We
welcome you to both a residence and a community. Inside the residence are apartments, gathering places, up-to-date media spaces, a
cafeteria (disciplinary quotes) that reminds you of home. There are people who are quiet, study-like, prayerful, perfectionist and fun generating to keep you updated and stress free. Enter the community and you'll find more. Here there is talent, energy and
dedication. There is fear and prejudice–and fresh eyes. There is a common
humanity. Different ideas, different customs, different ways of seeing the world:
what blends them all, what brings out the humanity in each, is a culture of respect. How do we bridge divides? Storytelling, lectures, shared meals, picnics, retreats:
we experiment as we go along, promoting friendships, developing leadership
skills. Local schoolchildren enter to engage in cooperative projects, local citizens to
gain a perspective on world affairs, business leaders to make contacts. Drop-ins
are greeted warmly. Every week there is an open brown-bag with a brief talk, a
tour, and plenty of time for conversation. The spirit of The Circle is magnetic. In our vision, those who live in The Circle leave as cultural navigators, as
peacemakers. The story of The Circle is carried aloft and seeds new Circles
around the world, each suited to its own time and place. We serve as both a
laboratory and a model.
