The forum will cover:

• The federal landscape - what happened in 2025

• ICE enforcement in Massachusetts

• How immigrant-serving groups are protecting communities

• Ideas for how to help immigrants.

Learn about the realities on the ground in the immigration space, hear stories of those impacted by Immigration policies, and the ways we are called to stand up to meet this moment in history.

This year's program will feature:

• Student musical performances

• Middle School Creative Contest winners

• Community leaders and partners

• Interfaith Clergy representatives

• Keynote presentation from Audi Lynch, METCO Director at Natick Public Schools

Open Spirit with Edwards Church Justice & Love in Action host December’s fundraiser, for deep, deep self-care during these extremely challenging times. Allow the drum rhythm, movement and relaxation nourish & resource you. 

Natick is United is ready to move toward deep, sustained work for justice, healing, and systems change. We hope you will walk with us as thought partners, co-creators, and co-conspirators in building the beloved community we all deserve. If you have not been able to join this work this past year, we welcome you in 2026. There is so much we can do together.  All are welcome.

Join a community interfaith book discussion with Fr. Carl Chudy, and Shaheen Akhtar

Come visit NIU on the CRT, New Year’s Eve

Come and enjoy coffee, light refreshments, dance and fun at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Natick.

Learn how to safely intervene when you witness harmful behavior, such as harassment, discrimination, or violence. ACLU trainers will discuss intervention strategies useful during these troubled times.

Open Spirit with Edwards Church Justice & Love in Action host December’s fundraiser, for deep, deep self-care during these extremely challenging times. Allow the drum rhythm, movement and relaxation nourish & resource you. 

SUGARCANE, the award-winning documentary is a groundbreaking investigation into an Indian residential school, shedding light on years of forced separation, assimilation and abuse that Indigenous children experienced at the hands of Church and government.

Honor the lives of trans and gender-expansive people past and present, mourn those lost to anti-trans violence, and lift up a vision of a future grounded in justice and joy.

Belonging and gathering in a time of uneasiness and uncertainty.

Hosted By Qmmunity & Common Street Spiritual Center

Explore how rhythm and beats affect you on a profound level so that you can feel nourished, resourced, and invigorated while supporting the Metrowest Workers Center.

Protecting out neighbors — what to do and what not to do as a bystander. Location provided on registration.

Join us for a night of crafting and changemaking!

Join Dr. Daniel Osborn of Project Mosaics in Part 2 of our series, this time examining antisemitism as a "shapeshifter" and learning how you can confront it.

Hosted by World of Wellesley

All are welcome to this free special event happening in lieu of Common Street’s weekly Open Circle Diwali is a celebration of light overcoming darkness and good triumphing over evil. During this gathering, members of the local Indian community will share traditional songs, prayers, and art, and invite us all to reflect together on the meaning of Diwali.

Hosted by Common Street Spiritual Center

Five immigrants from five different countries will share their journeys to the United States—why they came, how they adjusted to new customs, and which traditions from their homelands they still cherish.

Though our origins, accents, and holidays may differ, we are united by what we share: kindness, love, resilience, and community. Come listen, learn, and celebrate what we have in common.

Hosted by Common Street Spiritual Center

Anybody who identifies as trans (transgender, transsexual, non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, pangender, intersex, etc…) or who is sincerely questioning their gender identity is welcome.

Hosted by Metrowest Area Trans Support (MATS)

This concert features compositions from Avery Sharpe's new work, "I Am My Neighbors' Keeper," performed by a double quartet (including a string quartet). Music is laden with Jaz, Gospel, African, Blues and other influences. Proceeds go to A Place To Turn

Hosted by Edwards Church

Got something that needs fixing or mending? Bring it to the Repair Café!

Hosted by Framingham Rotary Club

Pow Wow Information

A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.

Pow Wows are open to the public!

This community meeting is open to all, and will provide space to explore how we’re doing,and think about how to come together in action no matter how big or small.

Hosted by Natick is United

Come and dance with friends and family and support the Metrowest Worker Center as they provide food and legal advice to families in need.

A Natick tradition that highlights the work of the service organizations and volunteers that make the Town of Natick such a great place to live, work, and play.

The documentary follows three Venezuelan children from the impoverished Las Brisas neighborhood, in their quest to become professional musicians within the ranks of “El Sistema” music program. 

Come enjoy a delightfully queer cabaret featuring Tilda Watersclear, Gilbert Dabady, Flyza Minnelli, and Fairy Nellie. Join us as we gender-bend singing, musical instruments, musical theatre, and fun makeup and clothing of various expressions. This is a family-friendly event.

Hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Natick

Multicultural Day, August 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. This event highlights the diversity and cultures in our community. Enjoy delicious food from Mashal's Kitchen, and Mig's Dogs.
Visit a variety of cultural booths for fun activities and educational opportunities!