Walking a Path towards Peace: The Chartres Labyrinth: June9-July 28, 2026

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of American Friends of Chartres and the 250th Anniversary of Franco-American friendship, you are cordially invited to a photography exhibit by Jill K.H. Geoffrion

Chartres Cathedral has endured for centuries—through wars, upheaval, and change—and in that endurance it speaks quietly of resilience. Built in the thirteenth century, it drew on the most advanced scientific, architectural, and artistic knowledge of its time of a sacred space: a collective achievement that still inspires awe at what people can imagine and create together. Raised to lift the spirit, the cathedral offers beauty as a shared experience—a place where light, stone, and craftsmanship invite reflection, inspiration, and wonder. Today, as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chartres continues to stand as a symbol of peace and international friendship.

The exhibit pairs images of the cathedral’s original medieval labyrinth with photographs of contemporary Chartres-style labyrinths built and walked around the world, with particular attention to communities shaped by upheaval, displacement, and loss.

Visitors are invited to enter a doorway into a path that is at once a cultural treasure and, for many, a living spiritual practice. The Wayzata Community Church on-site Peace Labyrinth offers the opportunity to take the next step—embodying quiet attention, reflection, and prayer—while opening space for healing, resilience, and hope.