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Progress & Process, Process & Progress - An Online Sharing Circle
2025-01-05 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Progress & Process, Process & Progress”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Progress & Process, Process & Progress - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-12-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Our Saturday series continues on the third Saturday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Progress & Process, Process & Progress”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Holy Text as a Lodestone - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-12-08 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Holy Text as a Lodestone”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Knowing God, the Unknowable - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-11-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues, although for November we have moved it to the 3rd Sunday due to Feast and the Seabeck gathering. This will be an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Knowing God, the Unknowable”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Holy Text as a Lodestone - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Our Saturday series continues on the third Saturday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Holy Text as a Lodestone”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Seabeck Gathering Nov 7-10, 2024 (near Seattle, Washington)
2024-11-07 17:00 - 2024-11-10 13:00 (America/New_York)
Register now for the second annual in-person gathering at Seabeck Conference Center, near Seattle, Washington.
Please do not book flights that require you to arrive on-site later than 8pm Thursday, or leave for the airport (one hour’s drive) earlier than 12 noon Sunday.

Knowing God, the Unknowable - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Our Saturday series continues on the third Saturday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Knowing God, the Unknowable”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Free Will & Rational Faculty - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-10-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues, although for October we have moved it to the 2nd Sunday due to Unit Convention. This will be an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Free Will & Rational Faculty”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Free Will & Rational Faculty - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-09-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Our Saturday series continues on the third Saturday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Free Will & Rational Faculty”. The theme is there as a suggestion only, and participants are free to choose whether to address the theme in their sharing.
If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Control: Myth and Realty - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-09-01 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Control: Myth and Realty”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Control: Myth and Realty - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Our Saturday series continues on the third Saturday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Control: Myth and Realty”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

The Self as Ephemeral and Eternal - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-07-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “The Self as Ephemeral and Eternal”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

The Self as Ephemeral and Eternal - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-06-15 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Our Saturday series continues on the third Saturday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “The Self as Ephemeral and Eternal”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Gracefully Striving Towards Perfection - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-06-02 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Gracefully Striving Towards Perfection“. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Gracefully Striving Towards Perfection - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-05-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Our Saturday series was again re-scheduled in May due to our in-person gathering the prior weekend. We offer an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Gracefully Striving Towards Perfection“. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

In-Person Gathering May 16-19, Green Acre - Eliot, Maine
2024-05-16 17:00 - 2024-05-19 13:00 (America/New_York) | Green Acre Baha’i School, 61 Green Acre Drive, Eliot, ME, 03903, United States
We are delighted to announce our planning team is getting ready for our next gathering, at Green Acre Baha’i Centre of Learning, located in Eliot, Maine. The registration is handled through Green Acre, the registration link directs you there!
We look forward to seeing old and new friends! Attendance required for the full gathering, Thursday evening through Sunday lunch, May 16-19, 2024. We call all registrants to ensure that our guidelines are understood and that people have a chance to ask questions about the program. We strongly encourage newcomers to reach out before registering. Scholarships are available – please contact opencircle95@gmail.com if you would like to attend but will need financial assistance. Also, email us if you have any questions about accommodations, ground transportation, or the program itself.
The Open Circle Gathering provides a safe and loving environment that invites Baha’is and friends facing challenging personal issues to explore the Writings, pray, share and learn in a spiritual, healing and confidential environment. It is uniquely structured, using Baha’i writings and other spiritually oriented materials as well as materials based on current research. This creates a setting for any soul to heal, share, grow and learn from each other.
Register Here

Choosing Self-Care Over Addictions - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-05-05 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Choosing Self-Care Over Addictions“. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Choosing Self-Care Over Addictions - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Update – this has been moved back one week due to Ridvan celebrations.
An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Choosing Self-Care Over Addictions“. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Faith that Works - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-04-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Faith that Works”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Faith that Works - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Faith that Works”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Poor in all save God - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Poor in all save God”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Poor in all save God - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Poor in all save God”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Forbearance & Forgiveness - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-02-04 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month. An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Forbearance & Forgiveness”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Forbearance & Forgiveness - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Forbearance & Forgiveness”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Walking in the Footsteps of the Master - An Online Sharing Circle
2024-01-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series continues on the first Sunday of each month. An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Walking in the Footsteps of the Master”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Walking in the Footsteps of the Master - An Online Sharing Circle
2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Walking in the Footsteps of the Master”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Living a Purpose-Driven Life - An Online Sharing Circle
2023-12-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Our Sunday evening series returns to the first Sunday of the month, with an opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Living a Purpose-Driven Life”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Living a Purpose-Driven Life - An Online Sharing Circle
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “Living a Purpose-Driven Life”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

My calamity is My providence - An Online Sharing Circle
2023-11-12 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
This is part of our Sunday evening series, which normally happens the first Sunday of each month. However, in November, we will be having our Seabeck conference (in person) the first weekend, so this event is happening on the second Sunday.
An opportunity to share our feelings and personal experiences, guided by quotations from the Baha’i Writings a new topic each month. This month we’ll be reflecting on the theme of “My calamity is My providence”. If you are not on the Open Circle email list you can subscribe here or send an email to opencircle95@gmail.com to request the registration link. The circle usually lasts 90 minutes, plus time for informal fellowship afterwards.

Register Now! In-Person Conference Nov 2-5, Seabeck, Washington
2023-11-02 17:00 - 2023-11-05 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seabeck Conference Center, 13395 Lagoon Dr NW, Seabeck, WA, 98380, United States
We are delighted to announce our west coast planning team has secured a location for our next in-person event. Located west of Seattle, Washington, the Seabeck Conference Center provides non-profit organizations with the perfect escape from the hectic pace of daily life. The facilities are located on 90 beautiful acres with sweeping views of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains.
Registration Link. Attendance required for the full Thursday evening through Sunday lunch, Nov 2-5. We look forward to seeing old and new friends! Scholarships are available – please reach out to opencircle95@gmail.com if you would like to attend but will need financial assistance. Also, email us if you have any questions about accommodations, ground transportation, or the program itself.
