The labyrinth is an ancient aid to Christian meditation. A journey into and out of the Labyrinth is said to be a pilgrimage into the self. During the middle Ages, the Labyrinth was used to show the connection between earth and spirit. In the 12th century, a beautiful Mandala-like version of the ancient pattern was laid in the stone floor of the great cathedral at Chartres. Pilgrims came from all over the Western World to tread the Labyrinth asking for both physical healing and birth into the spirit filled life.

The Outdoor Labyrinth is located at the south west corner of the Music Center buildings and Trotter Chapel. Going up to the upper parking area you will see a curved wall. The Labyrinth is on the opposite side. The Labyrinth is available for groups or individuals to walk any day of the week. The lights at the Labyrinth and the parking area however, are turned off at 10 p.m.

The Portable Labyrinth pictured here was created by lay members of First Church as an aid to prayer, meditation and spiritual renewal. It can also be used to just walk and reflect on your life Journey. The Labyrinth is portable and can be brought to your church by our group. (See Labyrinth Opportunities.)

The Finger Labyrinth measuring 18" by 18", allows you to experience the graceful path of the eleven circuit labyrinth through the touch of your finger. It is for use as a personal meditation tool, for people that are home bound or while you are waiting for someone that is in the hospital having an operation. (It is more relaxing than reading a book or watching television).

The Mission
It is the mission of the Labyrinth Team of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego to foster the development of the spiritual life of all interested persons through the use of the Labyrinth. We will provide the necessary materials, guidance and reflection for interested users. We will seek to keep our work within the best spiritual traditions of our Christian faith, staying open to new awareness and learning from other ancient traditions.

For more information:

Gary Krueger
Labyrinth Committee
E-mail: gfkbonita@sbcglobal.net

Rev. Molly Vetter
Justice and Outreach
Phone extension : 131
E-mail: MVetter@fumcsd.org

Labyrinth Opportunities

World-Wide Labyrinth Locator