Sacred Pathways: Deepening Church Community Through Labyrinths

This retreat provides experiential, hands-on instruction to immerse you in the contemplative practice of labyrinth walking, as well as providing time to integrate and reflect on each lesson within the beautiful setting of Unity Village.

This is a retreat for leaders across all faith communities who want to learn how to use the labyrinth as a tool for increasing community participation, connection, and civic engagement. Step into an immersive hands-on retreat where you’ll experience the power of the labyrinth as a dynamic tool—one that strengthens community and expands your church’s impact.

Hosted at Unity Village and led by Chris Katzenmeyer of the Legacy Labyrinth Project, this immersive experience blends spiritual practice with practical application. Participants will learn how to walk a labyrinth with intention, understand its spiritual and historical significance, and discover how this ancient practice can support personal growth and collective healing within church communities.

The training offers hands-on instruction and guidance on creating meaningful programming and events centered around labyrinths. Attendees will explore how labyrinth practices can be integrated into services, retreats, and community gatherings, providing accessible and inclusive pathways for spiritual engagement.

Each participant will come away with a 25+ labyrinth program notebook, geared for immediate implementation, as well as the key factors for using labyrinths in civic engagement programming in their community.

This retreat is for leaders new to labyrinths or expanding an existing ministry. Whether you are new to labyrinths or expanding an existing ministry, this event equips leaders with tools to deepen connection and strengthen community.

You’ll learn:

• How to increase participation and deepen congregational connection through labyrinth programs

• Learn how to use labyrinths as tools for social justice and civic engagement

• Extend your ministry beyond the walls of the church through contemplative outreach

The Legacy Labyrinth Project is devoted to bringing the contemplative practice of labyrinth walking into faith communities as a sacred pathway for prayer, reflection, and belonging. Through education, training, and mentorship, the Project empowers spiritual leaders to create and facilitate labyrinth experiences that nurture healing, spiritual growth, and civic engagement.

As part of a growing network of labyrinths worldwide, Unity Village is the 11th labyrinth site to join the Legacy Labyrinth Network, marking a meaningful milestone in the expansion of sacred spaces dedicated to community and spiritual transformation.