Circle of Hope was a little church that would. Founded in Philadelphia in 1996, 700 members strong at its peak, Circle was a “beloved community” built on salvation through Christ and the ...

Pastor Julie’s group was one of four linked evangelical congregations, collectively known as Circle of Hope, based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Griswold, who embedded with the Church from ...

The numerous murals in varying styles are part of a community art event called Northern Lights, which will be held Saturday at the Circle Church, and serve as a sendoff to the unofficially ...

In its heyday, Philadelphia's Circle of Hope church presented a radical vision of Christianity. Founded in 1996 as a reaction against the religious right, the church, which eventually grew to 700 ...

The author reveals a Philadelphia church's story and faith's evolving role. Journalist Eliza Griswold turned a chance encounter on the streets of Philadelphia into an exploration of a progressive ...