Qs & As

How do I sign up?

You can sign up by scrolling to the bottom of this page and clicking the Sign Up button OR by completing a paper registration form.

How are the Circles formed?

The groups will generally be comprised of women at a similar life stage to yours.

How do the Circle gatherings work?

Each Circle will begin with about 10 women. Circles will meet once a month (more often if the members decide) . Each woman will choose one of the months to head up planning a gathering. (See below for some ideas!) The host of the month will choose the day, time, and activity and communicate it to the Circle.

Is there a leader of the Circle?

Each Circle has a woman who has agreed to be the “Navigator.” The Navigator will help the Circle establish some “settings” at the start and make sure the Circle is staying on course by confirming each month has a host and that the events are being planned & communicated. The Navigator still only plans ONE gathering.

How long does our Circle stay together?

Your Circle will exist for one year. After that, you can sign up to be in a NEW Circle!

What if someone wants to join a Circle later in the year?

The good thing about a Circle is that it has room to expand! This is why the Circles start with 10 women. This gives each Circle room for 2 more to be added over the course of the year to have 12 gatherings!

What are some ideas of things for our Circle to do?

The options are endless! Some gatherings might be free, some might cost some dollars. Some might include children, some might be adults only. All of these things are negotiated by the Circle! Some ideas are:

• Dinner & game night at your house 
• Lunch at a restaurant
• Fun local activity (Galaxy of Lights, Botanical Garden, Picnic @ the park, Concert, etc.)
• Craft night
• Cooking/Baking night
• Service project in the community

What will help our Circle experience be a great one?

The most important approach to your Circle is to come in open-hearted. Come ready to meet someone new to you or new to CBC! Come ready to ask women questions, to be curious about your new friends, and to be open to sharing more of yourself! Everyone in your Circle WANTS to be there, so take the opportunity to get to know your CBC sisters better!

Are Central Circles a Bible study?

They’re not! They’re designed for fellowship, connection, and hopefully to stir a greater desire for more…..more community, more Jesus, more service. Circles are a good entry point to loving each other well so that we can be spurred on to love God more and love the world more.

Is there childcare available during Circle gatherings?

There is not. But each Circle can discuss how they would like to manage this. Maybe some gatherings include children. Maybe some parents go in together for a babysitter if needed!

What if I can’t make it to our Circle’s gathering that month?

No problem! This should not feel like a stressful thing to be a part of! Come when you’re able! The Circle should still meet together each month, even if the numbers are occasionally lower.

For the Navigator

Establishing communication

Help the Circle decide how they want to communicate. Group text? GroupMe?Email? Something else?

Circle Settings

Help the Circle establish your “settings. ” These include things such as 

• Are daytimes or evenings generally better for us?
• Is there a day of the week that seems to be good for most of us?
• How often (if ever) do we want to include our children?
• Does anyone need help making arrangements for childcare?

Schedule the hosts

Keep note of which woman would like to host which month. It’s helpful to have it all set up at the very beginning, even if this has to change later in the year.

Remind the hosts

As one month is coming to a close, if the next month’s gathering hasn’t been decided/communicated, send a reminder to her so that the time doesn’t slip by. The next gathering time will come up quickly! You’re keeping the Circle on course!

Remember to document the gathering

You do not have to be the photographer, but remind someone to get at least one photo of your gathering! We’ll be sharing our gatherings with each other, and will hopefully inspire other Circles with some good ideas!