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Christine B. Vogel
Christine B. Vogel is ordained as a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and works as a spiritual director.
The gifts of the circle
The women stood at various points around the large conference room. Each had a large piece of poster board in front of her....
A circle, not a meeting
Their voices were passionate and sometimes poignant: we want a safe space where we can speak openly, listen as non-judgmentally as possible, and hold each other accountable. We want to make room for questions without feeling the need to give answers. We want to share our gifts—from baking to yoga. And we don’t want what we’re doing to be called a meeting! Such were the comments of several young women professionals who gathered for a group I hosted and facilitated.
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