Faith Journeys Blog
Planning FAQ – Registration and Payments
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...
Big Announcement – Group Travel Returns to Israel!
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...
Planning and Promoting – It’s easier than you think
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...
Planning a Pilgrimage – A Timeline for Success
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...
Advent Calendar – Dec. 24
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...
Advent Calendar – Dec. 23
When walking in Jerusalem, you’ll see so many meaningful scriptural places, from the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane, to the Upper Room and the Pools of Bethesda. You can walk the "way of sorrows" and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher or the Garden...
Advent Calendar – Dec. 22
Often called the "Crown Jewel of Scotland", Edinburgh is a pilgrimage site that has something for everyone. It has played a major role in European Christianity for some time, both Catholic and Protestant. Visitors can visit Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St....
Advent Calendar – Dec. 21
The "Eternal City" has been tied to the history of Christianity since the time of Jesus' birth. From the Colosseum to the Vatican, the Catacombs to the Pantheon, a visit to Rome can expand anyone's understanding of church history and the spread of Christianity...
Advent Calendar – Dec. 20
Bethany is located on the Eastern slope of the Mount of Olives and is featured in two stories about Jesus. It was the place where his friend Lazarus and his sisters lived and was the site of the Ascension. To learn more about why Bethany should be include in your next...