Common Street Spiritual Center

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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_

Spring Spirit Song Circle
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Come gather in community and lift your voice with us as we sing spirit songs, sacred songs, and heart-opening songs. This is a simple, welcoming singing circle where songs are taught by ear in a call and response style, making them easy to learn and accessible to all.
The invitation is to drop in and create sacred space together through our voices. There is no performance and no need for prior singing experience. Whether you sing fully, softly, or simply listen, your presence is part of the circle.
All voices are welcome. This is a free offering, shared in the spirit of love, connection, and community.

Tuesday morning devotions
2026-04-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-14 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
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-14 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

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2026-04-08 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-04-10 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-04-13 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-04-15 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

Adult Ballet
2026-04-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-10 09:30 - 11:00

Beginner Ballet
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:15

A Course in Miracles (Virtual)
2026-04-08 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
2026-04-08 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
2026-04-09 09:30 - 11:00

Buddhist Meditation Group (Tibetan Vajrayana)
2026-04-09 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.

Death Café - A space for open, respectful conversations about death
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
What is a Death Café?

A Death Café is a facilitated gathering where people come together to talk openly about death, dying, and mortality.
The goal is to increase awareness of death in order to help people make the most of their lives.

There is no set agenda. Conversation is participant-led and guided by curiosity, listening, and mutual respect.

What a Death Café Is
•A welcoming, confidential space for conversation
•A place to share thoughts, questions, stories, and reflections about death
•Open to anyone, regardless of beliefs or background
•Based on respect, listening, and equality among participants
•A non-commercial space – no products, services, or businesses will be promoted

What a Death Café Is Not
•Not grief counseling or group therapy
•Not a support group
•Not a place for medical, legal, or financial advice
•Not affiliated with any religion, ideology, or belief system
•Not about persuading others how to think or feel
•Not a venue for promotion of any business or service

A Brief History
Death Café originated in 2004 with Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz, who created informal gatherings called Cafés Mortels.
In 2011, Jon Underwood brought the concept to the UK, where it became known as Death Café.
Since then, Death Cafés have spread worldwide as a grassroots movement, held in homes, libraries, cafés, community centers, and online.

What to Expect
•Open conversation
•A respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere
•Tea and cookies will be served

This is purely a conversational space, with no intention to sell, persuade, or lead participants to any particular conclusion.

https://www.truthdig.com/articles/preparing-to-meet-your-maker-plus-cake-the-life-of-a-death-cafe/

Goddess Gathering: Monthly Women’s Circle
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 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.

Sensing Tango — A Beginner's Course
2026-04-09 19:15 - 20:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Argentine tango is one of the most intimate social dances in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. Most people learn it as a set of steps. This course teaches it as a conversation.
Over six classes, we’ll build the foundational skills of tango from the inside out: how to stand, embrace, and move with a partner — not through drilling technique, but through guided exercises in body awareness, breath, and attentive listening. You’ll learn to feel what your partner is communicating, and to express yourself clearly and kindly in return.
You’ll leave with enough grounding to enjoy a social tango event — and a set of inner tools that will deepen every dance you take on from here.
No experience necessary. No partner required.
Time: Thursdays, Apr 2 – May 7, 7.15pm (6 classes)
Location: Common Street Spiritual Center, Moon Room. 13 Common St Natick, MA 01760
$20 per class · $100 for the series · NOTAFLOF · Drop-ins welcome, and like tango itself, the material rewards revisiting.
To pre-register: https://forms.gle/tCTr9DUdPLHgDc666

About the instructor
Anatoliy Kats began his tango journey in 2017 and hasn’t stopped since. He studies in Buenos Aires at Studio Dinzel, which pioneered the teaching of tango as a practice of wellness and self-development more than 20 years ago. He holds a degree in clinical mental health counseling from Lesley University, and his work as a therapist informs how he teaches the dance. He is supervised by Dmitry Antonyuk of St. Petersburg, Russia — a Studio Dinzel alumnus with 14 years of tango teaching experience.

Meditate with a Monk
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:15 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Create Calm in a Busy Life;
Simple Tools for Inner Balance

Modern life is full – full schedules, full responsibilities, and often a full mind. Whether you’re raising children, building a career, or entering a new stage of life, it’s easy to feel mentally overloaded.
In these two special meditation events, you’ll learn practical tools to calm the mind, reduce stress, and respond to life with greater clarity and patience. Through guided meditations and accessible teachings, you’ll discover how to create inner space even when life feels busy.
No experience is needed. Everyone is welcome.
Dates:
Friday, April 10 | 7:00-8:15pm.
Saturday, May 2 | 10:30-11:45pm.
Held at: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA 01760.

Gen Kelsang Khedrub has been a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher for over 30 years, practicing under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. He is a Harvard alumnus (AB class of ’92). Gen Khedrub has taught Buddhism and meditation across the country and regularly gives special events at universities and corporate settings. Since 2020 he has been serving as the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located in Davis Square, Cambridge, MA.

Would you like meditation instruction for your school or place of work? Email us at education@meditationinboston.org to learn more.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2026-04-11 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

Authentic Relating Games: Badass Boundaries
2026-04-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
When we hear the word boundaries, many of us imagine walls or red tape — lines that say “stop” or “don’t cross.”

But boundaries can also be something beautiful. They are the places where we honor ourselves. Where we listen deeply to our yes and our no.

When we respect our own boundaries, something powerful happens. We create space to show up more authentically. We build relationships rooted in trust — knowing the people in our circle are there because they truly want to be.

Tonight in Authentic Relating Games, we’ll gently explore what boundaries feel like in real time.
We’ll practice noticing our yes, our no, and everything in between.

Through simple games of play, curiosity, and connection, we’ll explore how we show up in the world — what feels nourishing for us and what doesn’t.

Only you truly know where your boundaries live.

And honoring them can be one of the most loving things you do for yourself.

Let’s explore that together tonight — with honesty, kindness, and a little bit of joy.

Core Practices of Authentic Relating:
1) Welcome Everything
2) Honor Self and Other
3) Own Your Experience
4) Commitment to Connection

About the Facilitators

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.

Nathan Kessel is a facilitator who weaves his experience in mindfulness meditation, Nonviolent Communication, Circling, embodiment practices, 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 heal and transform our world for the better.

Suggested donation: $20–$45 (offered in the spirit of generosity, no one turned away)

You’re invited to bring your curiosity, your honesty, and all of your badass boundaries.

RSVP Here: https://partiful.com/e/bxWPcMIFvnxqNJFmQrfk?c=hR9PtOgf

Natick Drum Circle
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
A freestyle drum and dance circle that is open to the public and welcomes all skill levels, ages 12 and up.
Some extra drums are available for borrowing, but people are encouraged to bring their own drums and percussion instruments.
2nd Saturday monthly, 7pm to 9pm (setup starts at 6:30pm)
$5 per person

Mohanji Meditations
2026-04-12 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.

Open Circle Gathering
2026-04-12 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
2026-04-12 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.

Art Sanctuary: Open studio
2026-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for an afternoon of community art making in a relaxed, open studio space. Create at your own pace with shared supplies available, or bring your own project and materials. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments, there will be plenty of space to dance too!

Registration form: https://forms.gle/SGM3fyjh2YKp5gWb9

email whitefeatherhealing44@gmail.com for more information

Early Morning Prayer
2026-04-13 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
