Start a Circle 3/Section 3: Running 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

◄ Checklist: Preparing for Your First Circle ▲ Start a Circle · Contents The first circle - agenda ►

This section focuses on how to facilitate your first Circle session. It outlines how to guide the conversation, introduce the purpose of the Circle, and create space for participants to connect and contribute. The emphasis is on building trust, encouraging participation, and moving from open discussion toward identifying shared priorities and potential areas for action.

◄ Checklist: Preparing for Your First Circle ▲ Start a Circle · Contents The first circle - agenda ►