Inspire Labyrinth and Gardens
In July, 2017, we joined The Labyrinth Society, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to support all those who create, maintain and use labyrinths and to serve the global community by providing education, networking and opportunities to experience transformation. We are pleased to be listed in their national register and plan to offer opportunities for people to learn more about the use of the labyrinth. If you are interested in learning more about labyrinths, please go here.
Those of you who have visited our Inspire Labyrinth and Gardens may have experience the beauty and calmness that exudes from this spot nestled behind our parish hall. The labyrinth walk provides a place to pray and experience God's presence for us and for our community while giving a reprieve from life's demands.
Brochures for ways to use the labyrinth are next to the Inspire Labyrinth and Garden sign at the northwest parking lot.
Our year-round crops have been planted with many varieties of tomatoes, carrots, radishes, lettuce, kale, herbs, squash, onions and peas growing in the raised beds. Our orchard includes peach, lemon, lime, fig and almond trees with blackberries, mulberry and pomegranate bushes. Help is always needed in the garden or you may also donate to our Inspire Labyrinth and Garden fund to cover the expenses of new plants and equipment. If you have an interest or just want more information, contact Jill Kyler. This is an activity for all ages.
The Inspire Labyrinth and Gardens are open every day from sunrise to sunset.
Brochures for ways to use the labyrinth are next to the Inspire Labyrinth and Garden sign at the northwest parking lot.
Our year-round crops have been planted with many varieties of tomatoes, carrots, radishes, lettuce, kale, herbs, squash, onions and peas growing in the raised beds. Our orchard includes peach, lemon, lime, fig and almond trees with blackberries, mulberry and pomegranate bushes. Help is always needed in the garden or you may also donate to our Inspire Labyrinth and Garden fund to cover the expenses of new plants and equipment. If you have an interest or just want more information, contact Jill Kyler. This is an activity for all ages.
The Inspire Labyrinth and Gardens are open every day from sunrise to sunset.
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Labyrinth and GardensOur newest campus project is our Inspire Labyrinth and Gardens, located on our property north of the Parish Hall.
It consists of a stone-lined labyrinth (circular prayer path) surrounded by native shade trees, benches and raised garden beds. |
Walking the Prayer Bead path
Our Anglican Prayer Bead Path is constructed in the shape of prayer beads. As we walk from tile -- or bead -- to tile, we are able to enter into meditative prayer. By saying a prayer as we step on each tile, we are able to focus on our prayers and calm our minds.There is no right or wrong way. Nothing is more important to your relationship with God than prayer so make your prayers your own. Visit this new addition to our Labyrinth and Garden soon. Just east of the Labyrinth.
This is a bird's-eye view of the property that will soon be the home of our labyrinth and gardens. This was taken from the the beginning of the path at the far NW parking lot.
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The high school and middle school youth groups after groundbreaking
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4 circles made, 7 to go!
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On May 16 the eleven circles were completed. Next comes the planting of trees all around the outside to provide shade for the path and benches that will be acquired.
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Assembling the raised beds.
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Ten AZ native trees were planted - AZ mesquite, desert willow, ironwood and foothills palo verde.