Soul Matters Sharing Circles at UUC Stamford

Deepening Connections Through Shared Exploration

At UUC Stamford, we embrace the journey of spiritual growth as a communal endeavor. Our Soul Matters Small Group Sharing Circles provide a structured yet intimate space for members to explore meaningful themes, engage in deep listening, and strengthen our bonds as a faith community.

🌟 What Are Soul Matters Sharing Circles?

Soul Matters Sharing Circles are small group ministries that delve into monthly themes, fostering both personal and communal spiritual development. These themes are consistent across participating Unitarian Universalist congregations, creating a shared focus that enhances our collective exploration. ​

Each month, participants receive a packet filled with resources designed to engage various aspects of the theme. These packets include spiritual exercises, questions for reflection, and recommended readings, all aimed at encouraging experiential engagement rather than solely analytical discussion.

🤝 Why Join a Soul Matters Sharing Circle?

• Deepen Personal Reflection: Engage with themes through spiritual exercises that invite you to experience concepts firsthand, moving beyond intellectual analysis to lived understanding.​

• Foster Meaningful Connections: Participate in a circle of trust where deep listening and shared exploration create strong, supportive relationships within our congregation.​

• Integrate Faith and Daily Life: Discover ways to weave Unitarian Universalist principles into everyday experiences, enhancing your spiritual practice beyond Sunday services.​

📅 Program Details

• Monthly Themes: Each month focuses on a specific theme explored across various facets of congregational life, including worship and religious education, ensuring a cohesive and immersive experience. ​Soul Matters Sharing Circle

• Resource Packets: Participants receive comprehensive packets containing spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and additional materials to guide their exploration of the monthly theme.​

• Group Meetings: Circles meet regularly to share insights, experiences, and support, fostering a sense of community and shared spiritual journey.

  Our 2026-2027 Themes

  Here are the themes for September through June, each paired with a couple of theme-inspired questions to get us excited about the journey ahead…

  September:  Beginnings
  • What beginning has been quietly forming & waiting inside you?
  • What does it take to begin again?

• • Where do you need to be braver? 
  • Where do we find the courage to fight for what we believe? 

• • How do we heal together? 
  • How do we heal the past?

• • Have you noticed the gift of it all?
  • Have you noticed the miracle that is you?

• • What might we be on the cusp of? 
  • What do you do after the door closes?

• • What is asking for your commitment?
  • Which of your commitments are being done out of obligation rather than out of love?

• • How do we keep our balance in a world that yanks us all around?
  • How do we become better at balancing our desires to save and savor the world?

April:  Emergence 

• • What is trying to be born and needs your help?

• • What if it’s all a game?

• • How do we help each other trust that there is still more of the story to tell?

✨ Join Us on This Journey

We invite you to become part of a Soul Matters Sharing Circle at UUC Stamford. Together, we will embark on a path of discovery, connection, and growth, enriching our individual and collective spiritual lives.

For more information or to join a Soul Matters Sharing Circle, please contact the Soul Matters facilitators at UUC Stamford.