Labyrinth
Bringing Back the Labyrinth to First Parish
Our vision of a new labyrinth
The Labyrinth Committee is working on bringing a labyrinth back to First Parish to replace the one previously located in the side yard of the church. The new labyrinth will restore a welcoming and unique outdoor space for walking reflection, meditation, and spiritual exploration for the entire FP community, from children through elders, as well as the general public. Please see below for more facts, and for images of First Parishioners walking our old labyrinth and temporary labyrinths of fall 2010.
Questions? Contact Darien Smith at 978-369-1471 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or Martha Kilcoyne at 978-443-2686 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You can download the 
Labyrinth Fundraising Letter 121.95 Kb and the Labyrinth Pledge Form 125.21 Kb
Visitors to our old labyrinth were greeted with the following inscription:
Presentation to the Annual Meeting
Sources of Information
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Visits to local labyrinths
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Websites
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Construction experts
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Word of mouth
Our Criteria
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Flush and Level with Ground
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Low Maintenance
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Frost/Freezing Tolerant
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Low cost, and use our bricks if possible
Final Design
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34 foot diameter, location approximately same as prior labyrinth
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Remove loam, 6 inches crushed stone aggregate
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Packed granite stone dust with intrinsic stabilizer
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Lines are bricks laid out flat, paths are stone dust
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Avoid damage to large sycamore
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Leave space, RE porch
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Excavation, crushed stone, and stone dust by professional contractor.
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Fundraising starting fall of 2010
Committee Members
- Lisa Bailey
- Beth Dawson
- David Dawson
- Val Holt
- Richard Keleher
- Martha Kilcoyne
- Pam Ressler
- Bozena Smith
- Darien Smith
- Irl Smith
- Margaret Stewart
- Dianne Weiss
- Melissa Gallo, Exec Team Liaison