Planning and installation of the Christ Church Labyrinth culminated with a Blessing ceremony on September 11. The labyrinth is now “officially” open, and parishioners and visitors are welcome to use it at any time. The Blessing ceremony was well attended, and many parishioners commented on the beauty of the labyrinth and the tranquility of its setting on the rise above the Memorial Garden. The labyrinth, with its carefully inlaid stones and sweeping access paths, is indeed a handsome addition to the church grounds.

Unlike a piece of sculpture or other work of art, in order to truly understand and appreciate a labyrinth, one must walk the path. The act of prayerfully moving along the winding path to the center and then out again can help add new focus and depth to one’s spiritual discipline. The introduction of labyrinth walks will be useful in many aspects of our shared life at Christ Church—including worship and liturgy, youth pilgrimage preparation, pastoral care, outreach, and so on. Going forward, many individuals and groups will work together to foster understanding, appreciation, and use of the labyrinth by parishioners and by members of the wider community.

In the first of these activities, Adult Christian Enrichment began the program year with a series of presentations on Sunday mornings on the topic of labyrinth, pilgrimage, and the spiritual journey. And since then, midnight labyrinth walks were a featured part of overnight “lock-ins” for our youth. The Labyrinth Committee will continue to coordinate parish-wide education, communication, and outreach programs, and we welcome anyone with an interest in this work to join us.

To view photos of the Christ Church Labyrinth, please click here.

Labyrinth Committee members include:

• Mark Attix
• Linda Boyden
• Steve Boyden, Chair
• Betsy Field
• Jim Graham
• The Rev. Ruth Kirk
• Barbara Morgan
• Gina Pike
• Joan Sharp
• Rich Szumel

If you would like more information about the labyrinth, please contact any committee member by filling out this contact form.