Common Street Spiritual Center

SpiritDrum
2027-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Open Circle Gathering
2027-07-25 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
2027-07-25 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
2027-07-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-07-28 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-07-30 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-08-02 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-08-04 07:30 - 08:30, 2027-08-06 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

Tuesday morning devotions
2027-07-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-08-03 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
2027-07-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-08-03 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
2027-07-28 09:30 - 11:00, 2027-07-30 09:30 - 11:00, 2027-08-04 09:30 - 11:00

Beginner Ballet
2027-07-28 19:00 - 20:15, 2027-08-04 19:00 - 20:15

A Course in Miracles (Virtual)
2027-07-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-08-04 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]

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2027-07-29 09:30 - 11:00, 2027-08-05 09:30 - 11:00

Buddhist Meditation Group (Tibetan Vajrayana)
2027-07-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2027-08-05 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.

Mohanji Meditations
2027-07-31 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
2027-07-31 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

Natick Open Mic
2027-07-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
A public open mic that is geared for adult performers, but welcomes all ages of audience members. Normally every 5th Saturday (of months with 5 Saturdays), but this time on a Friday.
The Natick Open Mic prides itself on having a diverse range of performances that can include singer/songwriters, instrumentalists, spoken word artists and poets, comedians, dancers…. pretty much anything that can be performed in front of an audience that is in good taste. Each performer gets 8 minutes of stage time (which equates roughly to two songs). We provide all the audio gear to make you sound great, including a baby grand piano. Acts can include groups of up to 4 players (larger groups will require special consideration).
$5 for both audience members & performers

Open Circle and Community Brunch
2027-08-01 10:30 - 12:00
On the first Sundays of the month, we combine our Open Circle Gathering with a community potluck brunch.

We gather and connect in a more relaxed, less structured way, yet with threads of meaning and spirituality tying it all together.

You’re welcome, if it would bring you joy, to contribute a food or drink item to share as part of the community brunch. Another option is to bring non-perishable food or toiletry items for our free mini-pantry.

Our community is finding a creative place in the spiritual world, where new forms of spiritual practice, artistic expression, and self-awareness are emerging to support humanity to meet the challenges of our times. We are finding balance within ourselves, making peace across differences, and stepping up to protect the Earth.

We welcome folks of all beliefs and backgrounds to build community with us as we align around a hopeful sense of common purpose.

RSVP Optional at this link: https://forms.gle/eykBCHZrWD52XfkKA

Early Morning Prayer
2027-08-02 07:00 - 08:00
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

¿How Lovely Are We? an evening of yoga, open mic, teach-in, and ecstatic dance
2027-08-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Join us in person for a celebratory blend of YOGA, OPEN MIC, TEACH-IN, and ECSTATIC DANCE.
Collective Activation to EXPERIENCE, EXPRESS, EXPLORE, and EXPAND ourselves individually in community – come discover how lovely we all are.
It’s all about good vibes, connecting, and expressing yourself freely. Whether you wanna stretch, share your voice, learn something new, or just dance your heart out, this event series is for you!
See more at https://www.howlovelyarewe.org/
