We have just completed our new in-ground labyrinth. It is located in the River Pavillion behind the church's educational wing.  It was made possible by donations, lovingly given by their families in memory of :  Carter Weisiger, Kathryn Knighton and Ada "Tommie" Parsons.  The architectural drawings were rendered by retired architect, Frank Holton, of Glebe Parish in Suffolk.  The labyrinth is a copy of the one at Chartres Cathedral.  Virginia Pavers of Virginia Beach constructed the labyrinth and brick pavers were purchased from Batchelder and  Collins in Norfolk.  They have been making bricks since 1858.  There is a path conveniently leading into the labyrinth through the Reflection Garden and the paths of the labyrinth are wide enough to accommodate walkers and wheel chairs.

The labyrinth was dedicated on Sunday, October 7th. 

 Please join us and walk the labyrinth.

The labyrinth is a divine imprint found in all religious traditions in various forms around the world. By walking the labyrinth we  are rediscovering  a long-forgotten mystical tradition that is insisting to be reborn. The labyrinth has only one path, so there are no tricks or dead ends.  The path winds throughout and becomes a mirror for where we are in our lives. It touches our sorrows and releases our joys. Walk it with an open mind and and open heart.

Three stages of the walk:

Releasing - Letting go of the details of your life - shedding thoughts and distractions.

Receiving - When you reach the center, a place of peace and meditation, receive what is there for you.

Returning - As you leave, following the same path out as you came in, you enter the third stage which is joining God, your higher power, or the healing forces at work in the world.

Each time you walk the labyrinth you become more empowered to find and do the work for which your soul is searching.