Circle Process

Rethinking War, Violence, Victims and Peace

April 13, 2022 | 12:00 pm – 1 pm

By Sowing For Peace

The Circle Process is an ancient practice that has been used by indigenous cultures for thousands of years as a way to promote healing, restore balance, and strengthen relationships. Today, the Circle Process is being rediscovered and adopted by people around the world as a powerful tool for building community, resolving conflicts, and creating a more just and equitable world. Our workshop is designed to provide you with an introduction to the Circle Process and its key principles, as well as the opportunity to practice and apply these principles in a safe and supportive environment. Through interactive and experiential activities, we will explore the power of deep listening, open communication, and respectful dialogue, and how these skills can be applied in a variety of settings.

We believe that the Circle Process has the potential to create positive and lasting changes in individuals, families, organizations, and communities, and we are honoured to be able to share this experience with you.

  • When :  April 13, 2022 
  • Time : 12:00 pm – 1 pm
  • Where :  Danforth Mennonite Church

“Thank you, Anthony and Jessie for planting this idea, and for summarizing the reflections so beautifully. Good to hear people's thoughts around how the conversation was structured, and the longings that all have for peace.”

“I would like to thank Anthony for leading our meeting yesterday.  I came with a heavy heart and it was good to have each of us share our feelings and concerns.  I found it interesting how one person stops watching the news while another makes a point of watching.  Each of us tries to work through our feelings.”

“I thought that the discussion was very well conducted in a way that encouraged everyone to speak. The situation in the Ukraine requires attention, and there are other such situations too. I think that circle sharing could be helpful in a number of different situations.”

"이 아이디어를 심어주고 성찰을 아름답게 요약해준 앤서니와 제시에게 감사합니다. 대화가 어떻게 구성되었는지, 그리고 평화에 대한 모두의 갈망에 대한 사람들의 생각을 들을 수 있어서 좋았습니다."

"어제 회의를 이끌어주신 앤서니에게 감사의 말씀을 전하고 싶습니다. 무거운 마음으로 왔는데 서로의 감정과 우려를 공유할 수 있어서 좋았습니다. 한 사람은 뉴스를 보지 않는데 다른 사람은 계속 보는 모습이 흥미로웠습니다. 우리 각자는 자신의 감정을 극복하려고 노력합니다."

"토론이 모든 사람의 발언을 장려하는 방식으로 매우 잘 진행되었다고 생각했습니다. 우크라이나의 상황은 주의가 필요하며 다른 상황도 마찬가지입니다. 서클 공유는 다양한 상황에서 도움이 될 수 있다고 생각합니다."