Start a Circle 3/Section 2: Preparing for the first Circle

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Start a Circle

About Logos Circles
What is Logos? How to join a Logos Circle Logos onboarding resources Why we need Logos Circles Winnable Issues from Circles Roadmap for Logos Circles Circles Charter Resources for Activists

For Circle Stewards

Section 1: Organising Circles around local action
What is a winnable issue? Winnable issues: Pipeline Workflow Circles Civil Society Issue Buckets (Pilot)

Section 2: Preparing for the first Circle
Principles for leading effective circles How to make the hard ask Finding the right venue How to create a Luma event Brand and design assets Finding Your People Stipend Process Checklist: Preparing for Your First Circle

Section 3: Running the First Circle
The first circle - agenda Staying connected: Recommended Tools Checklist: The First Circle

Section 4: Post-Circle
Post-event reporting Feedback form Checklist: Post Event

Section 5. Stewarding a Circle
Growing local Circles Running future circles The role of Circle stewards Volunteer roles Parallel Society Playbook Running a Logos node

◄ Circles Civil Society Issue Buckets (Pilot) ▲ Start a Circle · Contents Principles for leading effective circles ►

This section covers how to set up your first Circle gathering. It walks through the key steps to prepare effectively, from defining the purpose and format to choosing a venue, inviting the right people, and creating a welcoming environment. The focus is on reducing friction, setting clear expectations, and ensuring the first meeting builds energy, trust, and a strong foundation for future sessions.

◄ Circles Civil Society Issue Buckets (Pilot) ▲ Start a Circle · Contents Principles for leading effective circles ►