DID you know a labyrinth has no dead ends? And in the Christian tradition, labyrinths go back to medieval times when the Crusades made it too dangerous to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

For the first time, the St George’s Anglican church in Pearce has created its own indoor labyrinth that’s open to the public over Easter.

According to Jennifer Pickard, wife of the church’s parish priest Dr Stephen Pickard, walking a labyrinth is a way of finding peace.

“One winding path into the centre and then, after spending as long as you wish in the centre, you retrace your steps out.

“It is a bit like winding your way around your own life – sometimes you are on the edge/outer and then suddenly, you will find yourself on the inside and you are surprised at where you are. It can be understood as a metaphor of our life.”

The St George’s labyrinth is based on one in Chartres in France, that was constructed about 1201 AD, and is still used today.

She said there’s interesting research into labyrinths, particularly in psychology journals which show they are used today in hospices, jails and schools to help calm the mind.

And she hopes that the indoor labyrinth will one day become a permanent fixture for the church.

To walk the labyrinth visit St George’s Anglican church, 67 Pethebridge Street, Pearce on Thursday April 5, 5pm to 7pm and after 7.30pm service till 9.30pm; Friday April 6, after 10.30am service till 5pm; Saturday April 7, 11.30am to 4pm; and Monday April 9, 7pm to 9pm.