Common Street Spiritual Center

Cacao Ceremony - Creating A Clearing For Love In Your Heart & Mind
2024-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
We’re halfway through 2024, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on our relationship with love. Not just romantic love, but love of all kinds & and a variety of domains, including:
– Your relationship with the Divine
– Connection with nature
– Family
– Friendship
– Your highest and most fulfilling expression of your work
– Your romantic partnership
My name is Jason, and I want to invite you to a special Cacao Ceremony themed “Creating A Clearing For Love In Your Heart & Mind”.
This is an intentional gathering designed to open the heart. This special event is designed to guide you through identifying and releasing the blocks that may be hindering the flow of love in your life.
It’s an opportunity to open your heart to love in ways you’ve never imagined.
The ceremonial cacao, a key part of our gathering, acts as a gentle guide, opening pathways to deeper understanding and connection.
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:
– Opening The Heart Workshop: Begin with a workshop that helps you take an honest (and nonjudgmental) look at what’s blocking our ability to both feel and express love. Learn practical strategies to begin opening the flow of love, both in the giving and the receiving.
– Ceremonial Cacao Experience: Engage in a heart-opening Cacao Ceremony, enhanced by the unique, creamy blend of our ceremonial-grade Cacao from Prophecy Chocolate, enriched with almond milk, spices, vanilla, and maple syrup.
– Themed Meditations: Participate in gently guided meditations that are designed to help you become aware of opportunities to feel and express love.
EVENT DETAILS & LOGISTICS
WHERE IS IT? – The event is held at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA which is a beautiful facility for an event like this.
WHAT TIME? – We start promptly at 6:00 PM and go until 9:00 PM (with a break in the middle). Please plan on arriving by 5:45pm so you have time to park, and then settle in and meet the others.
HOW DO I REGISTER? – Just register on Eventbrite by clicking here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/936770675307
Taking the time to create a clearing for love in your heart, mind, and life is a beautiful gift you can give yourself. I hope you’ll join us.
Warmly,
Jason
P.S. – Please check the FAQ section below to make sure Cacao is safe for you. It generally is for most people, but it’s good to have a look to be sure.

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-07-08 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-07-10 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-07-12 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-07-15 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Jaguar Path yoga incorporates Vinyasa flow postures with a focus on opening the body’s meridians and expanding the Energy Body.
This sixty minute all-levels class provides a gentle and complete physical stretch with space for breath awareness and meditation.
Email leo.j.ryan@gmail to confirm your attendance.
Suggested donation $10. Meets every Mon, Wed, and Fri morning at 7:30am.
More info at www.energymatters2u.com

Coffee With a Purpose
2024-07-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Fresh coffee. Tea. Conversations about changing the world.
We welcome you to make this a part of your week! We gather every Monday morning and build momentum as we spark dialogue and stoke enthusiasm for the world we can create together. Each week features a special guest presenter on a theme of interest to the group.
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Tuesday morning devotions
2024-07-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Join us on ZOOM with your prayers, writings, songs, inspiration from any and all religious traditions, sacred scriptures, humor, and love. We “go around the circle” for those who wish to share, or just come along to enjoy the inspiration
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Declutter the mind through breathwork
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
In this series we dive into the nature of the mind, and the power of the breath to transform. You will gain several practical techniques centered on breathwork tools to help manage the mind as well as emotions.
All are welcome, whether you are looking to combat day-to-day stress or you’d like to uncover subtle layers of yourself by diving deep! No prior experience is necessary.
About Lipi:
Lipi works as a scientific software engineer with the MathWorks. While pursuing her professional education in grad school, she came across and was deeply impacted by the techniques of the Art of Living foundation. She discovered that her own breath held the power to heal and transform emotions and impressions stored over the years. She later went on to train as a 1000+ hour certified breathwork and meditation faculty with the Art of Living. Over the last six years, she has worked as a volunteer faculty with several student and adult groups to bring a lasting impact to their lives.
About the Art of Living foundation –
The Art of Living is one of the largest educational, non-profit organizations in the world, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
It is committed to uplifting and empowering individuals and communities through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, with a particular focus on stress reduction and mental well-being.

Council Meeting
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
The Common Street Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm, and often one other time a month as needed.
If you have questions, or would like to discuss something with the council, please email us at council@commonstreet.org
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Adult Ballet
2024-07-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-12 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA

Beginner Ballet
2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | MA

A Course in Miracles
2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | France
A Course in Miracles: each week we begin our exploration by reading the short introduction which includes these words “the course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim however at removing the blocks to the awareness of Love’s presence which is your natural inheritance.”
Has any other subject been written or sung about more often than love? Isn’t it the organizing principle of all religions? So popular and prominent in our daily discourse, yet so elusive. And don’t we yearn for an alternative to fear, guilt and hatred, suspicion and divisiveness?

Whether a beginner, a student of many years, or an on-again/off again inquirer, you are invited to join us in seeking to learn how to love and enjoy being in love. It’s not a solo performance. Only together, is love manifest.

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MIke Tamburo Sound Meditation Concert in Natick
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2024-07-11 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA

Mohanji Meditations
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Choir Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
The Mohanji Meditation is a powerful heart-opening guided meditation that offers release from binding patterns through love and gratitude.
All are welcome. No prior experience necessary.

