Community Circles
Circles are groups of 8-10 committed participants who come together with a trained leader to nurture spiritual growth in community. These groups are grounded in the spiritual practices of deep listening and open-hearted reflection. Each gathering offers an opportunity for connection: connecting with ourselves, connecting with others, and connecting with something greater than ourselves.
This fall, Community Circles run for six sessions and meet on the weeks that begin on these Sundays: Sundays, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, March 5, March 19, April 2 & April 16.
Open to All:
Mondays 10 a.m.–noon, led by Rev. Jen Crow
Tuesdays 7–8:30 p.m., led by Doug Hicks
Shared Identity:
People of Color: Sundays 1–2:30 p.m., led by Michael Dotson (This circle meets on a special schedule. This winter/spring, dates are: Sundays, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 19, April 9, and April 30.)
Young Adults: Mondays 7–8:30 p.m., led by Andy Hansinger and Naira Polonsky
LGBTQ and Non-Gender-Conforming Folks: Mondays, 7–8:30 p.m., led by Tim Gluszak
Fathers: Tuesdays 7–8:30 p.m., led by Travis Apollo Haage
Parents of Kids in High School and College: Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m., led by Colleen Wilkinson
People Living with Grief, Loss, and Endings: Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m., led by Gail Price
Please contact the Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink at elaine@firstuniv.org with any questions.
We are delighted to provide childcare free of charge for all circles.
To request childcare, please submit this online form at least 7 days in advance.