Common Street Spiritual Center

True Story Theater - Emotional Improv Drop In Class
2023-05-13 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Are you looking for a unique, enriching, and fun experience that offers more than just a typical acting class?
Welcome to True Story Theater’s drop-in classes, where heartfelt connections, personal growth, and creative expression take center stage!
In these classes, you’ll not only learn the art of listening and sharing, but also explore how to bring other people’s stories to life with authenticity and emotion.
WHY ATTEND A TRUE STORY THEATER CLASS?
Unleash your creativity: Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a complete beginner, these classes offer a safe and supportive environment to hone your skills and express yourself.
Build connections: Playback Theater is all about fostering community through storytelling.
Unlock emotional growth: As you learn to listen deeply and empathize with others, you’ll develop emotional intelligence and enhance your communication skills both on and off the stage.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?
We don’t want finances to get in the way of anyone attending, so we offer a sliding scale of $15-$30 per class.
Ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind journey? Join our drop-in classes at any time, or sign up for the full four-week course. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to learn, share, and connect.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of emotional improvisation at True Story Theater. Sign up today and take the first step towards unlocking your creative potential and connecting with a vibrant community of storytellers.
ABOUT YOUR TEACHER
Jason Michael Jedrusiak is a local teaching artist, actor, director, yoga instructor, and activist who leads classes and workshops for young people, adults, and the young at heart throughout the Greater Boston area.
Since 2010, he has continued to teach in collaboration with youth centers, local public schools, universities, and institutions including The Boston Children’s Museum, the American Repertory Theater, and NUPath.
He facilitates groups to discover more of their creativity through improvisation, drama, playback theater, puppetry, and laughter yoga.
Jason highlights the power of embodied play and interacting with nature for self care, community, group connection, and authentic relating.

Group Past Life Regression
2023-05-13 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
What is Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique?
Dolores Cannon’s method of hypnosis, Quantum Healing Hypnosis TECHNIQUE (QHHT®), involves inducing an individual into the Somnambulistic state of trance through visualization.

You will experience:
1. Guided meditation to experience past lives
2. Contact with your higher self or guides
3. Healing visualization

What to bring:
1. A yoga mat
2. A blanket
3. A bottle of water

Price : $45
35% discount to CSSC members
Book at www.ayamama.org

Tantra Speed Date
2023-05-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The #1 dating event with the highest match rate! Tired of swiping and awkward first dates?
Now in 30+ cities, this Yoga-inspired workshop is more than dating, it’s “Yoga for your Love Life!” Combination relationship skills practice + speed date, you’ll model healthy relationship roles and share a moment of guided connection with up to 20 dates.
Exercises are fun (think light partner yoga, actor’s improv, eye-gazing, dance), and are infused with positive relating. You’ll walk away not only with matches (95% of singles make at least one match!), but with a refreshing perspective on what relationships can be!
Sign up HERE and use code 4COMMONSTREET for $10 off.

Natick Drum Circle
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
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
2023-05-14 10:30 - 11:45 (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.

Soul Sunday
2023-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for Soul Sunday, an opportunity to meditate, enjoy a healthy veg potluck, and meet new friends using plant medicines for spiritual growth. This event is co-hosted by Bay Staters for Natural Medicine, a community group that has passed measures ending arrests for growing and sharing psilocybin mushrooms and related plants in five Massachusetts communities. Their coalition hosts forages, grows classes, and a network to find a guide in addition to their work toward legalizing home-growing and sharing statewide as well.

Early Morning Prayer
2023-05-15 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York)
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

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-05-15 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
2023-05-15 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.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meditation Mondays
2023-05-15 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 every first and third Monday of the month. FREE. No registration required.

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

Council Meeting
2023-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The Common Street Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 7pm.
If you have questions, or would like to discuss something with the council, please email us at council@commonstreet.org
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Event Leadership Circle
2023-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Are you a workshop or event leader at The Common Street Spiritual Center?
Join our mastermind group and connect with like-minded leaders.
This is a great place to share ideas, best practices, and support each other in creating meaningful and impactful experiences for our community.
Through group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and guest speakers, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your leadership skills, expand your network, and gain fresh perspectives on how to create engaging and transformative events.
There’s no cost to come. All that’s required is that you fit one of these two categories:
#1 – You are already leading events at CSSC (of any kind).
OR…
#2 – You have an interest in leading events at CSSC in the near future, and you’d like some support in doing so.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Jason McGarva

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-05-17 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-05-19 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

Open Circle Gathering (In Person)
2023-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Open Circle is a community building event which includes centering meditation, a talk or practice, time for personal reflection, song, and prayer.
The Spiritual Center’s mission is to cultivate a love-centered community that works together to bring peace, justice, and healing to our society and planet.
All are welcome. Our Open Circle meets every week at 10:30am and is free and open to the public.

We meet in person on 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays, and virtually on 3rd Sundays. 1st Sundays includes brunch and is less formal.

If you’re new to Sunday Circle, please register here: https://forms.gle/WeyndDgfFS1NeNZ97

A Course in Miracles
2023-05-17 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.

https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/91709436048?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Tea, Pray, Knit
2023-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join Diana, Fran and Donese every other Thursday 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, engage in thoughtful conversations and develop new relationships. We can share thoughts about matters that affect us all such as:

children’s education,
safe neighborhoods, and
food insecurity.

We can exchange prayers and positive thoughts and seek ways to contribute to those in need.
You are welcome to drop in when you can. Children are also welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Our next Thursday gatherings are May 4th and 18th and June 1st, 15th, and 29th.
Please email Donese @ donese.sylvester@gmail.com to RSVP or ask questions.

Men's Wisdom Council
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.
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