Church builds prayer walk

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Prayer circle: From left: Sue Collier, Pastor Mark Ruzicka, Bob Keeney and Pastor Jeff Lukens look over the progress of a labyrinth being created on the grounds of St. John s United Church of Christ, 1811 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg.

The church on Tuesday announced the start of construction.

The project is funded by a bequest from former lifelong member, Robert Rumler. Construction is being done by Spring Rise Nursery and Landscaping, Chambersburg. The completed labyrinth will be dedicated as part of the 50th anniversary of the church building.

The spiritual purpose of a labyrinth, which has a clear, rounded path that leads to its center, historically is for people to focus and quiet their minds in prayer as they walk the path.

St. John's had a positive response, especially from the youth, to a labyrinth that had been created at its camp in Fort Loudon, according to press release from church.

This new labyrinth is designed to complement a tall brick-relief sculpture on the church's sanctuary wall. It will be open for community use and wheelchairs can be used on its wide brick pathway.

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