About The Open Circle

Living the Vision:-

• Gatherings with those who share a vision for a healthier, sustainable future for ourselves, all humans, all species, and for the planet Earth.
• Sacred honouring of all creation in a safe, creative, life-giving, energizing space where every one is able to "come out" spiritually.
• Cultivating the mystic, prophet and artist in all people.
• And, by so doing, deepening a sense of connectedness within Ottawa's progressive community, young and old; secular and religious; LGBT and straight.
• Our inner work is a four-fold journey involving: awe, delight, amazement (known as the Via Positiva); uncertainty, darkness, suffering, letting go (Via Negativa); birthing, creativity, passion (Via Creativa); justice, healing, celebration (Via Transformativa)

The Open Circle was founded by the Reverend Evelyn Richter, M.Div.

Evelyn is a:-

• Spiritual Counsellor and Guide.
• Licensed Wedding Officiant.
• Canadian middle-aged crone and mother of 2.
• Stained-glass artist.
• Educator and Visionary.
• Ordained Unitarian Universalist Minister.
• Co-founder of the Elmira/Corning, NY, P.F.L.A.G chapter.
• Founder of the Interfaith Coalition "Welcoming Community Project" in upstate New York.
• Certified R.E.A.C.H Diversity Trainer.