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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
  • Personal companioning (1 on 1 support)

About our Supporting Charity

McMaster Open Circle is resourced by the local charity Student Open Circles

Upcoming Events

planetarium show (Fall 2025)
Weekly Circles
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Soul Searching Among the Stars: Planetarium Show and Reflection in Mindfulness Circle

3:30-4:30 with optional outdoor social at 4:30-5pm Did you know that there's a planetarium here at Mac? Interested in watching the stars and pondering our place in the universe? Be ...
Students hiking on a snowy path
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Live Awake Outdoor Circle

Relating with the Land: Guided reflection and movement to give attention to and build our relationship with the land we are situated on. Contemplate your connection with the earth, others ...
students gathered around a bonfire
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Embers and Aspirations Retreat: Bonfire & Invasive Species Removal

🔥 Join Open Circle for our fall bonfire retreat! 🔥 Bringing presence to find light in the dark Gather around the fire to reflect on the experiences that have shaped ...