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Inside Labyrinth

Contemplative worship is a “seeking” style of worship to know God and our true selves, that self that God has created us to be, the self that it takes a life-time journey of mindfulness to discover and identify. While walking the labyrinth is primarily contemplative, many walk in celebration of all that God has done and continues to do in and through our lives and the lives of others. We welcome all seekers to the labyrinth!

The labyrinth at Church of the Servant is a ¾ size replica of the famous labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral in France. Our labyrinth is sandblasted into the concrete floor of the Sanctuary.

Our Labyrinth is open to the public on the 3rd full weekend of each month, 5pm - 8pm on Friday evening and 9 am- 12 noon on Saturday morning. Check out the COS website calendar here to confirm dates. Come find your place of quiet, reflection and peace.

When Walking the Labyrinth

The labyrinth is an ancient archetype, a divine imprint, found in all religious traditions in various forms around the world. During the Middle Ages there was a renewed interest in labyrinths and the eleven-circuit design divided into four quadrants was created in many cathedrals. The most famous of the remaining labyrinths is at Chartres Cathedral near Paris, built around 1200. Experience for yourself this long-forgotten mystical tradition. This labyrinth has only one path so there are no tricks to it and no dead ends.

The path winds throughout and becomes a mirror for where you are in your life.

There are three stages of the walk:

Shedding - releasing or letting go of the details of your life. It quiets the mind. This stage lasts until you reach the center.

Illumination - Stay as long as you wish when you reach the center. It is a place of meditation and prayer. Receive what is there for you.

Union - Follow the same path out by which you entered. You are joining God, your Higher Power or the healing forces at work in the world.



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Sunday Worship

  • 8:00 am Holy Eucharist without music
  • 9:00 am Interactive Holy Eucharist
  • 11:15 am Holy Eucharist with music

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Church of the Servant Wilmington
4925 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403

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(910) 395-0616

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What are you looking for?

These are the first words spoken by Jesus in John’s gospel, directed to a seeker named Andrew. We are all seekers, and while we may not know how to express what it is we’re looking for, we trust that we’ll know it when we see it.

At Church of the Servant, we seek, serve, and celebrate God and each other in a safe and accepting community. We welcome people from various backgrounds and ethnicities, those who are straight, LGBTQ, married, partnered, single, from other denominations and faith traditions, life-long Episcopalians, brand new to church or returning to church after a long absence.

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We want you to feel comfortable coming to Church of the Servant for the first time! Whether you are attending your first ever Episcopal service or you “know the ropes,” every church is a little different. Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. And if you still have more questions, just ask! We’re a friendly bunch and were all first-timers once.

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Who we are…

  • We are an inclusive group of people searching for spirituality and meaning in our lives.
  • We honor people for who they are and where they are in their lives.
  • We live our lives in thanksgiving for the love that God has bestowed on all creation, rather than live our lives in order to earn that love.
  • We are a growing church filled with love and creativity.
  • We work together, play together and search together.

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God is present in every occasion of our lives. Together we mark these special times with celebrations of worship to highlight the ways in which God is always at work throughout the events of our lives.

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Though not like a social or professional organization, the Episcopal Church does have membership criteria. These aren’t meant to say who is "in" or who is "out", but instead, to establish who has taken an intentional step to be part of a worshiping community and who is either still discerning, or someone we should invite to join us on this faith journey!

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