Longest Night Labyrinth

 

Wednesday, December 16
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Front Lawn (Weather permitting)

Each year, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church marks the midwinter season with a Longest Night service, recognizing that Advent is a time of both joyful anticipation and tender complexity. While many celebrate the season with gladness, others may carry grief, loneliness, uncertainty, or simply a longing for stillness. The Longest Night invites us to honor all that the season brings and to remember that God's presence accompanies us through every emotion and experience.

Before the service, the labyrinth is set up on the Front Lawn and illuminated with candlelight, offering a beautiful symbol of the hope and promise of Christ's light in the darkness. Walk the labyrinth at your own pace, spending time in prayer and reflection, or simply take in the glow of the candles as you enter or leave the sanctuary. Whether you are seeking comfort, peace, or a moment to pause, the labyrinth provides a gentle companion for your journey through the season.

Open to all, this contemplative experience is weather-permitting and depends on safe walking conditions on the lawn. Together, we remember the promise proclaimed in John 1:5: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”