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Community Circles
Exploring Spirituality and Building Relationships
Our Community Circles have been and continue to be a beloved piece of our small group ministry, designed to explore topics in community and build relationships. If you are a new member, or perhaps a longstanding member, looking for ways to develop a meaningful connection to our faith tradition and other members of the church, Community Circles are for you.
Joining Community Circles offers a stress-free and comfortable setting to explore questions within a theme while providing an opportunity to learn about others.
Spring Community Circles Registration
Each Community Circle Lasts 6 Weeks and Space is Limited!
Before registering, please check your calendar to make sure you can attend all 6 sessions.
Enrolling another person besides yourself?
Have questions or need to make a change to your enrollment?
Please contact ccadmin@mduuc.org for assistance, thank you!
Please join the waitlist for either circles that are full or to specify a time that you would like to see a circle offered.
Thursday Mornings at MDUUC (starting April 30)
Thursdays, April 30 through June 4
10AM–12PM
Meeting Space: Children's Chapel
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1185071
Virtual Thursday Evenings (starting April 30)
Tuesdays, April 30 through June 4
6:30–7:30PM
Meets on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97337500761
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1185075
CLOSED - Sunday Afternoon at MDUUC (starting April 26)
Sundays, April 26 (skip 5/17) through June 7
12:30–2PM
Meeting Space: *Oak Room. *5/3 and 6/7 will meet in the Redwood Room located in Bortin Hall
CLOSED - Friday Mornings at MDUUC (starting April 24)
Fridays, April 24 through May 29
10AM–12PM
Meeting Space: Children's Chapel
CLOSED - Thursday Afternoon at MDUUC (starting April 30)
Thursdays, April 30 through June 4
1PM–3PM
Meeting Space: Children's Chapel
What Are Community Circles?
Community Circles are part of the broader Small Group Ministry found in many Unitarian Universalist congregations around the country. A Community Circle comprises of 4-8 friends and members of the congregation ~ plus two co-facilitators ~ who support participants as they share their thoughts on the topic for the meeting. The process follows a format designed to promote mindful listening, and speaking from the heart without interruption or cross talk. In this way, participants get to know each other at a deeper level. These conversations are not intellectual exercises; they are intended to promote community-building. Therefore, attendance at all sessions is encouraged. Please check your calendars and register for a Community Circle that best works for you.
Still unsure? Read what others have had to say about their experience in Community Circles:
“When I first started attending MDUUC 10 years ago, I participated in several Community Circles over a period of 2-3 years. It was the gift (to myself) that has kept on giving; those initial gatherings have led to lifetime friendships.”~ Mary Allan
“I joined a Community Circle long before I became a member of MDUCC. After the first Circle, I participated in several others and found it gratifying to be able to connect with new friends-to-be on spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional levels. As a member of MDUUC, I still participate in the enriching experience of Community Circles. They’re a highly valued part of my life.”~ Barbara Sugrue