Common Street Spiritual Center

Modern Jazz Movement for Beginners
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York)

A Course in Miracles
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-11 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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Conscious Kundalini Yoga
2023-10-05 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-10-12 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join Nelya for a Kundalini-inspired community class to restore spirit, mind, and body. We start by tuning in with breath work and mantra, followed by a warm up and Kriya (set of Kundalini exercises). We’ll end with a relaxing meditation. Each class focuses on a unique theme, from self love and immune support to connecting with your intuition. This class is an invitation to slow down and look inward to connect with a deeper consciousness. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

Members – $11
Non-members – $15
To register, Venmo @Nelya-Binder (#6560) or email nelya@rootedsanctuary.com
To learn more about Nelya’s yoga, healing, and community work, check out www.rootedsanctuary.com.

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2023-10-05 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Tea, Pray, Knit
2023-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Meeting Room of CSSC
Join Diana, Fran and Donese in the Meeting Room from 2-4 pm. Bring along any handcraft you’d like to work on as we take time to enjoy one another’s company, exchange prayers, engage in thoughtful conversations and seek ways to contribute to those in need.
Drop in when you can. Children welcome with parent or caregiver
Email Donese @ donese.sylvester@gmail.com to RSVP or answer questions

Mohanji Meditations
2023-10-05 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.

Ayurvedic Learning Circle
2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-10-06 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-10-09 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-10-11 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York)
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

Adult Ballet
2023-10-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-10-11 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Natick Music Makers
2023-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
What: Natick Music Makers
When: First Fridays, 7-9pm
Where: Common Street Spiritual Center, Upstairs
How much: Cost; 100% of your $10 entry fee goes to the center to support its mission*
Who: You & Us!! ?
Hello! We want to play music with YOU!
If you have a basic musical ability (play an instrument, know your chords), We welcome you to bring your instrument; guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, ukelele, voice, and more – for a night of playing songs together. We’ll finish out the night with a jam.
Point of the event is to have fun and make music together. There is little expectation beyond that.
Format of the event: we’ll play relatively easy songs which are 3-5 chords. We’ll have a list to choose from for this event, and we’ll cast them on a screen / or have on poster-boards, so everyone can see the chords and lyrics. We’ll draw numbers from a hat @ 7pm and that will be the order of those wanting to lead a song. If you just want to play, then just play!
Genres include but not limited to Rock, Pop, Folk, Blues. Typically, we’ll be mostly in 4/4 time to keep things simple. I’ll start off the 1st song to get us warmed up, then we’ll take turns leading a song (optional if you desire to).
Note: we’ll play mostly “clean” in terms of sound, but some basic pedals / effects are permitted such as Wah, Compressor, Reverb, Delay, etc. Ear plugs will be available.
Also Note: respectfulness of everyone’s ability level is expected, kindness is appreciated. This is for fun, and there is no expectation that the songs will sound like the original nor do we really desire for it to.
Keep your alcohol and drugs and pets at home.
We’ll take a break about halfway through to socialize and munch on snacks.
If you have any questions, you can reach me by email: MrDaveStewart@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!

Natick Music Makers

*Free if you’re a member of Common St. Spiritual Center. See this link if interested: https://commonstreet.org/membership/

Intro to Qi Gong
2023-10-07 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Intro to Tai Chi
2023-10-07 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)
Tai Chi Chuan is a series of movements that combines coordinated internal mental concentration and controlled deep breathing with soft, slow and circular external movements that work together to massage and condition the internal organs, increase blood circulation, chi flow and strengthen tendons, ligaments and bones.
Tai Chi has evolved from the Yin/Yang philosophy of the I Ching and serves to strengthen the mind, body and spirit.
Dan Adams has been studying and practicing Tai Chi for 43 years and is currently a student at Gin Soon Tai Chi, 33 Harrison Ave, Boston.
Class time: Saturdays 915 – 1015:AM. Suggested Donation $5.00 – $12.00

Open Circle Gathering
2023-10-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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

Our current schedule for Open Circle is that we are meeting in person on 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays, and virtually or hybrid on 3rd Sundays. 1st Sundays include a potluck brunch and are less formal. However, in 2023 we are experimenting with a hybrid 3rd Sundays, with both in person and virtual options.