Cacao Ceremony & Authentic Relating
2024-07-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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!

The Artist's Way
2024-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

52:db - Live Music Ecstatic Dance & Song Journey
2024-07-12 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join 52:db (Jason A. Karol and Trevor McCabe… sometimes with various musical and flow arts guest collaborators)! This will be an evening of composed and improvised music in a variety of styles. We go from mellow to metal, from light to heavy, from serene to intense… like a movie through music, all different moods and scenes!
Samantha Lynne will be one of our special guests, joining us for featured flow arts! ?
Sit and listen, lie down and meditate, get up and dance… there will be space to accommodate all of those options! This event is part concert, part sound journey, part flow arts ecstatic dance space! We want to take you on a musical, spiritual, and emotional journey!
-Doors open at 6:30
-Music from 7:15-9:15
-Socialize and snack afterwards
If you would like to support the team bringing this event to life, the Common Street Spiritual Center, and future 52:db events, you can give a donation of your choosing (suggested donation $25-35) at the venue the day of show. Cash, PayPal, and Venmo accepted. I don’t want cost to be a barrier to folks. If you can’t afford the suggested donation and want to come on down, donate whatever you feel is within your bandwidth… every dollar helps bring these events to life!
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Some examples of 52:db’s music:
https://youtu.be/-SjsIK4hW_8?si=Fat2z51Jba1HQgrX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGph7KXTq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMGmd2zGV9E
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Feel free to bring snacks for the ‘Snack Share’ table. Any artists who are interested in setting up space to vend, contact Jason to discuss.
Contact Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com with any questions.
…Peace & Respect…

Intro to Qi Gong
2024-07-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Intro to Qi Gong
How to cultivate balance in body and mind and improve your life energy (Qi)
Time: Saturdays from 8am – 9am

Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. These practices help cultivate concentration, peace of mind, strengthen and tone your body all at once.
All are welcome. No prior experience required.
Suggested donation: $5-10
Meets in the Moon Room on the 3rd floor. Enter through the school street door and come upstairs to find us.
About the Instructor:
Wei Li grew up in Mainland, China. She earned her Ph.D. in Biology at Tufts University in 2005. Since 2010, she has been studying Qi Gong and Tai Chi with Master Ming Wu and Master Shi Zhao. She finished her Fengyang Qi Gong Associate Instructor training in 2020 and has been teaching Qi Gong since at Wu Healing Center and Morse Institute Library.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2024-07-13 11:45 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | 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

Bengalis for Palestine
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Members of the Bengali community are gathering in solidarity with Palestine to take action and reflect on the interconnectedness of our struggles. This hybrid event will feature Dr. Syed Sayeed, an Indian-American doctor who was recently on the ground in Gaza, and a panel including Bengali students involved in the protests and encampment movement. We will raise awareness about the history of the occupation, collectively fundraise for Palestinian families in Gaza and local organizations, and mobilize for continued and ongoing action. Snacks will be provided, and the event will begin at 2:15pm sharp. RSVP HERE

Natick Drum Circle
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | MA
Come join in a free-flowing community drum circle with experienced and new drummers. All are welcome. Bring your own drum(s) or borrow one that others bring and place in the center of the circle.
$5 suggested donation

Open Circle Gathering
2024-07-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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

SoulCollage: You Are A Goddamn Cheetah!
2024-07-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
In her book, Untamed (2020), Glennon Doyle says there is a voice of longing in each of us. She says we often strive to be good partners, mothers, daughters, employees, and friends, hoping it will make us feel alive. Instead, this striving to be good can leave us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed.
How do you feel? Discontented? Bored? Frustrated? Curious? Do you have a good enough life, but are craving for something better? To be more…alive? more….wild? Are you crazy to long for something better? Glennon Doyle says, “No, you are not crazy! You are a goddamn cheetah!”
Just because we don’t live in a zoo doesn’t mean we aren’t caged! Come play and create in this 3-hour SoulCollage® workshop for women. We will learn how to be brave and explore our wild natures, before society put us in cages and told us who to be. With Curiosity, we will discover how to be truly and fully alive and unleash our beautiful wild selves, so that we can be authentic and say with confidence, “I am a goddamn cheetah!”
Space is limited. You must register to join. No drop-ins please.

Awakening - Exploring The Dance Of Light & Dark
2024-07-14 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Sounds of Spirit
2024-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
This healing meditation begins with focusing awareness of where holding in the body is limiting our connection with Spirit. By giving permission to the body to express through spontaneous sound and movement, an opening is created for greater freedom of expression. This helps us to experience that we are more than the body, encouraging us to connect with the soul aspect of our being.
When the healing meditation is complete, there will be a group sharing. Participants are encouraged to share their experience or anything relevant to their spiritual practice.
No previous meditation experience is required. All are welcome.

Early Morning Prayer
2024-07-15 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Start your week off in alignment. Early morning prayer and scripture readings in the Christian tradition led by Common Street member Deborah Younger-Mitchell. Currently, the group is studying Psalms for Black Lives. All are welcome to come find inspiration, support, and fellowship. This prayer and study group is free and open to the public. 1st and 3rd Mondays
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/92839180266

Bible Study
2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for a non-dogmatic, open-minded, and spiritual approach to reading the Bible. People of all faiths and spiritual paths are welcome.
