Walk the Labyrinth at Redeemer

It's our pleasure to invite all members, friends and visitors to share the prayer experience of walking the Labyrinth at Redeemer. Our Santa Rosa Labyrinth will be laid out in the Reception Room on Wednesday, July 30. The easiest entry is from the back parking lot off 4th street. There will be hostesses available to share materials, answer any questions and generally provide a welcoming presence. We hope this will be a blessing to you.

Our Labyrinth is a recent design called the “Santa Rosa” pattern, and has seven circuits which are round and have turns that create a cruciform shape.  The circle and the cross are among the most elemental of symbols.  Ancient peoples knew the horizon, the sun, and the movement of the solar system, all of which are circular. They also knew the four cardinal directions (North-East-South-West), which form a cross.  In fact, a circle with a cross in it was the alchemical symbol for Earth.  As Lutherans we can appreciate that Martin Luther also utilized both the circle and the cross in his own seal.  Hence, even though it is a new design, the Santa Rosa Labyrinth has roots that go back to pre-history.  We hope you will enjoy walking this simple, elegant design on your personal journey.

A Few Guidelines
You may begin at any time, even while others are on the Labyrinth. Perhaps, you will encounter people who are moving in the opposite direction on  the Labyrinth -- you may step aside to let others pass -- you may move quickly or slowly, passing others or being passed -- you may pause at any time. The most helpful directive is to walk at your own comfortable pace.

The Journey
A labyrinth is a spiritual tool--a path of prayer--a walking meditation. Walking the labyrinth may bring a feeing of peace, uplift you, or may even bring a new awareness to some aspect of your life. We encourage you to utilize this simple, elegant tool for reflection, prayer and contemplation.

The Walk
This meditative walk can be viewed as a three-step process.

  I: Moving toward the center, walkers RELEASE cares and concerns that distract them.

  II: In the center, they pause, perhaps for several minutes to receive clarity or ILLUMINATION.

  III: On the way out walkers may perceive a sense of UNITY; bringing back to the world a renewed vision and a refreshed spirit.

Your experience of walking the labyrinth is very personal. Each walk is unique.