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“Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them.”
– (Mt 18:20)
What?
An Agape Circle is a small group of 2 or more Orthodox Christians (or catechumens or even inquirers) who meet in person (or on Zoom) weekly for a number of weeks (2 to 6 weeks, depending on the Series). We call these meetings “DiaLogos meetings.” (“DiaLogos” is the structured method used in these meetings.)
In addition, the Agape Circle Initiative holds day-long and weekend retreats.
We welcome your ...
We welcome your participation in the “diaLogos” of Agape Circle, a structured group discussion that reflects the diversity-in-unity of Orthodox ecclesiology which further reflects our understanding of God, the Holy Trinity, and of humanity as created in God’s image and called to grow in His likeness.
Who & When?
If you are an Orthodox Christian or a catechumen or if you are exploring Orthodoxy, you are welcome to join us at any Agape Circle Zoom meeting. The 2025 Spring (Post-Paschal) series will meet on
April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15
Sunday Meeting Time:
6:30 – 8 pm EST
3:30-5 pm PST
4:30-6 pm MST
5:30-7 pm CST
How to register?
To participate in a upcoming Series, please notify us at agapecircles@gmail.com (or call or text Tel. 315-941-1116). Or simply drop in and send us your contact info later.
Here is the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83930530963
Meeting ID: 839 3053 0963
Each Series is offered to inspire love for God, meaningful dialogue, and loving service to others in need because every human being is already loved by Christ and worthy of Christ’s love through us.
Upcoming Series
Fall Series
The Fall Series consists of 6 weekly Sunday meetings on Zoom from early October through mid-November, a couple weeks before American Thanksgiving
In 2024: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10
In 2025: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8
Mid-Winter Series
The Christmas-to-Theophany “Dodecameron” Series consists of 2 Sunday Zoom meetings during the Twelve Day (“Dodecameron”) Period:
Dec 29, 2024 and Jan 12, 2025
Dec 28, 2025 and Jan 4, 2026
Late-Winter Pre-Lenten Series
The PreLenten Series consists of 5 weekly Sunday Zoom meetings from Zacchaeus Sunday (roughly in late January) to Forgiveness Sunday (roughly in mid March).
In 2025: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2
In 2026: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Spring Post-Paschal Series
The 2025 Spring Post-Paschal Series meets on Zoom for 6 Sundays beginning after Pascha on Thomas Sunday.
In 2025: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15
In 2026: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7
August Series
The August Series consists of 3 Sunday meetings on Zoom during the month of August. In 2025: Aug TBD
Also, come join us in person on
Agape Circle Day!
Saturday, Aug x 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Church TBD
RSVP: AgapeCircles@gmail.com or Tel. 315-941-1116
JOIN with others on the path of Christ
To Attend an AC Zoom Series...
Attend an AC Zoom series and develop your listening and communication skills while opening your heart to others who seek to grow in Christ.
You will also gradually learn how to lead an Agape Circle meeting. Eventually, if you feel called to facilitate a face-to-face Agape Circle series in your area with your priest’s blessing, you can invite others to meet with you in person weekly during any Series you choose.
Agape Circle is one simple way we can create more Christ-centered fellowship in our lives
Do you want to get to know other Orthodox Christians as spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ?
The superficiality of so much contemporary culture creates shallow human contacts and widespread loneliness. Many people would like more meaningful connection and conversation with others who are decidely on the path of Christ. Agape Circle helps enable these closer bonds.
Come and see!
Cultivate inner peace
In Agape Circle we help each other...
In Agape Circle we help each other confront our troubles and concerns with faith in God. We open to one another and to the Holy Spirit of peace.
“My peace I give to you,” says the Lord Jesus. “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).
Jesus Christ, the Prince of peace and Lord of all, invites us to come to Him for inner rest.
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,” He says, “and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Likewise, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1).
And: “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him” (John 14:23).
Help others grow in christ
God made us free, like Him...
God made us free, like Him so that we can love like He loves. Love can never be forced. In our freedom, we can choose to love a lot, a little or not at all.
To love in this world is a Cross. It means to give of one’s heart and therefore to suffer.
There is also suffering — much more suffering ultimately — in refusing love.
In Agape Circle, we remember Christ’s invitation to choose love, take up our Cross and follow Him.
Support one another in walking the way of Agape
The Orthodox Way — the way of Jesus Christ — is the way of agape love. His is a blessed path, full of beauty, goodness, and truth. It is also a narrow, sacrificial road that is hard at times. Thank God, He is with us all the way.
Christ’s New Commandment of Agape
“A new commandment I give to you,
that you love one another,
even as I have loved you,
that you also love one another.“
– The Lord Jesus Christ (John 13:35)
“Christ has risen from the dead
trampling down death by death
and upon those in the tombs
bestowing Life”
Contact Us
If you are interested in participating in a Agape Circle Series or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out- we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Us
(315) 941-1116
agapecircles@gmail.com
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