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November 23, 2009


Labyrinth Walk

Saturday, December 5, 4-6 p.m.

A labyrinth is a winding path, laid out in an intricate and beautiful design.  Although it looks like a maze, it is actually just a single path, with no wrong turns or dead ends, that leads from the outer edge through a series of turns to the center.

Although labyrinth designs have appeared in many different cultures for thousands of years, it is believed they first appeared in Christian churches about eight centuries ago.  At that time, it was common for Christian believers in Europe to make pilgrimages to the Holy Land where Jesus had lived.  During the middle ages when the crusades made travel to Jerusalem dangerous, labyrinths were laid out in several Christian cathedrals in Europe, as places where pilgrims could go and make a spiritual pilgrimage in safety through the winding paths of the labyrinth.

Our labyrinth, which is painted on the floor of our church Fellowship Hall, is based on the design of the great labyrinth laid in stone in the floor of the cathedral in Chartres, France.

Although they fell into disuse in recent centuries, there has been a rediscovery and renewal of interest in labyrinths as ways to pray and connect with God's Holy Spirit.  Walking a labyrinth can be a surprisingly powerful experience.  Come and give it a try!  You can come and go as you wish -- it usually takes about 30 minutes to walk the labyrinth at a relaxed pace.  Wear comfortable clothing, and perhaps good socks if you would like to walk without shoes.

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Portico Project

We are in the process of building a covered portico for our front entrance -- to provide some shelter from the elements and easier access to our building for folks using wheelchairs or walkers.  Thanks to Don Mrazek for donating his skilled labor for this project.  If you would like to contribute to this project, contact the church office!


Portico step and ramp

The Portico takes shape

The finished portico looks great!







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