Labyrinth Walks
Trinity's
Labyrinth walks for the next three months:
Wed. February 22nd: - 4-7:30 pm
Thurs. March 15th: - 4-7:30 pm
Fri. April 6th: time to be decided
All are welcome.
The labyrinth is an ancient tool used in contemplative prayer and meditation.
The basic design is fundamental to nature and many cultures and religious
traditions. Walking the labyrinth clears the mind and gives insight. Allow approximately a
half hour for your walk and please wear socks or stockings.
Labyrinth Resources
On the Web Organizations
Online Stores
Books
- Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by The Rev Lauren Artress,
an Episcopal priest who is credited with bringing the labyrinth back to popular use in the U.S.
- The Sacred Path Companion: A Guide to Walking the Labyrinth to Heal and Transform by The Rev Lauren Artress
- The Way of the Labyrinth: A Powerful Meditation for Everyday Life by Helen Curry
- Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide for Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West
- For people who want to delve into the history of the labyrinth, the seminal text is Through the Labyrinth by Hermann Kern.
Trinity's Labyrinth
- Our 28-foot Chartres style labyrinth on canvas is open for public walks about 12 times a year.
Our Web site always list upcoming walks. If you would like to be on Trinity's labyrinth e-mail list,
send us an e-mail and ask to be added to the labyrinth. You will receive notices of upcoming walks
(all e-mail will be related to the labyrinth.)
Other Southern Maine Labyrinths
- First Parish in Brunswick - 30 or 32 foot Chartres style on Canvas - open for public walks about 6 times a year. Information
and dates are available at this link: First Parish Church
- Mackworth Island - Contemporary design
- St. Alban's Cape Elizabeth - 27 foot Chartres style on sailcloth - open for public walks during Advent - and possibly other times
- St. Mary's Falmouth - the garden in front of the rectory has a small labyrinth in the garden
- Prides Corner Congregational Church - 22 foot contemporary labyrinth built as an Eagle Scout project in 2006
- See the Labyrinth Locator for some privately-owned labyrinths that are available to the public.
(Included on the list are the Cliff House and Edgewater Farm B&B in Phippsburg.)