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.
This year our labyrinth will undergo a transformative renovation. Please watch the Epistle for announcements regarding a celebratory dedication! We will also offer workshops during the coming fall and spring to re-introduce this prayer practice to the parish. For further information or questions, please contact Vicky Furlow at vrfurlow@gmail.com.
Fall Labyrinth Walk Schedule: Our walks are facilitated on the labyrinth in the columbarium space, weather permitting. For inclement weather or extreme temperatures, we will meet in Broome Hall to walk on a canvas labyrinth.
Autumnal Equinox: Sunday, Sept. 21 at 11:45 a.m.
Join us on the labyrinth following the 10:30 service to observe the blessing of a new season. We will open with an invocation followed by uninterrupted time for the walk.
All Saints’ Sunday: Nov. 2 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 with a community of friends on the labyrinth, accompanied by music. We will begin with a brief prayer.
Memorial Remembrance Walk: Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. (approximate time following the service)
Each year Holy Trinity offers a Service of Remembrance to remember and celebrate the lives of those we have lost during the past year. Immediately following the Memorial Service, we will host a labyrinth walk for private reflection. This is a time to honor those you love and remember with prayerful reflection.