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{R}{E}volution: A curated evening of Curiosity, Community and Social Good

February 17, 2016 Anders Peterson
Ankit Saha
Ankit Saha

Images from Middle Circle's first curated gathering Nov. 14, 2015.

Mia Birdsong
Mia Birdsong

Images from Middle Circle's first curated gathering Nov. 14, 2015.

Quiles & Cloud
Quiles & Cloud

Images from Middle Circle's first curated gathering Nov. 14, 2015.

Red Victorian
Red Victorian

Images from Middle Circle's first curated gathering Nov. 14, 2015.

Secret Improv Society
Secret Improv Society

Images from Middle Circle's first curated gathering Nov. 14, 2015.

Middle Circle Attendees
Middle Circle Attendees

Images from Middle Circle's first curated gathering Nov. 14, 2015.

Briana Forney
Briana Forney

Images from Middle Circle's first curated gathering Nov. 14, 2015.

Ankit Saha Mia Birdsong Quiles & Cloud Red Victorian Secret Improv Society Middle Circle Attendees Briana Forney

On Saturday, Feb 20, 2016, Middle Circle will present an event with a unique focus on building community and creating a unique space for exploring the intersection of meaning and fun.

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In Press Release Tags Middle Circle, middlecircle.org, Millennials, Secret Improv Society, Maria Eitz, Stephen Prutsman, Christopher Emerling, Anders Peterson, Joel A. Brown, Inga Loyeva, Saan, Keva DeKay, Red Victorian, Meaning, Curiosity, Social Good, Community, Woman Priest, Music, Concert, Improv
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Evolution No. 1 – A New blog series exploring Evolution by Middle Circle's resident scientist

January 31, 2016 Anders Peterson

Image from WikiMedia Commons

A blog series exploring Evolution by Middle Circle's resident scientist, Chris Emerling Ph.D. 

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In Science & Spirituality Tags Evolution, Middle Circle, Middle, Science, Faith, Science and Faith, Meaning, Christopher Emerling, Darwin, Atheism, Atheist, Agnostic, Science and Religion, Religion, Spiritual but not Religious, Spirituality, San Francisco, Science & Religion, Oakland, Christianity, ELCA
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Is Gratitude a Fad?

January 12, 2016 Anders Peterson

Is practicing gratitude somewhat of a selfish act? Is there a right or wrong way to be grateful?

 

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    In Blog Tags gratitude, Middle Circle, middlecircle.org, Meaning, Millennials, #gratitude, #grateful, Attitude, New York Times, Susan Sarandon, Barbara Ehrenreich
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    Middle Circle launches new community for the Spiritual but not Religious

    September 23, 2015 Thomas Alexander
    HCD Team
    HCD Team

    Scott Fitzloff gives his perspective to members of the human centered design team. 

    Exploring "middle circle"
    Exploring "middle circle"

    Heather Hargraves shares her views on the concept of a "middle circle."

    Analyzing Online Surveys
    Analyzing Online Surveys

    Shuai Chen, Michelle Peterson, Amanda Nelson, Keva DeKay and Ben Youngerman looking at survey results.

    Planning
    Planning

    Allie Holmes, Michelle Peterson, Anders Peterson, Josh Hayes, Tommy Alexander, Scott Fitzloff, and Heather Hargraves plan for Middle Circle's large gathering set for Nov. 14, 2015.

    Synthesis
    Synthesis

    Shuai Chen, Melissa Walden, and Keva DeKay help the team synthesize collected data.

    Gathering community members for group interviews
    Gathering community members for group interviews

    Michelle Peterson sharing during a group interview. 

    Middle Circle Logo
    Middle Circle Logo

    Created by Scott Fitzloff Productions

    Posted Notes
    Posted Notes

    Human centered design at work.

    Conducting expert interviews
    Conducting expert interviews

    Ben Youngerman, Scott Fitzloff, Shuai Chen, and Josh Hayes interviewing an expert on Humanism.

    Planning 11/14 Event
    Planning 11/14 Event

    Michelle Peterson and Hilary Platt planning for Middle Circle's larger gathering on Nov. 14, 2015.

    HCD Team Exploring "middle circle" Analyzing Online Surveys Planning Synthesis Gathering community members for group interviews Middle Circle Logo Posted Notes Conducting expert interviews Planning 11/14 Event

    What does community mean in a 21st-century urban environment? Today we are connected in ways that we could never have imagined a few decades ago, but for many of us there seems to be something missing. Read more

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    In Press Release Tags Middle Circle, middlecircle.org, Spiritual but not Religious, Community, Philosophy, Postmodern, San Francisco, NOPA, Bay Area, Anders Peterson, Cosmos, St. Cyprian's, Cyprian's Center, First United Lutheran Church, Improv, Yoga, Community Service, Intergenerational, Red Victorian, Church, Church Like, Social Good, Non-profit, Startup, Religion, Brewosophy, Brunch, Meaning, Panhandle, nowsf.org, Bowling, Discussion, Purpose, Millennials, ELCA, Sierra Pacific Synod, Lutheran, Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic, Spirituality, Community Chaplain, The Vanishing Neighbor, Neighborhood, Neighbor, Support, Compassion, Values, Hope, Peace, Justice, Love, Church-like
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