Circles of Communion
WHAT ARE THEY?
They are open groups of people with a common interest who meet periodically online to share their life and discuss a specific topic.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?
The primary purpose is to strengthen communion and to exchange experiences, best practices, questions and difficulties that can later be also shared outside the circles themselves. Given that the life of the Economy of Communion is always first and foremost a concrete encounter between people, in a given place, circles arise to support those who are more isolated in their local commitment or to stimulate and connect concrete experiences in various parts of the world that can be mutually enriching.
WHO ARE THEY FOR?
By their very nature, circles of communion are spaces open to all (with special attention to the contribution of young people), intended to continue to exist as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were born. The themes and modalities can be most varied.
HOW TO START A CIRCLE OF COMMUNION?
Anyone can propose to open a circle of communion around a theme that may be of interest to others. Anyone wishing to propose a club is invited to do so by filling in the dedicated form available here: APPLICATION FORM
HOW TO JOIN A CIRCLE?
On this page you will find a list of active circle of communion proposals with the relevant contacts to whom you can turn for registration or if you wish to receive further information.
INFORMATION
For further information, please contact Vibel Lopez, coordinator of the circles of communion from the part of the International EoC Commission: Vibel Lopez: +33 6 56667241 - vibel.lopez@edc-online.org
EoC Companies
EoC Companies
Purpose
To exchange experiences in business management, support each other, share useful information, and sometimes talk about current business issues in one-on-one sessions.
Participant profile
Entrepreneurs, managers or people interested in collaborating on entrepreneurial projects inspired by the Economy of Communion and the culture of giving
Date and time (with time zone) of the upcoming meeting
Language
Maximum number of participants
Contact and registration
E-mail a info@economiadecomunion.org to receive invitation via zoom.
Circle coordinators’ names and contact
Jess Laso: jesuslaso1956@gmail.com +34 636984278
Asuncin Esteso: mariaasuncionesteso@gmail.com +34 617480549
Barcelona Management Group
Barcelona Management Group
Purpose
Sessions are held in two parts: the first consists of a presentation by an expert who is knowledgeable on the proposed topic, the group itself or its environment. Afterwards, a dialogue will be started between the participants and the speaker on the presented topic. Real business management cases starting from 2018 will be presented in the first part, which will be discussed in the second part by the participants.
Participant profile
We are looking for professionals with responsibilities in the world of management in all types of companies and public organisations, private or non-governmental organisations in all sectors, with an interest in contrasting values and decision-making criteria.
Date and time (with time zone) of the upcoming meeting
Language
Maximum number of participants
Contact and registration
e-mail a grupdegestio@focolars.org
Circle coordinators’ names and contact
Carlos Fernndez: grupdegestio@focolars.org +34 651842805
Alex Roche: alex.roche@computer.org
Research, Study and teaching
Research, Study and teaching
Purpose
The Economy of Communion was born as an attempt to change course in the face of some of the great paradoxes produced, among other things, by an economic system that has too often failed to put human beings and their (individual and collective) wellbeing at the centre. In this circle of communion we will try, starting from some of the great issues we have to face today as humanity (from the strident economic and social inequalities between and within different countries, to the different faces that poverty takes on in our societies, to the meaning and future of work in the era of artificial intelligence, etc.) to discuss how they can be and are 'enlightened' by the principles and values that constitute the foundations of the EoC. Therefore we aim to arrive, in an open and constructive dialogue, at identifying the practical implications for research, teaching and study of economic subjects in the light of the heritage inherent in the new culture promoted by the Economy of Communion.
Participant profile
Teachers, researchers, students interested in entering into dialogue and a discussion on how the EoC approach can enrich their respective disciplines in order to spread a more inclusive and fraternal economic culture.
Date and time (with time zone) of the upcoming meeting
Language
Maximum number of participants
Contact and registration
Marta Pancheva
Email: marta.pancheva@gmail.com
Tel +39 320 1991816
Circle coordinators’ names and contact
Andreza Lucas: andreza@anpecom.com.br, +55 81 9620-9032
Marta Pancheva: marta.pancheva@gmail.com , +39 320 1991816
EoC business parks around the world
EoC business parks around the world
Purpose
The first meetings will serve to get to know each EoC business park, having 3 questions as a guide; each business park representative should prepare their presentation in advance.
Guide:1) Description of the business park at present.2) What is the story of the business park?3) What dreams are there about it?
Participant profile
Those who currently run the business park. The representative of the company/association managing the business park.
Date and time (with time zone) of the upcoming meeting
Language
Maximum number of participants
Contact and registration
Lucas Longhi
Email: jl_longhi@yahoo.com.ar
Tel. +54 9 3425481245
Circle coordinators’ names and contact
Lucas Longhi
Communication
Communication
Purpose
An open space for sharing content, challenges and knowledge related to the fields of communication. The type of communication that fosters connection, which starts from an internal dynamic, and dissemination, which takes place from the inside out through the different communication channels. Starting with the approach of a communication challenge, a question or topic:
- One or two speakers will have 10 minutes to make a presentation related to the topic.
- Space for questions to the speaker.
- Sharing of cases and experiences
- Selection of the next challenge or topic for the next session.
Participant profile
People interested in expanding and improving the communication flows that enable the connection to and dissemination of the EoC.
Date and time (with time zone) of the upcoming meeting
Language
Maximum number of participants
Contact and registration
Write to: lourdes.hercules.91@gmail.com
Circle coordinators’ names and contact
Lourdes Hercules (Guatemala): lourdes.hercules.91@gmail.com - Tel. +39 3713568371
Carolina Carbonell (Argentina): ccarbonell@argentinaclearing.com.ar - Tel. +54 9 3415 72-4721
Serving the poorest
Serving the poorest
Purpose
We want to respond to the love of God who calls us to love one another.
Participant profile
People in vulnerable situations
Date and time (with time zone) of the upcoming meeting
Language
Maximum number of participants
Contact and registration
Call Kivuvu Kiakanda junior : +243 850010928
Circle coordinators’ names and contact
Kivuvu Kiakanda junior : juniorkivuvun@gmail.com - Tel. +243 850010928
Ngolo Marine : marinekngolo@gmail.com - Tel. +243 812610110