Youth Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
July 24-Aug. 7, 2010
This unique pilgrimage is designed for 34 young people ages 16–20. All applications must be received by Feb. 15, 2010. Adults who wish to accompany young people on their journey of faith are encouraged to apply too. After Feb. 15, 2010, any spaces not filled by young people will be offered to adult applicants.
Floating in the Dead Sea — it's impossible to sink!
Download the itinerary for this trip PDF
Kanuga Conferences Inc. is partnering with Province IV and St. George’s College in Jerusalem to host a Youth Pilgrimage to the Holy Land July 24-Aug. 7, 2010.
Participants will be joined by George Carey, Lord Carey of Clifton and archbishop of Canterbury from 1991-2002, Lady Eileen Carey and the Rev. Canon John Peterson, Washington National Cathedral’s first Canon for Global Justice and Reconciliation, for this unforgettable two-week journey.
Visit the City of David, walk through King Hezekiah’s Tunnel, see the Dead Sea Scrolls, go to the traditional site of the Nativity, ride a boat on the Sea of Galilee, float in the Dead Sea and pray in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The trip includes a meeting at the Peace Center with Palestinian youth from Bethlehem and an evening of Palestinian folk dancing. The Scripture will come alive as you visit the Jordan River, Nazareth, Masada, Qumran, Bethany, the Mount of Olives, Emmaus and much more!
About Lord and Lady Carey
Lord and Lady Carey
As 103rd archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey served 70 million Anglicans around the world from 1991-2002. He currently serves as chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire and president of the London College of Theology.
Lord Carey serves on the foundation board of the World Economic Forum and is co-chair of the Council of 100, which seeks to bridge the gulf between the West and Islamic worlds. He is also chairman of the United Church Schools Trust.
He and Eileen Harmsworth Hood married in 1960. A former nurse, Lady Eileen still retains a great interest in medical matters. She serves as co-chair of St.Luke’s Hospital for the Clergy Appeal and associated with Church Army.
For information about Lord and Lady Carey, visit www.glcarey.co.uk.
John Peterson
About John Peterson
The Rev. Canon John Peterson is the first Canon for Global Justice and Reconciliation at Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. He previously was secretary general of the worldwide Anglican Communion headquartered in London. Before his appointment as secretary general, he was the dean of St. George’s College in Jerusalem for 12 years.
Additional pilgrimage staff
COORDINATOR: Cookie Cantwell is the Province IV youth ministries coordinator and the youth ministries coordinator for St. James Parish in Wilmington, N.C. She has coordinated Kanuga’s Winterlight and Adults Who Work With Youth conferences and Kanuga’s 2000 Youth Pilgrimage to Taize.
CHAPERONES:
- The Rev. David Umphlett is the rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in High Point, N.C., and was the spiritual director of Happening in the Diocese of East Carolina. He was a deputy to General Convention 2009 and is active in liturgy and with youth and young adult ministries.
- Beth Crow is the youth missioner for the Diocese of North Carolina.
- Dr. Tommy Koonce is a clinical assistant professor of family medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Public Health.
Cost |
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Double Occupancy |
$3,550 per person |
Payment |
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Deposit |
$500 per person |
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Balance Due |
$1,550 due April 30 |
Start/End Times |
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Arrive at Kanuga |
4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 24 |
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Return from Israel |
Saturday, Aug. 7 |
Pilgrimage Application |
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Apply by Mail/Fax |
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