Labyrinth

A Peaceful Place for Reflection, Meditation, and Prayer

A special component of our grounds includes a labyrinth, designed to allow meditation as visitors move along the path.

Our labyrinth is one of just five in Montana registered with the World-Wide Labyrinth Locator.

Built in 2004 by dedicated members of the church, it follows the classical seven-circuit design and is aligned to true north, south, east, and west—inviting all to walk a path grounded in both nature and spirit.

St Andrew Peaceful Place Labyrinth

What is a Labyrinth?

A labyrinth is a moving prayer—a path that draws body and spirit together as you walk toward stillness at the center. Unlike a maze, it has no tricks or dead ends—just one continuous route in and out. It offers a moment of retreat, not escape, grounding us in the present while creating space for reflection and peace.

A Sacred History

Labyrinths are ancient symbols of wholeness found in cultures across the world—from Greek palaces to desert carvings in Peru, Hopi weavings to medieval cathedral floors. For centuries, they have represented journeys of transformation, healing, and spiritual insight.

How to Walk a Labyrinth

Prepare yourself before entering the labyrinth by relaxing your body, centering your breath, and reflecting on your inner self—perhaps offering a simple prayer. Walk at your own pace, mindfully and intentionally, moving quietly through the winding path toward the center. Once there, pause or sit on one of the benches to reflect, meditate, or contemplate scripture. When you’re ready, return along the same path, emerging renewed, grounded, and open to whatever comes next.

St Andrew Labyrinth Walking
St Andrew Labyrinth Keep Listening

Keep Listening

Your experience may unfold over time. Notice what lingers. Consider journaling your thoughts or planning a return walk.

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Policies and Guidelines

Gardeners agree to:  

  • Attend a Gardener Orientation meeting at the beginning of each year. Plots will not be assigned until an orientation meeting is attended.
  • Be assigned a maximum of four plots. Returning gardeners may be assigned their same plots the following year.
  • Maintain communications with garden leaders by reading emails or making other arrangements to receive timely phone calls or printed mail.
  • Participate in the upkeep and operation of the Community Garden and the Mission Garden. This includes accepting and completing specific responsibilities and participating in Spring and Fall workdays. Gardeners with 1-2 plots will accept one assignment, and gardeners with 3-4 plots must accept two assignments.
  • Maintain their plot by weeding and other maintenance, including clearing, removing weeds from the paths adjacent to their plot, removing weeds and seed heads from self-seeding plants such as larkspur, calendula, dill, chives, and any other type of plant designated by the Garden Committee.
  • Clear their plots at the end of the growing season and remove buckets, trellises, cages, and other loose items.
  • Not allow plants to grow into the pathways or neighboring plots.
  • Not use inorganic pesticides or fertilizers nor plant genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
  • Notify the Plot Garden manager if they cannot maintain or must neglect or abandon a plot for any reason.
  • Not allow tall crops to shade a neighbor’s plot, block sprinklers, or otherwise negatively impact plant growth. Plants, tomato cages, and any other structures may not exceed 4 ft. in height.
  • Not modify plot boundaries or build structures on the plot without approval from the Garden Committee. Raised beds should not be higher than 12 inches.
  • Not store unused items in or around plots such as buckets, wood, metal, or plastic.
  • Only harvest produce from their own plot unless given permission by a fellow gardener.
  • Not adjust the watering system sprinklers or controller.
  • Not disturb others by playing radios or other music devices near the garden or labyrinth when others are present.
  • Not bring pets into the garden and respect the garden as a smoke-free area.
  • Follow these policies, understanding that failure to do so may result in rental termination and/or denial of application the following year.