Sacred Places
Govans Presbyterian Church Garden and Labyrinth
A seven-circuit labyrinth made of natural and living materials.
WHERE
Baltimore, MD
SETTING
Neighborhood
PARTNER INSTITUTION
Govans Presbyterian Church
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Where it is
5828 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
What happens here
The labyrinth is open and available to both the church and the community year-round. The church often holds memorial labyrinth walks, and several local self-help groups use the space regularly.
HOW IT CAME TO BE
Holy space in the middle of the city.
01
The Need
The church set out to establish holy space in the midst of the surrounding city.
02
The Vision
An accessible outdoor labyrinth, open year-round to church and community alike.
03
The Transformation
The seven-circuit labyrinth is constructed from natural and living materials rather than paving.
WHO TENDS IT
Bonnie Thomson
Firesoul, Govans Presbyterian Church Garden and Labyrinth
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Peter Conrad
Firesoul, Govans Presbyterian Church Garden and Labyrinth
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Drue Hodgetts
Firesoul, Govans Presbyterian Church Garden and Labyrinth
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