Welcome
This site provides details and booking information for the pilgrimages
run by St Albans diocese.
Since 2000, we have arranged many overseas pilgrimages to locations
such as the Holy land, The Seven Churches of Asia, Cappadocia, Jordan
& Sinai and to Santiago de Compostela. As well as the large
events, which we operate in liaison with our chosen travel agent
McCabe Pilgrimages,
our developing links with Churches and dioceses around the world,
for example in Germany, Italy, Sweden and in the Caribbean, are
providing opportunities for small group exchanges and shared experiences.
Current News:
:: Booking forms are now available for New Testament Greece
2009 but time is short. Please contact the
administrator immediately if
you wish to book on this pilgrimage.
:: Oberammergau 2010.
There are tours departing
on 5th June 2010 and on 23rd August 2010. These were first advertised
in 2008 and both tours are now fully booked.
Summary of forthcoming Diocesan Pilgrimages
24th September - 2nd October
2009. A pilgrimage to New Testament Greece, led by the Bishop of
Bedford and Mrs Liz Inwood
5th June 2010. Oberammergau. FULLY BOOKED
23rd AUGUST 2010. OBERAMMERGAU. FULLY BOOKED
Planning for 2011 is in hand and further details will be lodged
here in due course.
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Please use this site to explore
the possibilities on offer. The 'pilgrimages'
page supplies details of the programmes we are currently offering
or planning, and also provides direct links to brochures,
booking forms and further resources.
Christian pilgrimage offers an opportunity not only to visit
the locations of importance to our faith, but also to travel
in the company of other people of faith, to reflect, pray
and explore one's own spirituality, and also to 'bring home'
new understandings and insights. |
Sunrise
over the Sea of Galilee.
Diocesan pilgrimage 2007 |
We operate
our diocesan pilgrimages firmly on the following principles:
- Above all, to arrange and lead pilgrimages which offer
new and life-expanding experiences in a safe, secure and
caring setting.
- To strike a balance between visiting the ancient sites
of our faith and engaging with local Christians and peoples
of other faiths in order to listen and learn.
- To endeavour to contribute to sustainable pilgrimage which
brings benefits to local producers and residents as well
as to our pilgrims.
- To offer a programme of appropriate worship and spiritual
guidance whilst on pilgrimage, and to provide guidance on
ways in which to 'bring home' the experience.
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Overlooking Jerusalem
from the Mount of Olives. Diocesan pilgrimage 2007. |
Capt Andy Crooks. Diocesan Pilgrimage Coordinator.
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