People come to KUUF for a wide variety of reasons, among them, to be in community with others and to make new friends. KUUF is growing and we want to continue to be a fellowship where we know, care for and support one another.

• Are a way to keep connected within the fellowship;

• Offer a spiritual setting for personal growth;

• Allow group members to interact on a meaningful level;

• Let everyone's voice be heard;

• Allow for flexible, open communities of varying size and composition.

You should join a Chalice Circle if

THE COVENANTS
The first covenant is that circle members come together with the promise to honor and respect one another by listening, sharing and showing up. A second covenant is the commitment to generate new circles by growing and dividing when the appropriate time arrives. A third covenant is the agreement to engage in a service to the congregation or the larger world.

THE GROUPS
Chalice Circles generally consist of 6-10 members. When a circle reaches 12, it splits in half. In this way, circles are constantly forming and evolving and no circle becomes a closed group. 

FREQUENCY
Chalice Circles meet once or twice a month. Most meet in members homes for 90 minutes.

LEADERSHIP
Each Chalice Circle has a contact person and a group facilitator.

FORMAT
Chalice Circles begin by lighting a candle and a reading is shared. Members will then have a chance to check-in and speak briefly about his or her day, week, or situation in life at the moment. Following check-in, the chosen topic is introduced and members share relating to that topic. Circles will end with a check-out and a closing reading.