The Circle
A Course in Miracles is the intellectual and
spiritual adventure of a lifetime.
Who we are
We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) teaching organization sharing the spiritual path of A Course in Miracles since 1993.
Our distinctive approach is to draw out the meaning of what the Course itself is trying to teach versus any individual perspective – including our own.
On this basis, we help guide students into using the Course the way its author intended, as a hands-on manual for personal and collective healing.
Our ultimate aim is to build a living tradition of A Course in Miracles in the world, a global community of students helping each other walk its path of spiritual development.
Such a tradition would fulfill Jesus’ vision of releasing millions of miracle workers into a dark and hurting world, people who are kinder, more loving, and more sane because of its teachings.
What we believe
- God is pure love. He loves us beyond our comprehension and never judges us.
- God created us perfect and, in our true nature, we remain exactly as He created us.
- All the suffering we experience is the result of forgetting who we really are.
- A Course in Miracles is a path of waking to our true nature by seeing the invisible divine reality in everyone without exception.
- When we see the inherent holiness of other people, we forgive them for what they’ve done to us – and that is how we ourselves get home.
Who we serve
Our Purpose and Values
Faithful Interpretation of A Course in Miracles
We consider our foundation to be the faithful interpretation A Course in Miracles. We are committed to the Course itself as the authority and we seek to represent its meaning to the best of our ability. We attempt to adhere to the words on the page without bias or personal preference as we seek an ever-deepening understanding of Jesus’ teachings.
Faithful Interpretation of A Course in Miracles
We consider our foundation to be the faithful interpretation A Course in Miracles. We are committed to the Course itself as the authority and we seek to represent its meaning to the best of our ability. We attempt to adhere to the words on the page without bias or personal preference as we seek an ever-deepening understanding of Jesus’ teachings.
Service to a Higher Calling
We serve a sacred calling, which provides the basis for the way we conduct operations. The business dimension of our organization is secondary to this higher calling and is considered purely a means to its accomplishment.
Sincere Care for the Spiritual Development of Those We Serve
We facilitate the spiritual growth of students in their study, practice, and extension of A Course in Miracles. As a student-focused organization, we treat their progress as our own and act out of love and genuine care for those who come to us for help on their journey with the Course.
Faithful Interpretation of A Course in Miracles
We consider our foundation to be the faithful interpretation A Course in Miracles. We are committed to the Course itself as the authority and we seek to represent its meaning to the best of our ability. We attempt to adhere to the words on the page without bias or personal preference as we seek an ever-deepening understanding of Jesus’ teachings.
Guided Decision-Making
We are a guidance-based organization. We are committed to seeking and following God’s will in all aspects of operations, and we make this process central to our planning and decision making. Recognizing that we are imperfect channels, we exercise careful discernment of the guidance we receive.
Application and Demonstration of Course Principles
We aspire to live the teachings of A Course in Miracles. We are serious about our personal study, practice, and extension of this path. We endeavor to demonstrate Course principles in all our actions and relationships. We strive to view every interaction as a holy encounter, an opportunity to show love, respect, and forgiveness.
Service to a Higher Calling
We serve a sacred calling, which provides the basis for the way we conduct operations. The business dimension of our organization is secondary to this higher calling and is considered purely a means to its accomplishment.
Sincere Care for the Spiritual Development of Those We Serve
We facilitate the spiritual growth of students in their study, practice, and extension of A Course in Miracles. As a student-focused organization, we treat their progress as our own and act out of love and genuine care for those who come to us for help on their journey with the Course.
Guided Decision-Making
We are a guidance-based organization. We are committed to seeking and following God’s will in all aspects of operations, and we make this process central to our planning and decision making. Recognizing that we are imperfect channels, we exercise careful discernment of the guidance we receive.
Application and Demonstration of Course Principles
We aspire to live the teachings of A Course in Miracles. We are serious about our personal study, practice, and extension of this path. We endeavor to demonstrate Course principles in all our actions and relationships. We strive to view every interaction as a holy encounter, an opportunity to show love, respect, and forgiveness.
Responsible and Wise Stewardship
We are committed to being loving and accountable guardians of all aspects of Circle operations. We strive to maintain a high standard of excellence in our programs and services. It is our intention to be wise and responsible stewards, and to always act with integrity and honesty.
Our Team
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Our Scholarship Program
Here at the Circle, our mission is to make the teachings of A Course in Miracles accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Since truth is a free gift from God, our bedrock policy is that no one is turned away from our programming who cannot pay.
If you would like to request scholarship assistance for our premium programming, we invite you to send an email to info@circleofa.org and we will be happy to help.
Help Us Make a Difference
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time or support our mission financially, there are many ways to get involved and help us share A Course in Miracles with the world.
Financial Information and Annual Reports
Each year we provide a detailed overview of what we’ve achieved in the previous year and present a plan for the year ahead. To learn more about our mission and how we’re pursuing it, we invite you to explore our annual report documents.
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