How to Join and Participate in Study Circles

Join a community of believers studying God's Word together in real-time.

Finding Circles to Join

  1. Go to Circles in the navigation
  2. Browse public circles or search by topic
  3. View circle details and member count
  4. Tap Join to request membership

Joining with an Invite Code

  1. Get an invite code from the circle leader
  2. Tap Join with Code on the Circles page
  3. Enter the code and tap Join
  4. You're added immediately

Participating in Live Sessions

When a session is active:

  1. You'll see a notification
  2. Open the circle and tap Join Session
  3. The current passage appears for everyone
  4. Participate in real-time study

Session Features

Verse Reactions:

  • React to verses as the leader highlights them
  • Share what stands out to you
  • See others' reactions in real-time

Hand Raise:

  • Tap the hand icon to ask a question
  • Wait to be called on by the leader
  • Share your thoughts with the group

Prayer Wall:

  • Post prayer requests for the group
  • Pray for others' requests
  • Build community through prayer

Discussion:

  • Comment on the current passage
  • Ask questions
  • Share insights

After the Session

  • Review session notes
  • Continue discussions asynchronously
  • Prepare for the next meeting