Common Street Spiritual Center

Authentic Relating Games: Joy & Play!
2026-02-20 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Want a night that’s genuinely fun, surprisingly connecting, and nothing like awkward small talk? Join us for an evening of playful Authentic Relating Games—designed to spark laughter, curiosity, and real human connection without getting heavy or intense. In this “Joy & Play”–themed game night, we’ll explore presence with lightness and rediscover how easy connection becomes when play comes first.

What is Authentic Relating?
Authentic Relating is a playful practice of connecting more honestly and curiously with yourself and others—without scripts, pressure, or performative depth. Through simple games, we create space to:

Be Present: Drop into what’s happening right now—with ease and humor.
Be Curious: Listen, respond, and explore connection in real time.
Be Real (Lightly): Show up as yourself, without needing to be polished, deep, or “on.”

What to Expect
We use guided, low-stakes games and exercises that gently bypass surface-level conversation and invite genuine connection—while keeping things fun, relaxed, and accessible. No experience required.

Playful & Engaging: Expect laughter, surprises, and moments of “oh wow, that was easier than I thought.”
Clear & Supportive Container: Simple agreements help everyone feel comfortable and respected.
Leave Feeling: More energized, connected, and deeply understood.

Let’s throw out the rule book from society and start connecting in an authentic way with ourselves and others. Come as you are. Bring your curiosity. Let play do the work.

About the Facilitators:
Nathan Kessel weaves his experience in mindfulness meditation, Nonviolent Communication, Circling, embodiment, Buddhism, and the work of Joanna Macy to co-create experiences that help people connect deeply with themselves and others. He deeply believes in the power of genuine connection, understanding, and empathy to help heal and transform our world for the better.
Tiffany Hawco creates spaces people return to—grounded, alive, and deeply human. A facilitator, somatic breathwork practitioner, hula hoop teacher, and environmentalist, she integrates breath, movement, and intuitive facilitation into experiences that invite reflection and connection. Guided by curiosity and compassion, Tiffany’s vibrant, nurturing presence encourages participants to trust their own voices while cultivating meaningful connection with one another and the Earth.
Suggested donation: $20–$45 (offered in the spirit of generosity, no one turned away)
We would be so grateful if you could RSVP here!
We’re looking forward to connecting with you all soon!

Goddess Gathering: Monthly Women’s Circle
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Monthly Goddess Gathering at Common Street
Sisters of Common Street, this is your invitation to step into a space created just for you, a place to be seen, heard, and supported by the women who share this community with you.
Each month, we gather to connect in a real, grounded way. We share our stories, hold space for each other’s joys and struggles, and grow together through the beauty and messiness of life. Some nights we laugh until our sides ache, and other nights we sit quietly in reflection. All of it belongs.
This is a circle for every woman at Common Street. Whether you’ve been here for years or just walked through the doors. Bring your whole self. Bring your curiosity. Bring your heart.
Come as you are, leave feeling nourished and connected.

Goddess Gathering: Monthly Women’s Circle
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | 2 Watson Place Framingham, MA 01701, 2 Watson Place, FraminghamFramingham, MA 01701, MA, 01701, United States
Join us in person for the Goddess Gathering, a monthly circle celebrating women’s strength and sisterhood!

Goddess Gathering Ceremony: Remembering who we are.
For February’s gathering we are planning a field trip to Framingham to a gorgous venue called Fireseed Arts to view Juli Turpin’s art exhibit, “cockroaches and consciousness”.
It explores the shadow, here’s a quote from the artist: “My work is inspired by a lifelong pull towards the Shadow – those murky, often uncomfortable places in the psyche we tend to avoid. But I believe that’s exactly where our treasure lives. As reviled little creatures that inhabit the dark, cockroaches became the perfect medium for this exploration.”
“THE CAVE YOU FEAR TO ENTER HOLDS THE TREASURE YOU SEEK” JOSEPH CAMPBELL
https://www.juliturpin.com/art
This Month’s Theme:
Are you searching for your soul family ? Women who recognize you, support your becoming, and walk beside you as you grow?
Who This Circle Is For:
We honor all expressions of the femenine.
This gathering is open to all womb bearers, non-binary individuals, and anyone who feels called to gather in feminine-centered space.
If this circle is calling to you, you belong here.
This is a participatory space. Sharing and engagement are part of the experience. You only need a willingness to be present and honest.
This circle is part of an ongoing monthly women’s gathering rooted in feminine wisdom, inner authority, and intentional living. Over time, these gatherings build trust and continuity, and may serve as a foundation for more immersive retreat experiences for women who feel aligned to deepen the work.
Important Notes

