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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

Weekly Circles
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Mindfulness Circle

Visual Meditation Reflect with images using artist Deborah Koff-Chapin’s Soul Cards. Her paintings are evocative and dreamlike – notice which ones draw you in and which ones repel you, choose ...
students hiking in snow
Weekly Circles
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Body Mind Spirit Circle (Monthly)

Befriending and Validating Myself How can I build my friendship with myself? Through a mindfulness practice with quotes, journaling, and discussion, reflect on how to validate yourself through living your ...
Students at a shop-Downtown end of the term event
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Roots & Resilience: End of Year Downtown Adventure

(option to meet at Mac and take the bus together) Experience nature’s beauty in Gage park with a Mediterranean Greenhouse excursion and explore Ottawa Street’s historic roots, shops, and art ...