Labyrinth
A labyrinth is a divine imprint that is found in various forms in all religious traditions around the world. A labyrinth has only one path, so there are no tricks to it and no dead ends. The pathway in is the same as the pathway out. The labyrinth becomes a mirror for where we are in our lives, and a metaphor for our spiritual journey. A walk through the labyrinth touches our sorrows and releases our joys. The labyrinth is used as a contemplative practice: walking its unique path is a form of walking meditation, a “body prayer.”
A beautiful eleven-circuit paver labyrinth is centered in Holy Trinity’s columbarium garden facing Greene Street. Its design replicates the labyrinth found in the 12th-century Notre Dame de Chartres. In modern times the labyrinth is used as a contemplative practice: walking this unique path is a form of walking meditation, often referred to as a body prayer.
Labyrinth Keepers are committed to fostering the experience of walking meditation on the Holy Trinity labyrinth. We are an ecumenical group and welcome new members! We host a variety of events, including walks and education for our parish and the larger community. We meet quarterly to plan labyrinth events.
The Labyrinth Keepers Guild is committed to fostering the experience of walking meditation on the labyrinth at Holy Trinity. We facilitate walks and labyrinth-related education for our parish and the larger community. For more information, contact Vicky Furlow at vrfurlow@gmail.com.
Fall Labyrinth Walk Schedule
Pride Eucharist
Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.
As part of Greensboro’s first-ever Pride Parade, Holy Trinity is hosting a celebratory Eucharist on the labyrinth.
Embodied Prayer in the Labyrinth
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Broome Hall
The practice of walking a labyrinth is still new to many at Holy Trinity. Labyrinth facilitator Vicky Furlow will open a window to the rich history of labyrinth design and provide an experiential introduction to this spiritual practice. Please contact Vicky Furlow (email above) to enroll.
Autumnal Equinox
Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.
Each year we gather at the threshold of the new season. We will open the walk at 6:00 with an invocation followed by uninterrupted time for the walk, accompanied with live music.
All Saints’ Sunday
Nov. 1 at 4 p.m.
On this important day in our liturgical year, we pause in gratitude for the lives of the saints who have gone before us. Please join us to walk prayerfully with a community of friends on the labyrinth.
Memorial Remembrance Walk
Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.
Each year Holy Trinity offers a Service of Remembrance for the lives of loved ones we have lost during the year. Immediately following the service we will offer the opportunity for prayerful remembrance and reflection on the labyrinth.