This is a participatory ceremony; reflection and sharing are encouraged
Emotional responsibility, consent, and respect for the container are required

Bring a journal and an item for the alter, if you’d like.
Come curious.
Come open.
Come willing to listen to what is ready to take shape.
Suggested Contribution: $55
A limited number of reduced-rate or exchange spots are available by request.
We look forward to gathering in circle with you.
Details
Third Friday of each month
7:00–9:00 p.m.

Mohanji Meditations
2026-02-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
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.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2026-02-21 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-02-28 11:45 - 12:45 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Whoever said no pain no gain, obviously has never worked out to Bollywood music. Join me for BollyX – Bollywood Dance Workout. Let’s dance and workout together to remain healthy, physically and mentally while having lots of fun!
Get ready to groove to the beats of the vibrant Bollywood tunes while burning 400 – 800 calories. No prior dance experience is required; I will guide you through the steps, show modifications and ensure a fun-filled session. So, grab your friends or make new friends at the class, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to unleash your inner Bollywood star!
Register here: https://www.thebollywooddance.com/booking-calendar/bollyx-in-natick?referral=service_list_widget

Rite of the Womb
2026-02-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for The Rite of the Womb, a monthly women’s circle, typically held every third Saturday at Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick.
This sacred gathering offers a welcoming space to connect, heal, and honor the feminine through shared practice, reflection, and sacred sisterhood.
In 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.
This 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.
The 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.
If you feel called, a few items you may want to bring:

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

Questions or concerns:Please contact Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com or via text or WhatsApp at 617-980-6022.
Energy 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.
Preregistration:https://forms.gle/SiZUYrMemju433yK8

Intro to Qi Gong
2026-02-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Intro to Qi Gong
How to cultivate balance in body and mind and improve your life energy (Qi)
Time: Sundays 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 Fellowship Hall downstairs. Enter through the school street door and come downstairs 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.

Open Circle Gathering
2026-02-22 10:30 - 12:00
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!

The Turning Practice of The Whirling Dervishes
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
All are welcome. No experience necessary. From the tradition of the great love poet Rumi, these classes provide instruction in the whirling practice which polishes the heart, clears the mind, and trains the body to participate in wordless prayer.
The format of the classes will usually include warm-up exercises, then turning instruction, Zikr, and/or other aspects of Mevlevi Sufi tradition such as teachings from Rumi.
First class by donation. There is a fee for ongoing classes, however, a tight budget should not prevent participation.
Contact vnkpayton@gmail.com for more information, or if in doubt about cancellation due to weather.

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2026-02-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-02-25 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-02-27 07:30 - 08:30
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

Mindful Monday - Virtual
2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
Join us for an 8 week meditative journey of renewal featuring gentle breath-work and the healing resonance of Tibetan singing bowls.
There are two ways to join:

Virtual (Zoom): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration form: https://forms.gle/SbztvKW4texrewKeA

In-Person: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Common Street Spiritual Center, Studio

Registration form: https://forms.gle/gda5WN73Zuu9eUzy9

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, all are welcome.
email whitefeatherhealing44@gmail.com for more information or to receive the Zoom link.

Mindful Monday - In-person
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for an 8 week meditative journey of renewal featuring gentle breath-work and the healing resonance of Tibetan singing bowls.
There are two ways to join:

In-Person: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Common Street Spiritual Center, Studio

Registration form: https://forms.gle/gda5WN73Zuu9eUzy9

Virtual (Zoom): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration form: https://forms.gle/SbztvKW4texrewKeA

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, all are welcome.
email whitefeatherhealing44@gmail.com for more information or to receive the Zoom link.

