At Faith Journeys, we believe in responsible travel experiences that prioritize the safety and well-being of both our pilgrims and the communities we visit. While the Holy Land has long been a destination for spiritual exploration, the recent conflict necessitated a reevaluation of our travel plans. Following the first few days of unrest, we opted to postpone our upcoming journeys, as ensuring a positive and enriching experience for everyone involved remains our highest priority. We look forward to revisiting the possibility of pilgrimages later in the year, cautiously monitoring the situation ..read more

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Israel & Jordan 2023 Long had it been foretold by the Prophets, long had a message of a coming Messiah been given to the Israelite’s, to the chosen people, and that one must come before Him (Math 3:3; Isa 40:3). His story began with a lesson to his Father Zechariah, who was a man approved of by God as a faithful man walking righteously, as was his wife, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was unable to conceive and God sent the angel Gabriel to tell Zechariah that they would have a son. He would turn the hearts of the children of Israel to their God, and present a repented pe ..read more

In March, a group of 27 pilgrims from Colorado traveled to Israel and Jordan to explore the history and religious sites of the Holy Land. Although several members of the group had visited Israel in the past, this was the first time anyone in the group had visited Jordan, which was one of the highlight of their journey. Other highlights include the Western Wall and taking a tour beneath the walls to see the foundation stones. “The travel arrangements were excellent and our guides did an excellent job explaining the meaning and significance of each of the places we visited. Faith Journeys did a ..read more

Faith Journeys is dedicated to being experts in the field of spiritual/religious travel, but also in helping to keep you informed of questions that may arise in planning your pilgrimage. There are questions that come up within every group that, once answered, can help promote a greater interest and comfort level with international group travel. To help better prepare group leaders and participants, we will be featuring occasional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) newsletters covering all aspects of group travel. Today, we’ll address accessibility: At nearly every presentation we’ve given to a g ..read more

In this ongoing series, we cover some of the common questions leaders have when considering a pilgrimage with their group. This week’s topic is: “Do I have to collect forms and money from each individual participant?” One of the hardest things about planning your first pilgrimage is figuring out all of the potential pitfalls and extra work that could be involved in the process. Churches are busy places with limited staff and resources. That’s why, at Faith Journeys, we try to make the process as easy and convenient as possible, for both you and your fellow pilgrims. We are now using an online ..read more

On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Israel’s Tourism Minister, Orit Farkash-Hacohen made an announcement that has been anticipated for the past few weeks. International travel will be returning to Israel on May 23!  The reopening plan will be set up in phases and is only for organized group travel. At the start, only a limited number of organized groups will be permitted to enter Israel. All travelers in these groups must be vaccinated and will be required to have a PCR test 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to Israel as well as a PCR test upon arrival in Israel. Additionally, a serological ..read more

So, you think you want to put together a pilgrimage for your faith community, but you don’t know what to do next. At Faith Journeys, our program consultants will walk you through all of the information you will want to know. But, if you’re still unsure how much work will be involved on your end, this article is here to help you understand just how easy the process can be. So, let’s start with the basics: I’ve decided on a destination/itinerary, how do I get the information out to my community? Your Faith Journeys’ program specialist will work with our in-house operations and marketing team to ..read more

As part of our “FAQ Series” to help you in planning and promoting your group’s spiritual travel, this week we’ll focus on how long it takes to plan and promote a successful pilgrimage. Some of the most common questions we are asked when working with a group in the earliest planning stages of the process are: “What timeline is needed for planning an itinerary, presenting the information to my community, and promoting to make this project a success?” Although some groups can be successful in a short amount of time, most groups need a year or more from start to finish. Most pastors looking at pla ..read more

Tiny, unimportant, unassuming Bethlehem, less than 10 miles from Jerusalem and found in the Judean Mountains was long foretold to become the birthplace of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Surrounded by shepherds’ fields it doesn’t really seem the place where the Savior of the World should be born, but it was. To explore one of our pilgrimage itineraries that visits Bethlehem, click here:  https://myfaithjourneys.com/protestant-tours/holy-land/walking-with-jesus/ [gravityform id=”1″ title=”true” description=”true”] The post Advent Calendar – Dec. 24 appeared first on Faith Journeys ..read more

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