Wisconsin
Conference UCC
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What is a
labyrinth?
What is a labyrinth? There has been a growing interest across the nation in labyrinths: ancient, sacred geometrical archetypal spiritual tools that have been used throughout all the major religions. In Christianity during the middle-ages, when Christians could no longer make pilgrimages to Jerusalem because of physical endangerment, pilgrimages would be made to cathedrals in Europe. The pilgrimage would end by walking the labyrinth which was built into the floor of the nave. "By walking the labyrinths, we are discovering a
long-forgotten mystical tradition. The mysterious winding path that takes us to the
center becomes a metaphor for our own spiritual journey. Going in, we release the
cares and concerns which distract us from our Source. The center is a place of
prayer and meditation where we receive clarity about our lives. As we walk back out
the same path that brought us in, we are granted the power to act. The walk is a
shared journey - an activity which communities can do together to coalesce and unify
vision." Where Can I Walk a
Labyrinth? Permanently Installed and Public Calvary Church
indoor - private/call for availability Madison Christian Community
outdoor - public/always open Sinsinawa Mound
outdoor - public/always open Servants of Mary Convent
outdoor - public/always open
Living
Waters Contemplative Life Center Living
Waters Contemplative Life Center outdoor - public/always open
125 West Saveland Avenue
Milwaukee WI 53207 414-481-4680 St. Ann's Church and Healing Sanctuary Sinsinawa Mound First Congregational United Church of Christ First Congregational United Church of Christ Books Websites - click to go
directly to the site
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4459 Gray Rd.