About Labyrinth

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Labyrinth Temple is a portal and sacred place of connection to the Spirit of the Earth, the love of the goddess, the energy that surrounds us, and the people who wish to explore it.

We support collaborative efforts in the areas of:

Interfaith and welcoming spiritual traditions

Peace, sustainability, and simplicity initiatives 

Women's and LGBTQA+ rights and empowerment

Neighborhood and community enrichment 

Labyrinth Temple has monthly expenses of approximately $1,200. This is sustained by a combination of memberships, activity fees, donations, fundraisers, gifts and grants.

Since a number of acts of service to the Temple help reduce expenses, arrangements can be made to have a fair exchange credit toward any level of membership. Additionally, to make the space and programs avaialable to all regardless of income, we try to offer them on a sliding scale or energy exchange. This support allows everyone to participate in and ensure the Temple's continuation and evolvement.

Apply to become a member here.

At this time, our Temple has no dedicated children's space. We do have a child, youth, and family library section. We encourage parents to check our Facebook page event listings to see which activities, events, or classes are child friendly. 

OUTSIDE SPACES:

The Temple's Walking Labyrinth is available to the public during daylight hours. Park in the alley or on the street. The labyrinth is North of the Grandmother Oak in the back yard. 

Our labyrinth is a midified seven circut labyrinth with two paths to the center - the "scenic," or the "direct," route. It is approximately 40'x45'. 

Everyone has their own way of walking a labyrinth, however, customarily when one enters, the focus is on release. When one reaches the center - receive. As you return, integrate any experiences or messages. We offer offer a unique self-directed walking meditation for each of the Sabbats. Of course, you may walk the labyrinth however you choose according to your needs and desires.

The backyard has picnic tables, bench and chair seating for use. Consider the space an urban oasis for the spirit. Arrangements can be made for group or special occasion use.

The Little Free Library is avaialable to anyone and everyone! Take one, leave one, or sit and read one. The covered front porch is a nice place to hang out on sunny or rainy days.

INSIDE SPACES:

Lounge

When you enter, please sign in. Then, you can do a self blessing at the Welcome Altar. You'll find comfortable seating for chilling and conversation, music and film, reading and relaxing.

Library

Our reference library contains over 1,000 books and magazines on all topics that might interest a seeker, student, or pagan practicioner - as well as a selection of divinatory tools, games, DVDs and CDs. We are always seeking authors, artists, and others who would like to share their passion.

Sanctuary

Our sanctuary has a large altar that changes with the seasons or with ritual needs. This is where we hold most of our rituals and classes. It can be reserved for small meetings or gatherings.

Kitchen

For those reserving the Temple for meetings or events, the kitchen is available for your use. Hot tea and water is always available.

Guardian on Duty

The Grace or Guardian on duty has the authority to set limits on access, volume, or any other impediment in order to maintain a harmonious, welcoming and safe space for our members and guests. Sapphire and Annie are two small, barky guardians who reside at the Temple. Tip: the quicker you sit, the quieter they get.

Portable labyrinth

Our portable labyrinth (classic seven circut) is available for local rentals. It is 21'x21' and comes in a large rolling duffle bag with a big enough tarp to lay on the earth with room to spare for chairs. We ask that you walk without shoes or use the shoe covers we provide.

Labyrinth Temple Code of Conduct

1. WE ARE HUMAN BEINGS, not anonymous names behind a computer screen. Be kind with one another.

2. Honor your commitments. Do what you say you will do.

3. Treat Labyrinth Temple's building, grounds, furnishings, and contents gently. Replace anything you lose or damage.

4. If you are entrusted with the lock box code or a key, do not give or share it without direct permission by the Director. Doing so will result in your membership or privledges being revoked.

5. Respect others sharing the spaces in the Temple by moderating noise levels.

6. Clean up after yoursef, your group, or clients before leaving the building or grounds. If possible, leave it cleaner than you found it.

7. Return borrowed books on time and replace any that you lost or damaged.

8. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of other members and guests by not sharing information about them to anyone without express permission from them. This includes photography and social media.

9. Direct concerns or complaints directly to a board member. Posting on social media could result in your membership or privledges being revoked.

10. If a dispute arises among members, guests in the community at large, we offer mediating services and promote resotrative justice practices. We are a SAFE space. If you hear/see it, REPORT IT.

11. Get involved! This is a real time brick and mortar opportunity with the intention of Emmah Eastwind to put the property, contents, and assets into a trust than can be bassed into perpetuty to the pagan community. In order to do this, a strong and involved membership must develop to take on the responsibility for its expenses and maintenance.