The cadence and pace of Circles

The monthly Circle promoted through the Luma page is the entry point for newcomers, but deeper work requires more flexibility. Admins should think in terms of two layers of engagement:

• Onboarding through monthly Circles: Treat your main meetup as a top-of-funnel event. Welcome new people, explain Logos and Circles, give high-level updates on winnable issues, and build trust. This session is about alignment and energy, not solving everything at once.

• Smaller working groups: Most progress on winnable issues happens between Circles. Admins should bring together smaller sessions—coworking days, site visits, or workshops—where committed members can work directly with community partners. If your Circle is still small and the same core group shows up each month, you may not need separate meetings. Use your judgment: balance deeper work with keeping newcomers engaged and welcomed into the Circle.

• Facilitating inclusion: Whenever possible, bring the community or organisation you’re supporting into the Circle itself. This accelerates trust-building and makes the work more grounded and accountable. If that’s not possible, go to them, meeting people in their own spaces shows respect and strengthens relationships.

• Adapting formats: Use different formats for different needs: big Circles for inspiration and onboarding, small working groups for action and follow-through. The balance will depend on your community’s size and maturity.