Join us for a three day walking pilgrimage from Ghost Ranch to the Santuario de Chimayó in Northern New Mexico. In the spirit of ecumenism, build relationships with your brothers and sisters in Christ through conversation, liturgy, dialogue, education, prayer and song. Enjoy breath-taking scenery and good fellowship while fostering respect and trust, and building a stronger Christian Community. Space is limited so register today!
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and are required to participate in two formation events prior to the pilgrimage.
Registration fee is $50 per pairticipant.
The 2017 Pilgrimage for Unity is being produced in collaboration with the
Commission for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Affairs
of the
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
and the
New Mexico Conference of Churches.
Commission for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Affairs
of the
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
and the
New Mexico Conference of Churches.
A REFLECTION AFTER THE WALK, A MONTH LATER
Every step is a prayer. Every prayer becomes a blessing. Every blessing leads to intercession. Every petition takes us further along the road. The 2017 Pilgrimage for Unity united 31 pilgrims from New Mexico and Texas in three days of walking/praying from Ghost Ranch, a Presbyterian Church Educational Center, to Santuario de Chimayo, a Roman Catholic holy site of healing and prayer. Pilgrims were Catholic and Protestant; ages ranged from 22 to 71; there were six clergy from four Protestant streams and lay members engaged in ministries within their parishes and communions.
We prayed as a group to begin and end each day; as individuals carrying requests from our communities; as grateful recipients of hospitality. We sang our blessing song over all we encountered; we sang as the walk grew long (and our feet hurt); we sang spontaneously and joyfully. And we listened. We listened to wise words from religious leaders at our various stops; to guidance from our leaders and spiritual directors; to the soul stories shared by our companion pilgrims; and, in silence, to the intimate calling of God deep within.
We crossed boundaries. We walked further than we expected. We shared our very different backgrounds and settings. We gave whatever we had – especially encouragement – to all in need. We compared personal devotional practices and learned the distinctions of our congregations. We stretched our hearts toward those who were mourning. Our smiles covered those with good news to share. Our differences shaped our unity, even as they affirmed our uniqueness. Our dedication to walk as pilgrims sharpened each individual’s personal journey. Together, we were a pilgrimage of unity displaying by every step, every prayer, every blessing, every intercession, every petition the vibrancy of God’s love as we walked.
Submitted by Pilgrim Kay E. Huggins
We prayed as a group to begin and end each day; as individuals carrying requests from our communities; as grateful recipients of hospitality. We sang our blessing song over all we encountered; we sang as the walk grew long (and our feet hurt); we sang spontaneously and joyfully. And we listened. We listened to wise words from religious leaders at our various stops; to guidance from our leaders and spiritual directors; to the soul stories shared by our companion pilgrims; and, in silence, to the intimate calling of God deep within.
We crossed boundaries. We walked further than we expected. We shared our very different backgrounds and settings. We gave whatever we had – especially encouragement – to all in need. We compared personal devotional practices and learned the distinctions of our congregations. We stretched our hearts toward those who were mourning. Our smiles covered those with good news to share. Our differences shaped our unity, even as they affirmed our uniqueness. Our dedication to walk as pilgrims sharpened each individual’s personal journey. Together, we were a pilgrimage of unity displaying by every step, every prayer, every blessing, every intercession, every petition the vibrancy of God’s love as we walked.
Submitted by Pilgrim Kay E. Huggins
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The Pilgrimage for Unity and the 3-day New Mexico Pilgrimage for Unity are committed to healing and building up the Body of Christ by providing opportunities for profound, shared spiritual experience and dialogue.
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Contact: info@nmpilgrimage.org
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