THE LABYRINTH Winter Spring 2012 Schedule
REDISCOVER AN ANCIENT SPIRITUAL TOOL FOR MODERN-DAY TRANSFORMATION
“Solvitur ambulando…” It is solved by walking… –Saint Augustine
You are invited on a modern-day pilgrimage at Holy Trinity’s outdoor labyrinth located adjacent to the sanctuary. There you will find a beautifully crafted eleven-circuit Chartres-style stone labyrinth with a fountain of flowing water in the center. Nearby, a replica of the Muiredach Celtic high cross bears witness to this sacred place. By walking the labyrinth alone or in a guided group, you may experience a kind of body prayer or walking meditation that quiets your mind, allowing your spirit to become more receptive to the still small voice of God. The Holy Trinity labyrinth, located in a cloistered and well-lighted outdoor space, is available any time of day for individual walkers. Opportunities also abound for you to experience labyrinth walks facilitated by the Holy Trinity Labyrinth Keepers. Visit www.labyrinthkeepers.com for the most current labyrinth information.
WINTER/SPRING 2012 LABYRINTH EVENTS
LABYRINTH KEEPERS
Mondays from 12:15–1:15 p.m. as follows:
Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 5, April 9, May 7
The Labyrinth Keepers are an ecumenical group dedicated to providing education and opportunities for people to experience transformation through walking the labyrinth. We plan, advertise, train, and provide facilitators for a variety of community-wide labyrinth offerings. We welcome new members. Contact info@labyrinthkeepers.com to support and join the ministry of the labyrinth.
Location: The Upper Room, 211 West Fisher Avenue
Coordinators: Barbara Cromheecke, Libby Haile and Laura Young
LABYRINTH PRAYER WALK
Third Monday of each month from 12:15–1 p.m. as follows:
Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 19, April 16, May 21
The labyrinth offers you the opportunity to “put feet on your prayers.” Experience a walking meditation that connects your mind, body and spirit. Join the Labyrinth Keepers for this monthly prayer walk, and carry your intercessions and celebrations into the labyrinth’s winding path. In case of inclement weather, the Prayer Walk will be cancelled.
Location: Outdoor Labyrinth, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Led by: The Labyrinth Keepers
365-DAY WALKERS FOR PEACE
At least one person walks Holy Trinity’s labyrinth and prays for peace every single day of the year! This inspirational community-wide effort is now in its fifth successful season. You can help keep the energy of peace and love flowing by pledging to walk as often as you want – one day a week, one day a month, or one day during the year. Perhaps you will want to walk the
labyrinth on your birthday or your anniversary or some other special day. Some people sign up for the same day each week or each month. Walkers pray for one another and for the community and the world as they walk. You are free to choose any time of the day that is most convenient for you to walk. Go to www.labyrinthkeepers.com to sign up for specific days to walk.
HOLY WEEK WALKING MEDITATION USING THE LABYRINTH
Mon., April 2; Tues., April 3; Wed., April 4; and Thurs., April 5 from 12:15—1:00 p.m. and Fri., April 6 from 11:00 a.m.—11:45 p.m.
During this solemn and sacred week leading up to Easter, experience the labyrinth’s sacred pattern and sacred path. Walking the labyrinth helps you to quiet your mind, reconnect with your body, and see your life in the context of a path, a pilgrimage. As you symbolically make the walk with Christ to Jerusalem, use the labyrinth as a tool for silent reflection and prayer in the company of other pilgrims on the way. A Holy Week reflection facilitated by one of the labyrinth keepers and a time of blessing in the center of the labyrinth will precede each day’s walk. Attend any or all of these walks as your schedule allows. Bring a journal if desired.
Location: Outdoor Labyrinth, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Led by: The Labyrinth Keepers
DANCE FOR JOY -- A SPRING LABYRINTH WALK
Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Jo Owens and her dance troupe will perform during our spring labyrinth walk. Bring the whole family to watch this dance ushering in spring, and then join in by walking or dancing. Joyfully embrace spring as everything comes alive once again. Please plan to enter the labyrinth no later than 6:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the walk will be cancelled.
Location: Outdoor Labyrinth, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Led by: The Labyrinth Keepers
WORLD WIDE LABYRINTH DAY
Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
World Labyrinth Day, a project of The Labyrinth Society, is a day designated to bring people from all over the planet together in celebration of the labyrinth as a practice and a tool for healing and peace. World Labyrinth Day is a global celebration of the labyrinth, which is celebrated all over the world on the first Saturday in May. The labyrinth community at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church led by the Labyrinth Keepers will “Walk as One at 1:00.” Join us, and be part of a rolling wave of peaceful energy as the earth turns.
