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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.
Winter 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.
Wednesday Evenings at MDUUC
January 21–February 25, 2026
7:00 -9:00 PM
Room: Children's Chapel
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119979
Tuesday Afternoons at MDUUC
January 27–March 3, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
Room: Children's Chapel
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119985
thursday evenings at mduuc
February 5–March 12, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM
Room: Children's Chapel
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119987
friday afternoons at MDUUC
January 30–March 6, 2026
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Room: Children's Chapel
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119990
thursday mornings at rossmoor
February 12-March 19
10:00 a.m. to noon.
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119992
saturday mornings at mduuc
*February 14-March 21, 2026
10:30 a.m. to noon
Room: *Feb 14 time and location to TBD. All other dates Children's Chapel.
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119996
Virtual Tuesday Evenings
February 3-March 17 (skipping Feb. 17)
6:30–7:30 PM
Zoom: (ZOOM UU) https://zoom.us/j/94249272065
Register here: https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1119999
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