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join Dr. Jennifer Kurz every Monday night from 7-8 pm for Yoga in the Sanctuary. This medium paced vinyasa flow will strengthen and energize as well as promote flexibility and balance. We will also experience inner peace by the closing meditation called Shivasana. Please bring a mat and water bottle, and this community class meets in the beautiful sanctuary of the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA. The cost per class is $15 or a food pantry donation (the pantry is located outside the center). See you on Monday night for Yoga in the Sanctuary!
Yoga is a practice that unites the mind and body. In fact, yoga means “to yoke” or unite. It is an ancient healing practice that is both physical and spiritual, incorporating postures, breath, and meditation. Yoga heals! From numerous forms of trauma, anxiety, and physical stiffness, yoga provides relief and builds a strong physical and spiritual core.
What: Yoga Class: medium paced vinyasa flow
Where: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA
When: 7-8 pm on Monday nights (no class on federal holidays)
Cost: $15 or food pantry donation (located at center)
Venmo: Jennifer-Kurz-2
Email: Doctorjenkurz@gmail.com
Instagram: @yogadoc_

Tuesday morning devotions
2026-02-24 09:00 - 10:00
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
To receive the event link, please contact Fran Pollitt at francespollitt@gmail.com

Chanting and Meditation Group
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
This chanting and meditation group is designed to tap into our inner freedom. We will have two 15 minute sessions of chanting and two 30 minute sessions of meditation. Through the actions of chanting and meditation, the aim is to free all the thoughts and emotions stuck within our minds and bodies. And over time, the goal is to free ourselves from our unconscious programming we have built over our lifetimes and deepen our connection with Spirit.

The event is free and open to the community. Donations are welcome but not required and can be sent via Venmo to @Emmanuel-Weinman or by cash.

For any questions or comments, please contact Emmanuel Krishna by email: emanwman@gmail.com or phone: 978-578-9707

Adult Ballet
2026-02-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-27 09:30 - 11:00

Beginner Ballet
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:15

A Course in Miracles (Virtual)
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
A Course in Miracles was channeled by Jesus in the 60’s to a Columbia University medical school faculty member, perhaps to help us remember the message he came to teach when he walked on this earth.
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.
We meet by ZOOM, every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ZOOM LINK: https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/96121486527?pwd=[REDACTED]

Amparo Session
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Choir Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Welcome to the Amparo Session, a voluntary initiative designed to offer emotional support, energy cleansing, and spiritual guidance. Our goal is to help you find balance, clarity, and well-being in a warm and supportive environment.
Sessions take place every 15 days, on Wednesdays, starting at 7 PM (19:00), at 13 Common St, Natick, MA (Common Street Spiritual Center).
This event is completely free.
Please remember to register in order to participate. Access the registration link to join the WhatsApp group and receive the Google Form to participate.
Unfortunately, due to the limited number of people working, we also have a limit on how many participants we can attend. For this reason, it is very important that everyone registers in advance.
Please arrive on time to join the opening prayer and energy cleansing, which are essential parts of the experience.

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2026-02-26 09:30 - 11:00

Buddhist Meditation Group (Tibetan Vajrayana)
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Buddhist practice is not about retreating from our lives or rejecting the things that bring us meaning and joy. Rather, it is about cultivating our natural capacity for unconditional well-being; a well-being that is not dependent on external circumstances.
This unconditional well-being is not withdrawn, neutral, or indifferent. It is brimming with warmth and care for all beings. It is the source of universal love and compassion, what Buddhists call bodhicitta. It is not something we attain or manufacture; it is what we fundamentally are. The practices of this tradition help us identify and remove our internal impediments so that our innate enlightened nature can begin to outshine our habitual ways of thinking and relating to ourselves and others.
These weekly gatherings include meditation practice and discussion grounded in the teachings of contemporary meditation masters within the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition. Our emphasis is on integrating meditation into daily life and embodying loving-kindness and compassion in action. Each session includes guided and silent meditation, along with time for reflection and conversation.
Facilitated by Ben Draper, a longtime dharma practitioner and student of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
Open to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

QMMUNITY: Connecting with LGBTQIA+ Neighbors
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Common Street Spiritual Center, Sanctuary – 13 Common St, Natick, MA 01760
Snacks will be served. This community event is free.
Sign-up is encouraged.
Contact Rich at QMMUNITYGroup@gmail.com for more information.

