Practicing the Way of Council

Men’s Circle meets 2nd Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm on Zoom.

Men of all ages and stages of life are invited to participate in this monthly gathering at Richmond Hill to practice The Way of Council. 

The Way of Council is an ancient spiritual practice of storytelling and deep conversation.  The process is simple. We sit in a virtual circle.  We dedicate our time to someone or something greater than ourselves.  A talking piece is used to indicate the speaker.  We take turns speaking, and you are always free to pass. Plenty of silence creates spaciousness for meaning—both spoken and unspoken—to be offered and received.  We hold the space with four intentions:

1. Speak from the heart (truthfully, including your feelings).
2. Listen from the heart (without judgment, with open mind).
3. Be lean of expression (use only the necessary words).                                    
4. Be spontaneous (without preplanning your response).

The time is closed with a prayer, a group gesture or a few moments more of silence.    

To learn more contact Co-Pastoral Director Joel Blunk  — and visit the Center for Council