Tag Archives: Sacred Space



Tree Church Reflects a Re-landing of Spirituality

A church made of trees invokes the natural world as a place of worship
Posted on September 2, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When Barry Cox first envisioned a church of trees in the backyard of his Ohaupo, New Zealand home, he didn’t expect that it would resonate so powerfully with others. Cox’s initial vision, simply dubbed the “Tree Church,” has since grown … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Making Sacred Space With Smoke

Smudge sticks -- bundles of herbs that burn slowly -- can help create a sacred space for a memorial service and end-of-life ceremony
Posted on May 2, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: Our sense of smell is directly connected to the emotional centers of our brains. The waft of smoke from a sweetly-scented herbal bundle can bring us out of our heads and into our bodies as we … Continue reading →

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How Can a Labyrinth Help in the Grieving Process? An Interview with Lauren Artress, Part Two

In the second part of our interview with Reverend Lauren Artress, we discuss her path to the labyrinth, labyrinth etiquette (hint: there isn't such a thing) and the sacred space initiated and contained in the labyrinth pattern
Posted on April 18, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Reverend Lauren Artress is an inspiring Canon at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and a spiritual pioneer in the Labyrinth Movement. She has written many books on the labyrinth and holds workshops around the world. Lauren’s labyrinth-based nonprofit, Veriditas, has the mission … Continue reading →

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