Bad Girl+ Magic Group
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30
A sacred circle for women and LGBTQIA+ humans who are done with ‘good-girl’ conditioning and ready for the next thing.
Break ‘good-girl’ conditioning with exercizes from Kasia Urbaniak’s book: Unbound: A Woman’s Guide to Power.
Together, we’ll explore how to take up space, speak with authority, and hold others in deep, unwavering attention.
Through playful exercises, somatic roleplay, and group practices, you’ll learn how to:
– Direct energy
– Embody confidence
– Command with clarity
– Receive cleanly and unapologetically
– And access your inner ‘Mistress’; (feminine form of Master) as a reclamation of sovereign presence.
This circle gives you tools to flip the script on people-pleasing, over-explaining, and shrinking back.
Instead, we practice presence, precision, and unshakable self-trust; held within a community of dignity, sisterhood, and shared becoming.
Reading Unbound: A Woman’s Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak is important to this work. (Available at your local library)
Because “Good girls never make history.”​
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→ FREE EVENT
→ Space is Limited, Get Your Ticket ASAP

JourneyDance™: The Dance of Connection
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for a movement exploration of how we relate: to ourselves, to one another, to the earth beneath our feet, and to the larger field of Life moving through us all.
Through music, movement, and gentle guidance, we’ll explore connection as a felt experience rather than a concept. Not something to perform or perfect, but something to sense, practice, and play with moment by moment.
As with all JourneyDance experiences, this evening weaves together solo exploration and consent-based connection, offering multiple pathways to engage. You are always in choice about how, when, and with whom you connect.
This is a grounded, spacious container where awareness leads, the body speaks, and relationship becomes a living dance.
All bodies celebrated here.
This is a substance-free, fragrance-free, barefoot-friendly space.
What to Bring
Water bottle
Comfortable clothes to move in
Yoga mat or blanket (optional)
Journal (optional)
Yourself exactly as you are
Buy Nothing Abundance Gift Exchange Table
Bring gently used items (books, clothing, small treasures) to share. Take what speaks to you. Any items not taken return home with you.
Street Parking + Small Parking Lot on back side of the building
Schedule
6:55 – 7:15pm Arrivals and Buy Nothing Abundance Gift Exchange Table Browsing
7:15pm – 7:30pm – Welcome, Landing, Guided Meditation
7:30pm – 9:00pm – Guided JourneyDance flow and the JourneyDance hold
9:00pm-9:15pm – Relaxation & Closing Circle
9:15pm-9:30pm – Opportunity to Journal, Draw, Linger, Connect, Pull Oracle Cards, Take home Abundance table items

SpiritDrum
2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
A spiritual circle that is open to the public and is geared for adult participation (younger attendees must be able to maintain focus for the full 2 hours). SpiritDrum blends together meditative drumming, sacred chant and life-affirming ritual to create an experience that can bring inner peace and a sense of liberation. The primary instruments are frame drums played with beaters, as well as shakers and rattles. Bring your own if you can, or borrow from the extras on hand (please leave full-size djembe drums at home). People are asked to arrive before 7pm to settle in before the opening ceremony.
SpiritDrum is a unique gathering that combines life-affirming ritual with meditative drumming, sacred chanting and sound exploration for an overall intention of deepening connection between the Earth-mother and our inner selves. Partly facilitated, partly free-form, SpiritDrum creates an intimate space which allows us to express our spiritual aspirations through the vibrations of our drums and voices. SpiritDrum is unlike a typical drum circle — it is quieter, more contemplative and focused on healing through the medium of sound. For that reason, we ask two things: please leave large drums (such as djembes) at home, and please arrive before 7pm to minimize disruptions once the evening’s energy begins to flow. Extra drums will be provided for sharing, but you are encouraged to bring smaller drums such as frame drums, doumbeks, bongos and other instruments like rattles, singing bowls, chimes, didgeridoos and flutes. No prior experience is necessary. Young people must be able to maintain focus for the full two hours. Located on the 3rd level in the choir room. Come in through the School Street entrance.
Dave Curry is the creator of Drums For One & All, which includes facilitating public events, giving workshops, teaching private lessons, giving live performances, and doing drum repairs. Every month, Dave has lead the popular FreeDrum event since 2001, and the SpiritDrum event since 2006. Dave is co-creator and organizer for the Eastern Mass Rhythm Festival, which is entering its 18th season. Dave is the author of two books on hand drumming, and has taught drum classes at the Assabet school since 2009. Dave is the creative director of the Drum Nomads performance ensemble. Over the past 22 years, Dave has lead well over 1000 drumming events at schools, churches, colleges, libraries, retreat centers and other institutions across New England.
4th Saturday monthly, 7pm to 9pm (setup starts at 6pm)
$10 per person (cash/check/venmo/paypal)
Website: www.DrumsForOneAndAll.com
Email: Drumhead@DrumsForOneAndAll.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/DrumsForOneAndAll
