People-to-People Pilgrimages
Pilgrimage Opportunities from Local/Global Partners:
Global Ministries welcomes congregations, regions, conferences, and other related organizations to consider meeting international partners virtually or in person. A mission pilgrimage is a transforming experience through which participants listen, learn, share themselves, and receive God’s love from siblings around the world. Participants take common steps in faith by walking with our partners, sharing their joys, understanding their challenges, and experiencing their unique connection to our wider Church. The People-to-People Pilgrimage Program assists in planning and preparing for life changing pilgrimage experiences. It is through this program that your local church can connect with international partners and share in their work and witness.
Through this program you can:
- Draw on the expertise and guidance of our area offices and partner organizations in planning and preparing for your pilgrimage
- Explore the various possibilities that best match the interests and gifts of your group
- Receive orientation materials/resources and guidance before, during, and after your pilgrimage
- Explore opportunities for engagement after the pilgrimage
“…we serve God and participate in God’s mission best by journeying together. We give God thanks for the relationships that have formed, the experiences we have had, and the learning that has taken place. And we look forward to seeing God work in our lives and our world as we continue this journey … together.”
– Rev. Dr. Jon Barnes
Traveling to Japan showed me the shared humanity in us all—we are all someone’s child, all fighting invisible battles, and finding joy in beautiful moments, big and small. Moving forward, I want to seek more “moments that make the world feel small.”
– Katie Madole
“When we’re speaking about mission, we’re speaking about love – about seeking the highest good of the other person. I think it is important to adopt a baptismal model of mission – one in which one immerses him or herself into the experiences of the other and comes out transformed.
-Oral Thomas
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