{"id":239,"date":"2015-03-22T20:41:20","date_gmt":"2015-03-23T02:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davesstptest.wordpress.com\/?page_id=239"},"modified":"2020-10-30T00:03:21","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T06:03:21","slug":"labyrinth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stpaulsuc.ca\/index.php\/labyrinth\/","title":{"rendered":"Labyrinth Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Labyrinth Walks\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Please join us for meditation\u00a0<\/em>an inward journey on a sacred path:\u00a0Dates to be Announced<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
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What Is Walking the Labyrinth?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The labyrinth is an ancient, universal symbol found all over the world dating back 3500 years.\u00a0 It is used as a meditation tool \u2013 a walking meditation.\u00a0 It is known as a sacred path, a metaphor for life and journal to the centre of our souls.\u00a0 Labyrinths are found in churches, in nature, in backyards,\u00a0 hospitals, prisons, spas, public parks and schools!<\/span><\/h4>\n

Walking a labyrinth can teach us about wholeness and healing of the heart, transitions, reconciliation, forgiveness, gratitude, and celebration \u2013 it can deepen Spirituality!<\/span><\/h4>\n

Part of the Healing Ministry at St. Paul\u2019s, our labyrinth was built on the large basement floor in August, 2006. It approximates the Chartres Labyrinth in the Chartres\u00a0 Cathedral in France, built around 1220 AD.\u00a0 We weren\u2019t sure how the painted path would survive the wear and tear of a well used space; setting up and taking down of tables and chairs and annual stripping and cleaning, But, in the 7 years there are only a few scratches!<\/span><\/h4>\n

We gather monthly on a Sunday night, to walk as a group with lit candles and music \u2013 all are welcome. Folks are invited to walk on their own anytime during the day when the space is not booked and the church office is open. Call the church to check the booking schedule.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Many have walked the St. Paul\u2019s Labyrinth: Church Board and committee members in retreat, Youth groups,\u00a0Sunday School children, Healing Touch group members in workshops, and individuals seeking mediation. This past year we hosted a Spirituality group from the Anglican church.\u00a0 We discussed the origins, the history, the different types of Labyrinth, and different ways to meditate on the path.\u00a0 It was a privilege to share our Sacred space with them.<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you have a group that would like to experience the Labyrinth, we can facilitate that!<\/span><\/h4>\n
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