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A small group of women meeting for six guided conversations rooted in Scripture. There is room to reflect, listen, pray, and talk honestly about faith and everyday life. A trained Gather Circle Guide uses prepared materials to help the group move through the journey. 

Women in different seasons of life who want to grow in faith and wholeness with others. You may be finding your way through change, carrying responsibilities, exploring your calling, or simply longing for honest conversation. You do not need a leadership title or a dramatic story to belong.

We begin with Module 1, YOU, ACTUALLY in the BECOMING series. Its six sessions explore identity, comparison, the stories we have believed, rootedness, and living from who God made us to be. It welcomes women finding their way back to themselves and those learning to stay grounded as life grows.

Module 1 includes six sessions, with 60–75 minutes recommended for each gathering. Your Guide will confirm the dates and meeting rhythm before you commit. The Participant Edition also includes reflection and practices to carry between sessions.

The current Module 1 Guide is designed for an online circle, with Zoom breakout activities. If you hope to gather in person, you may need to adapt the material slightly before inviting your group. Each Circle’s meeting details should be clear before women join.

She welcomes the women, guides conversation using the GUIDE EDITION, and holds the rhythm across six gatherings. She also uses the PARTICIPANT EDITION for her own reflection. She prepares, listens, makes space for different voices, and knows when to seek support from the Gather team.

You do not need formal teaching experience. A willingness to prepare, listen with care, honour confidentiality, and make room for others matters. The training helps you understand the role and practise a core guiding skill. You can explore training before deciding whether to start a Circle.

Bianca Schaefer, our Gather Circles Lead, will lead a live 60-minute training. It covers the heart of Circles, the Guide’s role and boundaries, how to use the materials, a listening practice, confidentiality, and the practical steps toward your first gathering. Guides attend training; participants do not need Guide training.

The GUIDE EDITION equips the woman guiding the Circle with preparation notes, session plans, Scripture, and conversation prompts. Each participant, including the GUIDE uses the PARTICIPANT EDITION for reflection, writing, and the practices. One Module 1 Participant Edition covers all six sessions.

 Training fees, if any, and resource prices will be stated with the registration and purchase information before you commit. Check the Gather Circles website for current launch details.

You choose what you share and may pass on a question. The Circle agrees to treat personal stories with care and confidentiality. Guides explain the limits of confidentiality when safety is at risk. Gather Circles offer formation and conversation; situations needing counselling or specialist care require support beyond the Circle.

Purchase your GUIDE EDITION here: https://www.gatherwomen.com/gather-shop/p/gather-circles-module1-guideedition

Purchase your PARTICIPANT EDITION here: https://www.gatherwomen.com/gather-shop/p/gather-circles-module1-participantedition

Gather Circles are designed to grow as women step forward to become Guides and gather a small group of women in their own communities. If you feel inspired to start a Circle of your own, we'd love to help you take that next step!

If you're interested in participating in a Circle rather than leading one, you're welcome to let the Gather team know. We'll keep your interest in mind as Circles begin to form, although we can't guarantee a place will be available. Chat with us at hello@gatherwomen.com