Labyrinth Memorial Garden
Original Landscape Renderings - John Wilson, Golightly Landscape Architecture
The Saint Stephen’s Memorial Labyrinth was commissioned in remembrance of the victims of June 16, 2022 - Bart Rainey, Jane Pounds, and Sharon Yeager and those who survived. Collectively embraced by the larger community and inspired by those we lost, we believe that love is the only path forward as we continue to welcome, invite, forgive, and to serve.
Our hope is that our Memorial Labyrinth Garden will be a place of prayer and pilgrimage, of reflection and peace, for all who seek it. May its path nurture our entire community leading us to a wholeness of spirit that diminishes the darkness.
The labyrinth was made possible through generous donations from members of the parish, the diocese, the local community and supporters around the world.
A labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool that invites contemplation and the possibility of transformation. Labyrinths are a way to walk our prayers, either in community or individually. While there are a variety of designs, most labyrinths have a circular pattern with only one path into the center, and the same path out. Labyrinths can be found in churches, retreat centers, gardens, hospitals, and natural spaces.
Approaching the labyrinth for the first time can be intimidating. Rest assured, there is no “right way” to do this. It is not a maze structured to confuse, but a path meant to take us on a pilgrimage to God. Like our journeys, the labyrinth path wends closer to, and farther away from the center; culminating in time to rest in the Heart of God, and the possibility to take that Heart out into the world.
What is a Labyrinth?
There are many ways to move through the labyrinth. Using the booklet below, you will find background on labyrinths in general, more details about our labyrinth, and a selection of prayers, liturgies, and reflections for your journey. This is not a comprehensive resource, but a guide for your path.
