“Circles create soothing space where even reticent people can realize that their voice is welcome.” —Margaret Wheatley
We are responsible for each other. This is the meaning of community. We take seriously the idealistic notion that our future is dependent on each of us and if one of us is not free, or valued, or participating in a full life, then these are not possible for any of us. How long we live and how often we are sick are determined by our personal behaviors, our social relationships, our physical environment and our income. We are the people who can change these things, individually and with our neighbors.
Circles currently forming (If you would like to join a circle, click the contact to send an email request.)
Des Moines Contingent, contact Jean McCarthy
First Presbyterian Church, contact Ted Miller (faith communities reclaiming the language of transformation)
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, contact Randy Kasch
Integration of Medical and Complimentary Methods, contact Katherine Krage
Lanston Strategy Group, contact Dave Langston (self image and performance)
Marion Cares Inc., contact Joe Polzen
Mount Mercy University, contact Deb Oliver
North Liberty Community, contact Judy McRoberts
Retirement Planning Association, contact Sylvia Brim (help singles out of isolation)
Shelter House, contact Kari Dixon or Crissy Canganelli (ability of all people to afford to live in the community in which they work)
Sixth Judicial District Department of Correction Services, contact Bruce Vander Sanden
Sixth Judicial District Department of Correction Services, contact Malinda Lamb
St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa, contact Ed Smith
United Way of East Central Iowa, contact Leslie Wright
Adverse Childhood Experiences (April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, 5:30–6:30 p.m.)
Increasing Well-being of Our Children (April 30, 5:30–6:30 p.m.)
University of Iowa Nursing and VA Nursing, contact Theresa Keller, FSPA
Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families, contact Angela Kron