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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

Students walking during Live Awake Outdoor Circle
Weekly Circles
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Live Awake Outdoor Circle

From Fear to Grounding (hike): Celebrate Halloween by hiking while exploring inner peace in the midst of overwhelm or fear. Experience a guided calming practice in nature and reflect on ...
students gathered around a candle
Weekly Circles
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Mindfulness Circle

Self-Compassion when dealing with Difficult Emotions: Learn “Soften, Soothe, Allow,” a self-kindness practice that teaches how to locate emotions or stressful feelings in the body, to gently relax those areas ...
Students walking during Live Awake Outdoor Circle
Weekly Circles
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Live Awake Outdoor Circle

Hike to Find Home in Nature: Connect with others, yourself, and nature on a hike in Cootes Paradise. Experience a guided creative reflection to play with the diverse textures of ...