About Circle Process

Here’s how it works: Participants sit in a circle along with someone acting as facilitator. Everyone is given the opportunity to speak to the particular question or topic in turn.  

A “talking stick” – it can be any object – is passed around the circle. Only the person with the object is allowed to speak, and others are not allowed to interrupt or respond until the object comes to them.

A facilitator is there to keep the process moving and ensure the boundaries are respected. There may be time to go around the circle more than once.

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Circle process training: Tackling Difficult Conversations in the Church and Beyond

Watch a video from the Aug. 8, 2024 training on circle process sponsored by the NEAC Board of Church & Society. Led by Rev. Barb Lemmel.