The Parma Greece UCC, 1211 Manitou Road, is hosting a Labyrinth Walk on July 14, 15 and 16. The community is invited to come and take advantage of this walking meditation. The labyrinth will be available in the church’s Fellowship Hall on Friday and Saturday, from 7 to 9 p.m., and immediately following worship on Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
A labyrinth is a patterned path, often circular in form, used as a spiritual practice; it is not a maze. A labyrinth’s walkway is arranged in such a way that the participant moves back and forth in silence across the circular form through a series of curves, ending at the labyrinth’s heart or center. According to labyrinthsociety.org, “For a majority of walkers (66% – 82%) labyrinth walking increased levels of relaxation, clarity, peace, centeredness, openness, quiet, and reflectiveness, and reduced levels of anxiety, stress, and agitation. The experience of labyrinth walking supports recovery, renewal, integration of the whole person, and facilitating a sense of harmony.”
The labyrinth will be located inside the church’s Fellowship Hall which is transformed into a Sacred Space for this event and is free and open to the public. The walk is unguided so people can arrive and leave at any time during this event. There will also be seating for those who prefer to meditate without walking the labyrinth. For more information on labyrinths, go to https://parmagreeceucc.wixsite.com/pgucc/labyrinth.
The Parma Greece United Church of Christ celebrates its 189th anniversary this year serving its local and global neighbors. Worship services are Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., led by Pastor Bradley Klug. The church offers a welcoming, caring community, bringing together people from multiple religious traditions and backgrounds, honoring the spiritual journey of each individual. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome. For more information on this event or on church services, call the Parma Greece UCC office at 585-392-6120.
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