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What is Open Circle?

Open Circle is a safe, respectful, and welcoming community where students from diverse backgrounds explore personal and spiritual growth. We support each other in developing into engaged community-minded leaders through:

  • Volunteer groups in underserved Hamilton communities
  • Weekly drop-in groups for sharing and reflection
  • Personal development courses
  • Events like planetarium shows, panel discussions, and retreats
  • Spiritual companioning (1 on 1 support)

About our Supporting Charity

McMaster Open Circle is resourced by the local charity Student Open Circles

Upcoming Events

Becoming Yourself Series-art activity
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Becoming Yourself Series 2.0

Find Balance in Daily Living Six week series free from cost, stress, and exams (Note: you do not need to have completed Series 1.0 to benefit from this course) Thursdays ...
Open Circle retreat
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CVC & Open Circle Facilitator Application – due February 22

Are you interested in facilitating a Volunteer Circle (CVC) or helping with Open Circle events and Reflection Circles next school year (including administrative and promotions roles)? Facilitating in Open Circle ...
Weekly Circles
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Mindfulness Circle

Self-Compassion when dealing with Difficult Emotions Learn a self-kindness practice called “Soften, Soothe, Allow”, which teaches how to locate emotions or stressful feelings in the body, to gently relax those ...