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Taizé and Labyrinth at Holy Trinity

On the third Sunday of each month, the Labyrinth is open from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with recorded Taizé music from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and live Taizé music begins at 7:00 pm. All are welcome.

Taizé

Taizé is a service of meditative singing developed in Taizé, France. Singing is one of the most essential elements of worship. Short songs, repeated again and again, give it a meditative character. Using just a few words they express a basic reality of faith, quickly grasped by the mind. As the words are sung over many times, this reality gradually penetrates the whole being. Meditative singing thus becomes a way of listening to God. It allows everyone to take part in a time of prayer together and to remain together in attentive waiting on God, without having to fix the length of time too exactly. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the music, many of the selections may be found on the Taizé website and through the link adjacent to each selection. They are in midi form with all vocal parts and can easily be played on most computers.

Taize dates for 2008 at Holy Trinity are:

Sunday, January 20
Sunday, February 17
Sunday, March 16
Sunday, April 20
Sunday, May 18
SUnday, June 22
Sunday, July 20
Sunday, August 17
Sunday, September 21
Sunday, October 19
Sunday, November 16
Sunday, December 21

How can I get involved with Taize?

Those with vocal or instrumental gifts who are interested in volunteering with the Taizé service should contact Keith Nash, Holy Trinity's Organist and Choirmaster. Contact: Keith Nash

Taizé around Atlanta:

1st Monday: Emory Presbyterian
1st Thursday: Church of the Savior, Roswell, call to confirm
2nd Monday: St. Bartholomew's, Atlanta
3rd Sunday: Holy Trinity Episcopal, Decatur, call to confirm
3rd Monday: Cathedral of Saint Philip, Buckhead
3rd Thursday: Oglethorpe Presbyterian, call to confirm
4th Monday: Druid Hills Presbyterian

For more information: Atlanta Taize

The Labyrinth

The Labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool used as an aid for prayer and meditation. here did it come from? Labyrinths are thousands of years old and have been used by many different cultures and faith traditions. Today, there are two main types of Labyrinths - the classical design, which has been found on the island of Crete; and the Chartres design, which has been found on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. In many ways, the Labyrinth looks like a maze, but it is not. There is only one path leading into the center, and one path leading out. The path in and out serves as a metaphor for the journey through life - it is not a straight path, but one with many twists and turns along the way. The Labyrinth offers the walker a dedicated time, place, and space in which to prayerfully ponder events and questions of the day. The best way to discover the Labyrinth is to come and walk it.

The Labyrinth at Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity was the first parish in the Diocese of Atlanta to have a Labyrinth, and it was handmade by parishioners over ten years ago. Our canvas Labyrinth is a replica of the 11-circuit Labyrinth that was laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France in the last 11th or early 12th century. In the Middle Ages that labyrinth was the destination point of pilgrims who were unable to journey to Jerusalem. In our time, walking the Labyrinth is a way to pray and a way to connect with God at a very deep level. The Labyrinth's path is a metaphor for our spiritual journey. In this way, the Labyrinth is an excellent tool for practicing being fully present in the moment, with oneself and with God. Volunteer hosts are present during this time to give out additional information and to answer any questions regarding the Labyrinth.

Labyrinth dates for 2008 at Holy Trinity are:

How can I get involved with the Labyrinth at Holy Trinity?

We are always in need of volunteers to help with the Labyrinth! Volunteers are needed to set up and take down the Labyrinth once a month on Sunday evening. Volunteers may choose to set up, take down, host, or all of the above. Training is available. Holy Trinity could not have a Labyrinth ministry if it were not for its volunteers. Those who would like to volunteer with this ministry should contact Paul Salter. Contact Paul Salter.