“In a day and age when many experience church relationships as shallow and inconsequential, Agape Circle helps restore to us a vision of koinonia (communion) and agape (divine, limitless love). What’s unique about Agape Circle, however, is that it provides opportunities and training in making these ideals a reality. This is an opportunity for deep spiritual work – if one comes prepared to do such work.”

– an Agape Circle participant

“I was so glad that I came to Agape Circle. As each individual contributed and built upon the previous I felt in my heart that I could relate to each person. It was a beautiful experience. Count me in for the next one!”

– an Agape Circle participant

“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is the process of listening to other people….It taught me to listen very carefully without thinking what I’m going to say. And when I repeat what they said in my own words and the other person says “yes, you got it” I feel a huge connection with them. And on the flip side of the coin, when I say something and the other person who hears me understands completely what I mean, …it makes me feel that I’m being heard and valued as a human being.”

– an Agape Circle participant

“One of the things that we’re being taught in the Orthodox Church is that when you look at another person, no matter who it is, you’re supposed to see an icon of Christ. And I really didn’t know the full depth of what that meant until I started coming to these.”

– an Agape Circle participant

“I had a good experience at the AC meeting. I love everyone new I met there! I am very happy and thankful to God to see many brothers and sisters looking up to God to cope with the stress and confusion in this present world we are in. Definitely it was and is a beautiful thing …. I heard everyone’s heart …. I am thankful that I can be part of the Body of Christ and suffer with them all, but I pray the Lord give me joy in that suffering … for our future is in Christ”

– an Agape Circle participant