Cutting Ties, Closing Cycles
2023-10-08 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Fall is time for closing Cycles
When we live in the Flow of nature, everything goes better, because we don’t have to force anything.
This season call us to end all the cycles that don’t serve you anymore, may it be a relationship that you are divorcing or want to conclude without the energetic field that brings you confusion; may it be an addiction you want to get over; or a habit you want to die together with the leaves in the fall.
It does not matter what you wanna let go, if you want to cut any tie or to close any cycle, join us on Sunday at 1:00 PM at Common Street Spiritual Center.

Tantra Speed Date
2023-10-08 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
CSSC members and friends–apply the promo code 4COMMONSTREET for $10 off 🙂

Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% match rate! Meet singles & ignite connections through fun, relationship-skill-building games!
Tantra Speed Date – Boston (Natick)!
Sunday, October 8, 2023 – 3:00 pm

Try the matchmaking event that’s been dubbed “Yoga for your Love Life” by singles

In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm…
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningful level.
That’s why, here at Tantra Speed Date®, we do speed dating a little differently.
You’ll engage with your dates in a way that’s fun, authentic, and even healing.
We’ll guide you through a sequence of relationship-building exercises with up to 20 singles. (See our FAQ below for more details)
Each exercise will aid you and your date in playfully exploring the depth of your connection. (Think verbal dyads, movement/dancing, and communication games!)
And all of them enhance your relationship skills in subtle, yet powerful ways.
So you’ll walk away not only with matches…
But with the tools you need to bring more love into your dating life!
Over 20,000 singles have gone on 150,000+ dates in 40+ cities worldwide. 94.09% have matched with one or more dates. If you don’t match, your next event is on us!
Get your ticket today and experience the magic participants from New York to San Francisco–to now London!–are raving about!

Press and Participant Reviews:
San Francisco Chronicle: “In the quest for love and connection in San Francisco’s notoriously challenging dating world, the ceremony is a bold and worthy risk.”
Metro UK: “An opportunity to meet someone face-to-face in an honest environment without the endless messaging, game-playing, and faux confidence. Dating without the booze and the bullshit.”
“I met the love of my life through TSD and have been opened to the wonderful healing powers of Tantra. I was hesitant to go that night but I am SO glad I did!”
-Catherine B. (Denver)
“I decided to participate in Tantra Speed Date out of curiosity and left feeling excited and rejuvenated. The experience not only proved to be great for the speed dating aspect (I met at least 3 amazing women) but also for healing and clarity — I now feel that I have a much deeper understanding of what it means to be a man in a relationship and how to make dating a beautiful experience.”
-Justin M.
“Unquestionably the best dating event I have ever attended. The process supports everyone to open their hearts and connect in a uniquely deep and profound way. It’s transformative.”
-John N.
“Your work will revolutionze the way men and women relate with each other. I really felt like a goddess surrounded by strong, beautiful, empowered men.”
-Liz T. (Los Angeles)

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-10-09 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-10-11 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York)
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.
Classes are $10. Meets every Mon and Wed morning at 7:30am.
More info at www.energymatters2u.com

Coffee With a Purpose
2023-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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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Candlelight Peace Vigil at Rita's Labyrinth
2023-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Paula Brown’s House, 62 School Street, Holliston, MA
If world events are weighing as heavy on your heart as they are on ours, please join us for a candlelight peace vigil at Rita’s Labyrinth on Monday, October 9 at 6pm.

Meditation Mondays
2023-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Meditation Room @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Whether you’re curious to begin or years into a practice, start the week off right with Meditation Mondays. Try out breathwork, chanting, sound baths and other techniques in a collaborative and supportive setting.

Meditators of all levels are welcome to drop in 7-8PM on Monday nights! Come every week or as often as works in your schedule. FREE. No registration required.

For more information, please email weronika.zawora@gmail.com

Book Discussion: Decolonizing Wealth
2023-10-11 12:00 - 12:40 (America/New_York) | Online
CSSC member and Outreach Coordinator for Family Promise Metrowest Paula Brown will facilitate a series of discussions related to Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villaneuva, a renowned activist, author, and philanthropy expert who offers a crucial perspective on wealth and philanthropy. As a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Villanueva advises a diverse range of organizations on social impact strategies, working with philanthropic entities, Fortune 500 corporations, and entertainment enterprises. His work empowers communities, giving them control over their own narratives and representations while striving for increased visibility across all sectors of society. In “Decolonizing Wealth,” he examines the role of colonialism in philanthropy, the wealth gap, and the prevailing power dynamics in modern philanthropic structures.
