Labyrinth Crawl
Walking the ancient paths of Christian labyrinths right here in Wyoming.
This summer, embark on a spiritual road trip across our Diocese by participating in the Labyrinth Crawl.
Whether you are familiar with walking labyrinths or are eager to explore this form of prayer for the first time, the Labyrinth Crawl offers a profound opportunity to deepen your spiritual life and connect with your fellow travelers, and see beautiful Wyoming landscapes.
Embark on this spiritual adventure with the Episcopal Church in Wyoming, and discover the transformative power of this ancient practice.
@ Thomas the Apostle Center
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Created online but played in the real world, Goosechase brings communities to life with engaging, interactive challenges.
Instructions for how to join a Goosechase Experience
1. Download the Goosechase iOS or Android app.
2. Log in. New to Goosechase? Sign up for an account or play as a guest.
3. Search for this Experience by entering Labyrinth Crawl the experience name or entering code RDK4BL. Once you find your Experience, click Let's Go!
4. Create your player profile.
5. Lastly, set yourself apart with a name and photo and click Save.
*Note: Experience will not be open to play until MAY 24.
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Learn more
This Labyrinth Crawl experience will allow you to try many different ways of walking a labyrinth.
Please take a look at the How to Walk a Labyrinth and join the Episcopal Church in Wyoming on this spiritual adventure.
What is a Labyrinth?
Veriditas founder Lauren Artress discusses the differences between labyrinths and mazes. She explains the labyrinth is an archetype blending the symbols of the circle and spiral.
How old is the Chartres Labyrinth
Veriditas founder Lauren Artress tells about the history of the Chartres Labyrinth and a theory as to why medieval labyrinths were inlaid in the floor of Gothic Cathedrals.
How do People Walk a Labyrinth?
Reasons to walk a labyrinth are prayer, mindfulness, stress reduction, problem-solving, or enhancing focus. Walking with groups can lead to reconciliation, community building, or teamwork.
Why do people walk a Labyrinth?
Veriditas Founder Lauren Artress reveals some of the benefits for walking a labyrinth and how quieting the mind can lead us to find our inner wisdom.
Ways to Pray
This Labyrinth Crawl experience will allow you to try many different ways of walking a labyrinth and discover methods that are most beneficial for you. You may pray on the labyrinth in the same way you pray in other places or try a new way.
In general, a basic labyrinth walk has five steps: 1) Preparing to enter – often done at the threshold of the labyrinth 2) Following the path to the center 3) Spending time in the center 4) Following the path out to the threshold
5) Responding to the experience – often done directly outside of the labyrinth
Check out the below prayers:
Each of the four directions are included here, however, to simplify your walk, it is recommended to pray only one direction. If you would like to pray all four, it is appropriate to stop at each direction as you pass to say your prayer.
Labyrinths to visit
This Labyrinth Crawl experience will allow you to try many different ways of walking a labyrinth.
Please take a look at the How to Walk a Labyrinth and join the Episcopal Church in Wyoming on this spiritual adventure.
Labyrinth History
The earliest record of a Christian labyrinth is from a church in 325 C.E., although Christians were most likely using labyrinths earlier than that. From the time of the early church until today, labyrinths have been prayed, studied, danced, traced, and drawn as Christians seek to use this spiritual tool in their experience of drawing closer to God.
We are currently in a period of labyrinth revival. Churches, retreat centers, camps, hospitals, and parks are placing these prayer tools inside and outside of their buildings. Many are using the labyrinth as a ministry tool, bringing portable versions to prisons, conferences, and meetings. The World-wide Labyrinth Locator lists 6300 labyrinths in more than 90 countries around the world.
Questions About the App?
Let's connect! If you have any questions about downloading the Goosechase app, or questions about the Experience, please reach out to us!
307-265-5200