{"id":7005,"date":"2021-01-11T10:25:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T10:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multisite.csl.org\/spiritual-living-circles\/?page_id=7005"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:38:14","slug":"start-a-circle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csl.org\/spiritual-living-circles\/start-a-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"Start a Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting your own Spiritual Living Circle begins with asking your friends to get together to discuss the articles in the Guide for Spiritual Living: Science of Mind magazine.<\/a><\/p>\n

Once you register yourself as a host with Centers for Spiritual Living, you are connected to a whole community of people around the world who are discussing the articles.<\/p>\n

You will be invited into a community forum of Spiritual Living Hosts that can provide you with tips and tools for hosting your circle, exclusive insights, and topics of discussion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Start a Circle FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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What does CSL provide to Circle hosts and participants?<\/h2><\/div>
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The monthly Discussion Guide for Spiritual Living Circles is produced every month for use by Circle hosts and participants. The guide is free and is accessible through the SLC Host Community. Instructions to access the SLC Host Community will be provided to registered hosts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

What if I am not a current subscriber to the Guide for Spiritual Living: Science of Mind magazine?<\/h2><\/div>
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All new Circle participants receive a free 6-month digital subscription to the Guide for Spiritual Living: Science of Mind magazine. After that, a subscription to the magazine is a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n

Once you are registered, you will receive a welcome email that will include the details and the promotional code to access your free subscription.<\/p>\n

Free subscriptions are only available to new subscribers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Where do we meet?<\/h2><\/div>
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Choose a location that is convenient for all participants and allows for open communication. Churches, libraries, and community rooms are all options. Many Circles are hosted in private homes\u2014please observe security precautions. If there is a New Thought Church like a Center for Spiritual Living near you, you might check with them for room availability and possible collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Should we be Live or Virtual?<\/h2><\/div>
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It is your choice whether to meet in person and\/or virtually through a meeting application like Zoom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

How often should we meet?<\/h2><\/div>
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The frequency and duration of the meetings are up to you. Discussion Guides highlight four feature articles from the magazine each month. They are provided free of charge in the SLC Host Community. You may choose to discuss any number of these, in any order. All hosts may have access to the SLC Host Community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Who should facilitate the discussion?<\/h2><\/div>
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You do not need specific credentials to host a Spiritual Living Circle\u2014anyone can host. The facilitator or “host” position could be filled by one person or rotated among members, however, one person must be listed as the primary contact. There is room for a secondary contact on the Circle record and all hosts must be identified to have access to the SLC Host Community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Should we leave time for social interaction or snacks?<\/h2><\/div>
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It is your choice as the host whether you meet only to discuss the articles or whether you have social interaction and\/or snacks. You can also discuss with your participants whether they want to include time for social interaction and\/or snacks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Should our group be open to the public or by invitation only?<\/h2><\/div>
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If you decide to be open, your group and the host\u2019s email address will appear on the Centers For Spiritual Living website world map<\/a> and people can join by searching in their area. If your Circle is closed, the participants join by invitation. For instance, a community might decide to have their own Circle and invite only members of their community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

What do I need before I register a Circle?<\/h2><\/div>
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Gather the following information for your host and participants:<\/p>\n