Common Street Spiritual Center

PAUSE
2023-11-09 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-16 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
PAUSE is a deliberate space for you and others to hold what is your life experience. Come once or to all of them. Come for 10 minutes or the full 30. Come as you are and, in stillness and silence, we will pause together.

Plant-Based Meal Prep Workshop and Dinner
2023-11-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | kitchen, 15 Common Street, Natick, MA
Plant-Based Meal Prep workshop and Dinner
Join us for a fun and informative evening at our Plant-Based Meal Prep Workshop and Dinner! Discover the delicious world of plant-based cooking and learn how to create nutritious meals that are good for you and the planet. Plus take home 5 meals to enjoy throughout the week!
During this hands-on workshop, chef Amanda Short will guide you through the process of preparing flavorful plant-based dishes from scratch. Learn essential cooking techniques, explore a variety of ingredients, and gain practical tips for incorporating more plant-based meals into your daily routine.
After the workshop, we’ll sit down together to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Indulge in a delicious dinner where you can savor the flavors of the dishes you helped create while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion for healthy and sustainable eating.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about incorporating more plant-based meals into your diet, this workshop is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your culinary skills and enjoy a mouthwatering plant-based feast!

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

Bollywood Dance for Kids
2023-12-02 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-09 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-01-06 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-01-13 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-01-20 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-01-27 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-02-03 14:30 - 15:30 and 3 more dates | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Kids between the age of 4-8 learn and perform Bollywood dance.
Gift your kid a piece of a fun culture. See your kids shine with all the confidence when they perform, your eyes will tear up and your heart will fill with pride. Dancing (especially Bollywood) and performing is one of the best ways to build confident personality and presence, saying this based on my personal experience. Let them start early so they don’t have those could’ve should’ve moments, and they learn to venture into the world with 100% of their ability. And did I mention the health and happiness benefits?
Yup! All this just by dancing on some of the awesomest Bollywood music for 10 Saturdays.
Register here: https://www.bollywoodstepbystep.com/booking-calendar/kids-learn-perform-bollywood?referral=service_list_widget

Men's Wisdom Council
2023-12-14 07:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-28 07:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-11 07:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-25 07:00 - 21:00
What does it mean to be a “Man”?
Most men find that there is no clear answer to that question. It’s never been easy being a man. We take on the roles that society assigns us, without being given clear instructions. Role models that are offered up to us don’t speak to our deeper concerns, or rarely reply from the depths that our spirits require.
Councils have long been used by many traditions and cultures as a way to come together and gain a greater understanding of the world. The Men’s Wisdom Council continues this sacred tradition of sharing and deep listening.
Our circle we will strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where we can take turns telling our stories, sharing our concerns, and learning from each other—as we explore how we, as men, walk through the stages of our lives.
Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.
Meets upstairs in the “studio” space. Enter through school street door.
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The Artist's Way
2024-01-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
The Artist’s Way is a monthly drop-in group for aspiring or established creatives.
We will create an open, no-pressure space to experiment, share, collaborate and be in community with others.
Themes from Julia Cameron’s book will be discussed. Contact Nathaniel@plantseyeview.com to register or for more information.

Tea, Pray, Knit
2024-01-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
Afternoon tea and refreshments accompanied by interfaith devotions and handwork, such as knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, coloring. Join us for spiritual and material refreshment!

Introduction to Family Constellations
2024-02-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Join us for an introduction to Family Constellations — a practice for healing intergenerational patterns and connecting with the strength and wisdom from our lineage.
In every family there are heroes, heroines, villains, and outcasts; people who are easy to love, and people who feel impossible to love. There have most definitely been great triumphs and death-defying difficulties.
We will be exploring how these people and events influence our lives today. We’ll learn how it is possible to come into relationship with the treasures in our family lineage that have been hiding in plain sight. And we will activate a closer relationship with those ancestors who can can most empower us.
For more details and to register: alissafleet.com
Offered by Alissa Fleet
Alissa is a Facilitator of Family and Systemic Constellations. Her personal passion is finding ways to bring healing and transformation for ourselves and society.

Stone Painting w/ the Abundant Love Project
2024-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Creating stones for our global Random Acts of Kindness
Abundant Love Project
We aim to touch the hearts of individuals through a simple random act of kindness: we draw a heart on a stone and leave it in a public place for someone to find. With each stone is a note that tells the finder that no matter how bad their day is going, they are loved…and to keep going. They are worth it and their life matters to many.
The founder of this project lost her daughter to suicide and it was the factor that led to the birth of The Abundant Love Project. I lost my brother to suicide as well, and it is my mission to remind others that they are not alone and show people that they are loved. I personally know the profound effect from a random act of kindness. It can facilitate a momentary shift in a person’s thinking and help them realize that they are loved and needed on earth. Many people who find the stones will write letters saying exactly that.
*I will supply the stones, paint pens, and stickers. You are welcome to bring your own supplies. I will bring printed notes, but encourage people to write a message which adds a personal touch. A donation for the supplies is greatly appreciated but not required. Typically $10-$20 per person covers the cost of the supplies.
