Common Street Spiritual Center

Adult Ballet
2024-08-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-28 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-30 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Beginner Ballet
2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-08-28 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York)

A Course in Miracles
2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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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Creating the Great Turning
2024-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Are you concerned and overwhelmed about the dire threat to our biosphere from the climate crisis?
Do you long to serve the healing of our world in a more powerful and effective way?
If so, please join us for
Creating the Great Turning
A 2- hour monthly gathering to reinforce our interdependence, honor our grief for this world, explore new perspectives on these complex problems and manifest a life-sustaining society.
Our interactive approach uses “The Work That Reconnects.”, developed by Joanna Macy and others, which integrates systems thinking, deep ecology and deep time, spiritual traditions and undoing oppression.
We highly recommend listening to the first episode of the podcast “We Are the Great Turning” before the meeting, as it provides an excellent introduction to The Work That Reconnects process.
Join us on Wednesday, June 26th, from 7-9 PM in the CSSC Moon Room.Co-Facilitators
Laura Hake
Michael Corthell
Colleen Puzas
Each of our co-facilitators has extensive experience creating safe spaces for learning and building community, along with a deep love for our good green Earth.
Our only request is that you are present and ready to begin promptly at 7 PM.
Meeting Schedule
We plan to meet monthly. You are welcome to join us for as many meetings as you would like.
July 24, 7-9 PM, CSSC Moon Room
August 21, 7-9 PM, CSSC Sanctuary
Join us as we embark on this journey of understanding and action for the healing of our world.

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2024-08-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-29 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Mohanji Meditations
2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-08-29 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.

Call of Love Yoga
2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Call of Love Yoga
Hear channeled sources of Love and align with Oneness
Thursdays, July 18 – September 5
Common Street Spiritual Center, Natick, MA
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Donations welcome. Cash or Venmo: @Judith-Thapa
Experience heart centered meditation, breathwork, gentle to moderate yoga poses, guided deep relaxation and sources of love channeled into healing frequencies
Judy O’Leary Thapa is a channel, energy healer, yoga teacher and yoga therapist. She has certifications in Sivananda yoga, Prenatal yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (Pryt.com) and with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT.org). Judy has over twenty years of experience teaching students of all ages.
Varunayoga.com / 617-417-4386 for yoga therapy and energy healing sessions.
Testimonials:
With Judy’s loving guidance, I had a profound experience of my body being filled with light. It was a heart opening and healing experience that has been an anchor through healing from injury and loss.”
~ Nia (Movement instructor)
“ Judy is a fantastic yoga instructor! I love how Judy guides you through every movement during your stretching to make sure you’re in the right position for your body. And then, she separates you from whatever was on your mind by getting you to focus on the here and now. “
~ Yoga participant at Project Comeback’s programming for veterans and rescued horses

Men's Wisdom Council
2024-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Meeting Room of CSSC
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 spirit 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 for 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.
All men are welcome to drop in and participate in our circle. Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-08-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-28 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-30 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

Transformation Circle
2024-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
A deep journey to source of all life through sound, breath and movement by sharing contemplative community circle. Retune your body with crystal bowls, planetary gong, chimes, handpan, native american flutes and more.Join us for an immersion into collective presence in 3 hours container night. With multiple modalities celebrating aliveness together, we will connect through interactive sharing circle, prayers, contemplative stories, breathwork, sound healing, movements and more!We’ll practice together how to surrender anything that has been held in your heart. We’ll gently hold them together in a circle and transmute into light.
SUGGESTED DONATION$20+ by Cash or VenmoVenmo: @tov-demirel

AUGUST 23 | Friday – @ 7pm – 10pmWhat to bring: Yoga Mat / Blanket / Eye Cover / Pillow / Water / JournalMain Entrance, Sanctuary

Intro to Qi Gong
2024-08-24 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.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2024-08-24 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

Dance to Overcome CANCER
2024-08-24 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
$10 Suggested Donation

Open Circle Gathering
2024-08-25 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

The Natick Dance Showcase
2024-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
The Natick Dance Showcase features performers from around the central New England region representing a wide range of dance styles from traditional cabaret belly dance to modern theatrical fusion. The show is a feast for the senses with colorful costumes, exotic music and a celebration of the human form in motion.
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30.Cost is $10 per person (kids 13 and under are free)

Coffee With a Purpose
2024-08-26 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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Bible Study
2024-08-26 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.

Tuesday morning devotions
2024-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
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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Pain Integration Meditation
2024-08-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
This 60 min guided meditation journey will uncover blocks and limitations, while bringing light to the deepest parts of your soul. Improve your relationship to pain using mindfullness, affirmations, and visualization techniques. Integrate all aspects of yourself into wholeness. Bring water, journal, pillow, and yoga mat for comfort lying down.
