A Course in Miracles is a spiritual teaching that addresses the question of what it means to be human. It offers a unique perspective on reality, the human condition and the path to happiness.

It also challenges students to think of themselves as “miracle workers” whose forgiveness is so healing that it changes all who come into contact with it.
What is it?

The Circle of Atonement is one of several groups that have sprung up from the larger community of students of A Course in Miracles. The Circle is founded around three programmatic thrusts: Teaching, Transformation and Healing.

A Course in Miracles is a work that has ascended to the status of a modern spiritual classic since it was published in 1976. Its impact on the lives of its readers has been profound.

It is a book that offers a unique perspective on reality and the human condition. It also offers a road map to the spiritual path.

Although it is a long and complex text, the underlying message of this work is clear: we can achieve true inner peace. The path to this state of mind is not difficult to navigate, but it does require commitment and hard work.

A Course in Miracles is often cited as the book that best describes this process of inner transformation. It offers a number of techniques that can be used to improve one's life.

Among the most important of these techniques is the use of prayer to direct the attention of the higher self to areas of discord and unease within the psyche. This can help to remove a nagging sense of guilt or unworthiness that often accompanies these areas of conflict, making it easier for one to recognize their true nature as pure love.

The same can be said for the use of forgiveness to dissolve resentments that arise when we do not accept the full measure of our own worthiness. The key to this process is a recognition that our own self-worth is dependent on the amount of love we are willing to give and receive.

The most impressive of all the ways in which A Course in Miracles can assist us is its ability to bring us directly into contact with our true self, the divine spirit that resides within us and all around. This is the most powerful form of communication that a human being can ever have with the divine. It is also the most powerful tool for transforming our lives and bringing about lasting change.
Who is it for?

For those who are serious about the teachings of A Course in Miracles, the Circle of Atonement is a unique community of ACIM students. Established in 1993, the Circle is one of several groups to emerge from the larger community of students of A Course in Miracles.

The primary function of the Circle is to study and teach A Course in Miracles. The Course is a spiritual classic that has had a profound impact on people's lives, especially those seeking spiritual transformation.

Many of those who have studied A Course in Miracles have recognized in its words truths they had never known, yet which were always present inside them somewhere. The Course teaches that true knowledge is available only by direct experience in union and relationship with God.

However, many people have had difficulty accessing their inner knowledge due to their erroneous perceptions of separateness from God and the world around them. The Course provides a path to forgiveness and freedom from these illusions.

While the Course explains that this path is for those who are willing to work hard and practice, it also emphasizes that this healing process requires a willingness to be open to God's guidance as it comes to you.

As the Course states, "The only way to find the peace that passes all understanding is through complete forgiveness." In other words, when you've received all the forgiveness you need and are free of your false ideas about yourself, you will be able to experience and know true and lasting peace in your life.

The Course teaches that when this occurs, you will see others through the eyes of love and not through the eyes of fear and anger. This is a powerful and profound revelation, and it radically changes the way you view yourself and the world.

Unfortunately, the teaching of A Course in Miracles is not without controversy. As a result, there are numerous groups that teach different versions of the Course. Some groups rewrite parts of the text to make it more palatable to their followers or interpret it in a way that conflicts with the Course's message.
How do I get started?

The circle of atonement is one of many study groups to emerge out of the larger community of students of A Course in Miracles (ACIM). It was founded in 1993 by Robert Perry, and it was the first to feature a live podcast recording. Its executive director, Emily Bennington, hosts a number of live podcasts each month and is available by phone to answer questions about the group.

There is no denying that the Circle of Atonement has been around for a while and is well worth a look. Its latest incarnation is designed to take the best of the previous versions and combine them into a highly interactive experience that will change your life for the better. There are a number of ways to get involved with this exciting and fun group, including joining the Circle of Atonement Facebook page or checking out our live podcast recordings via Zoom and on your own computer.
What is my responsibility?

As a student, my responsibility is to learn to give forgiveness lessons that lead to complete forgiveness for myself. Then, I will be able to accept the Atonement for others as well, and see that they also need to learn forgiveness before they can receive healing. When they do, they will be healed. They will learn that they are guiltless and free, that they are receptive to God's Mind and its teachings of peace and love, and that they can be joyful and fulfilled as they continue on their path of learning to heal. acim


I have seen many people in my life who are so focused on what they can do to save and heal the world that they forget their own responsibilities. As the bestselling author and Course teacher Marianne Williamson famously said, "Seek not to change the world, but to change the world's thoughts." And I am glad she did! Her words have been a source of inspiration to me, and to others in my life. I am also glad that the Course speaks so clearly about my responsibilities to myself and those around me. It has been a source of great joy to me to be able to share it with my family, and to share the wonders of A Course in Miracles with everyone I encounter.