COA Circles

Circle of Aradia governance is accomplished through various circles. We welcome Circle of Aradia members to become a part of COA's development by volunteering. Learn more about each of the circles by clicking on any of the links below. Please contact us about becoming a COA member or volunteering to work with a circle.

Spiritual Service Committee | Ritual Facilitators Circle | Business Circle

Spiritual Service Committee

The Spiritual Service Committee is a group of peers who sit in council and provide guidance to COA by addressing and recommending religious policy. The SSC works to:

• Ensure the continuance of spiritual education (working with the religious director)
• Guide and program ritual practice (with the Ritual Facilitators Circle)
• Oversee initiation/ordination of the congregation
• Address ethical issues and other community concerns including resolving conflict within the community
• Work to continuously clarify the evolving theology of the Dianic tradition
• Vision creative ways and means for women to be involved with our spiritual community

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Ritual Facilitators Circle

The Ritual Facilitators Circle is made up of no less than a dozen well-trained women. These COA members coordinate logistics and facilitation of the Circle of Aradia's public seasonal rituals.

Prerequisites in training and ritual experience are necessary for specific aspects of ritual facilitation. Attendance at meetings is required.

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Business Circle

Circle of Aradia's Business Circle runs COA's business as a 501(c)3 non-profit religious organization.

The Business Circle sets policy and yearly goals, determines and administers the operating budget, plans fundraising events, and generally coordinates Circle of Aradia's activities.

Business Circle meetings are open to all women in the community. For information about attending a meeting or adding an item to the next meeting's agenda, please contact us.

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