Living in Harmony: Nurturing Spirit, Community & Nature

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Come together with neighbors for an afternoon of inspiration, interactive learning, community art, and unity. Discover how we can live more harmoniously with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us.

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• Keynote Presentation: "What Nature’s Chorus Can Teach Us About Connection" by Kris Scopinich, Vice President of Education for Mass Audubon.

• Hear the story behind Open Spirit’s exciting new rebranding and logo.

• Community Art: View our beautiful community bird art display.

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Choose Your Workshop:

• 🧘 Finding Harmony: Exploring Movement Through an Ayurvedic Lens with Sharon Cora & Debbie Clark

• 🎨 The Art of Harmony: How Art Connects Spirit, Nature & Neighborhoods with Patrick St. Pierre

• 👂 Listening for Harmony in a Discordant World with Karen Nell Smith

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• Closing Group Meditation: "Opening to Harmony & Song" led by Katherine McClean with uplifting live musical accompaniment by Judy Maggs.

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Light refreshments will be served. 

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Registration will be opening soon!

Through weekly writing exercises and prompts, these writing sessions will offer an open and safe environment to express yourself, find personal balance, and shape new narratives.

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The intent of this writing series is to experience expressive writing as a way of healing. While writing may not cure it, it can heal, according to scientific studies. Especially in this time of great uncertainty, writing, and sharing our stories with others on parallel paths will be a way to reclaim our voices, and reconnect with our lives.

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Sharing is encouraged but not mandatory.

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Program leader: Jackie Harris

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This workshop series will be held in Edwards Hall.

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Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, click here.

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Suggested donation of $20 per session, more if you can, less if you can't.​

Open Spirit and Metrowest Sings Out are hosting an open mic every 4th Friday.

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Performance sign-up are in-person only and will run from 6:30-7 pm. 

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These gatherings will be held in Edwards Hall.

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Cost is $5-$10, more if you can, less if you can't. Kids are free. 

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All proceeds benefit Metrowest Worker Center - Casa, to provide direct aid to our immigrant neighbors. 

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Upcoming open mic dates:

September 25th, October 23rd, November 27th, January 22nd, and February 26th.

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Sound Healing is a wonderful way to relax and de-stress using the power of sound to harmonize and release. Himalayan singing bowls, pure crystal bowls, shakers, gongs, drums, and rattles create a sound scape for you to journey inward.

Mats, cushions and blankets are available but you are welcome to bring your own or participate from a chair.  Think about how you can be most comfortable for 50 minutes. 

Program leader: Leo Ryan

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Location: Edwards Hall at Open Spirit, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham

Cost:  Pay as you are able. Suggested payment of $10-$25. 

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Registration is required. Please click here to sign-up.

Please note we need a minimum of 6 people to run this class. Class will be cancelled if the minimum is not met. You will be notified by email on October 5th if the class is cancelled. 

About the program leader: Leo has spent decades exploring traditions and practices that expand the mind and challenge the body. He is blessed to have studied, lived among, and been mentored by Jesuit scholars, Benedictine monks, Shambala Shastris, the communities of Kripalu and Findhorn, Jaguar Path founders, and Q’ero lineage holders. Leo is a certified 200-Hour Kripalu yoga teacher, holds a diploma in Integral Sound Healing from the Sound Healing Academy, is a USA Triathlon National Qualifier, coach, musician and stage performer.

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Leo offers yoga to help us live a balanced and empowered life and sound healing sessions to invite healing and bring joy.

Monthly Poetry Writing Workshop

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Every 3rd Monday of the Month 

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This workshop is for anyone interested in poetry as a spiritual practice and creative outlet.

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No writing experience is needed. All are welcome!

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This workshop is held in Edwards Hall.

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Suggested donation of $20, more if you can, less if you can't.

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RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan. To RSVP, please click here.

Begin your day with us as the people of Ancient China. Slow healing, meditative movements with internal energy flow unblocking and balancing Qi (energy), helping metabolism, strength, connecting mind, body, and spirit always!

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New in-person class added on Mondays!

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Monday (10am) and Wednesday (10am) in-person classes are held in Sue Dickerman Hall. Thursday's class (8:45am) is online via Zoom. Please contact Kathleen if you are interested in joining online.

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Suggested donation of $10-$20, more if you can, less if you can't.

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This class is led by Kathleen Sakovitz. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all participants in our programs. Please contact us if you need any assistance with registrations, class payments or donations. If you have any access requirements or need accommodations to fully participate in an event, workshop, or class, please let us know by contacting us at info@openspiritcenter.org or calling us at 508-877-2050. We will work together with you to best meet your needs.