Social Groups
Connect with other Zen practitioners
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Get involved and enrich our community, and take part in something special.
Our social circles provide opportunities to meet other practitioners engaged in mindfulness activities.
Some circles are open only to members, so to explore membership options, visit our membership page.
Online Only
Every Friday morning from 8-9 AM CST
Poetry Circle
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For more information, please contact Mark Gelula at mgelula@gmail.com.
Online Only
Second Monday of the month at 8 AM
Earth Steward Circle
This circle explores ways to address global warming through practical, down-to-earth, doable actions.
Use this Zoom link to join.
Circle Steward is not yet determined.
Online Only
First Month of the Month at 7 PM
Open Heart Circle
An intimate group that has heartfelt discussions about the many differences in our world and the way in which we can open our hearts to others.
Currently, this circle is only open to ZLMC Members.
Stewards: Diane Bejcek and Jacquelyn Weiner-O’Shea. For more information on this circle, please email Jacquelyn at jwomft@gmail.com.
In-Person
Four Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Kinship Circle
This circle helps support Sangha members, meet some of their communal needs and helping members connect. Circle is open to ZLMC Members only.
If you’d like to be added to the email list for upcoming meetings, contact Co-Stewards Chris DuSell or Kelly Good.
In-Person and Online
Fourth Monday of the month from 7–8:30 PM
Stitching Sutra Circle
Everyone is welcome to this circle; no experience is necessary to create fabric art for good causes.
For more information, contact Robin Sheerer at robinsheerer@gmail.com
Online Only
Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM CST.
Interfaith Circle
The group explores the relationship between our Zen studies and our religion, faith, and philosophy of birth, heritage, and choice.
For more information, please contact Ken Hillman, at ken.hillman@me.com
Online Only
Second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM CST
Parenting Circle
This Mindfulness of Parents circle is for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and is facilitated by Kathy Dull and Karleen Manchanda.
For more information, contact Circle Steward, Kathy Dull
In-Person and Online
Monday, Oct. 20 @ 6 pm
Samadhi Reading Circle
This circle is an opportunity to share and focus together on what we care about.
For more information, contact Circle Steward, Skye Lavin at skyelavin@gmail.com.
In-Person and Online
Last Monday of the month from 12–1 PM
People of Color Circle
Fostering a sense of community and comradery for those who identify as people of color.
For more information contact Roshi June Tanoue at june.tanoue@zmc.org