives and commonalities. \nEXPRESSING one’s truth allows us to contribute to the eclectic tapestry of community by sharing our one of a kind perspective. \nListening to another’s viewpoint during the open mic and teach-in EXPANDS One’s worldview by EXPLORING life through different lenses. \nDancing\, yoga and participating in authentic relating exercises allow us to EXPERIENCE the Truth of Oneself\, appreciate our shared humanity\, release stored trauma\, and align the body\, mind and spirit. \nYoga 6~7:15 (All levels)\nOpen Mic 7:15~8:30\nTeach-In 8:30~9\nEcstatic Dance 9~10 \nCost: Donation\nWebsite: https://www.howlovelyarewe.org/\nOrganizer: Curtis Falzoi\nEmail: cjfalzoi@gmail.com
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/how-lovely-are-we/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curtis Falzoi":MAILTO:cjfalzoi@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231457
CREATED:20260126T045652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T050107Z
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SUMMARY:Death Café - A space for open\, respectful conversations about death
DESCRIPTION:What is a Death Café?\n\nA Death Café is a facilitated gathering where people come together to talk openly about death\, dying\, and mortality.\nThe goal is to increase awareness of death in order to help people make the most of their lives.\n\nThere is no set agenda. Conversation is participant-led and guided by curiosity\, listening\, and mutual respect.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is\n•A welcoming\, confidential space for conversation\n•A place to share thoughts\, questions\, stories\, and reflections about death\n•Open to anyone\, regardless of beliefs or background\n•Based on respect\, listening\, and equality among participants\n•A non-commercial space – no products\, services\, or businesses will be promoted\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat a Death Café Is Not\n•Not grief counseling or group therapy\n•Not a support group\n•Not a place for medical\, legal\, or financial advice\n•Not affiliated with any religion\, ideology\, or belief system\n•Not about persuading others how to think or feel\n•Not a venue for promotion of any business or service\n\n\n\n\n\nA Brief History\nDeath Café originated in 2004 with Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz\, who created informal gatherings called Cafés Mortels.\nIn 2011\, Jon Underwood brought the concept to the UK\, where it became known as Death Café.\nSince then\, Death Cafés have spread worldwide as a grassroots movement\, held in homes\, libraries\, cafés\, community centers\, and online.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n•Open conversation\n•A respectful\, non-judgmental atmosphere\n•Tea and cookies will be served\n\n\nThis is purely a conversational space\, with no intention to sell\, persuade\, or lead participants to any particular conclusion.\n\n\nhttps://www.truthdig.com/articles/preparing-to-meet-your-maker-plus-cake-the-life-of-a-death-cafe/
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/death-cafe-a-space-for-open-respectful-conversations-about-death/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Meeting Room of CSSC
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4939.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Miller":MAILTO:cmiller0805@gmail.com
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