Join us for a meaningful four-day pilgrimage to Montgomery and Selma, Alabama, February 18–21, 2027 (next year).  This pilgrimage exists so we can attend to the history of racism and the resistance to it, in our past and in our present. Rooted in the story of the Good Samaritan, we practice stepping toward suffering instead of stepping past it. What does each of us need to address in ourselves, our congregation, and our community? Then comes the bigger question: what is the next faithful step for the well-being of our own souls and the healing of the world? We go to listen, to learn, and to be changed.

Rooted in the story of the Good Samaritan, this journey invites us to move beyond witnessing injustice to taking faithful steps toward healing, reconciliation, and justice. Through visits to the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and other significant Civil Rights sites, we will listen, learn, and reflect on how this history speaks to our lives, our church, and our community.

• Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
• Selected Pilgrims Announced: November 30, 2026
• Trip Dates: February 18–21, 2027

Additional Information:

Cost: The trip costs $1,500 per pilgrim. A generous grant from the Marcy Trust covers it, minus a $50 deposit. If you are chosen, you will pay a non-refundable $50 deposit to hold your spot. You will also have the chance to give toward the cost of your trip. Any gifts go back into the program to help future pilgrims attend.

Accessibility: This is a three-day trip with extensive walking and travel. We will travel by plane, bus, boat, and van. If you have questions about mobility or access, please talk with Philip before you apply.

What the grant covers: Hotel, transportation, facilitation, and meals from Friday breakfast through Sunday lunch. It does not cover Thursday dinner, Sunday dinner at the airport on the way home, snacks, extra treats, or souvenirs.

Selection process: The Pilgrimage Board reviews applications and chooses the pilgrims. The board is a lay team of past pilgrims, DEI team members, and ministry lay leaders. Space is limited to 10 pilgrims!

Come with an open heart. Leave ready to take your next faithful step. Apply by October 31, 2026, for this meaningful journey of learning, reflection, and faith in action.

Click the link below to apply!