The Historic Freedmen’s Town Labyrinth was created in the center of the Mt Carmel MB Church Prayer Garden through the collaborative efforts of more than 150 volunteers including students from the Boniuk Institute’s Sacred Sites Quest 4, the creative genius of Reginald Adams LLC, and the guidance of labyrinth coach Jay Stailey. The project was completed in the spring of 2014 and dedicated on June 7, 2014. The design chosen for this labyrinth is a replica of the eleven circuit medieval labyrinth found on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. The term “circuit” refers to the number of times the path goes around the center. The outside circuit of this particular labyrinth has been diverted at each of the four corners to create a “bastion” or “ear” to the Chartres design. A mosaic designed “Heart of Serenity” bench created by the Sacred Sites Quest students has been placed within each bastion to provide a place for pilgrims to sit, reflect and/or meditate. Labyrinths are used to quiet the mind, to encourage meditation and self-reflection, and to reduce stress. They are open to all people as a non-denominational, cross-cultural blueprint for well-being. Welcome! The labyrinth and prayer garden are located on the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church property, located 1407 Valentine @ Ruthvlen, Houston, TX 77019 Labyrinth Collaborators: Mike Pardee - Boniuk Institute Jay Stailey - Zebra Consulting Sam Turner - Reginald C. Adams LLC Ms. Lue Williams - Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Catherine Roberts - Rutherford B. Yates Museum Major Donors: Boniuk Instiute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance at Rice University Naushad Kermally & Family
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