In observance of the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing the Hope College Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center will host a Community Healing Circle on Tuesday, January 20th that will bring together members of the local community to engage in the sharing of stories, relationship building, and continue to work toward narrative change in our community.

If you are not available to attend this time but have an interest in attending future circle(s), please fill out the form to let us know.   

What is a Community Healing Circle? This circle utilizes methodology developed by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and emphasizes "active listening, being open to the perspectives and experiences of others," and helps to provide a foundation for “building a national organizational network and activating local action to promote  healing and coming to our full humanity.” (https://www.aacu.org/event/institute-on-community-transformation, Dr. Gail C. Christopher at July 18, 2018, Helsinki Commission Briefing)

The circle structure incorporates multiple segments, including a circle opening and closing, an introductory segment, group agreements, re-introductory prompt(s), and deep reflection prompt(s). Participants are encouraged to share their authentic stories in dyads as well as in small- and large-group settings.

Please indicate your interest below and you will receive a response as to whether space is still available to participate. If space is available, you will receive confirmation for the Community Healing Circle. 

Due to the nature of a Community Healing Circle, we ask that participants be present for the whole event. :) 

11:00am  - 11:30am   Gathering time (light refreshments)

11:30am  -   1:00pm   Circle Time (circle will begin promptly at 11:30)

The Community Healing Circle will take place on Hope College's campus. The location details will be sent when confirmation is sent in January. 

Please contact Amber Tejeda-Nier (tejeda@hope.edu) for questions or additional information.

Thank you!