PINNACLE PILGRIMAGES

Sometimes we need to step away from our everyday life and seek God’s presence in a deliberate way. Pilgrims have been walking the Camino de Santiago for more than 1000 years, seeking to commune with the divine. Today, pilgrims still trace these routes to connect with God. This 13-day journey offers participants the opportunity to walk over 140 km of the Camino de Santiago with a group of pilgrims from Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. The coastal route offers a convergence of solitude, rugged coastal beauty, and charming seaside villages. For each walking day, luggage transport is included so pilgrims can walk with only a daypack. Breakfast is included daily, along with seven dinners. This trip is a not-to-be-missed adventure for those who seek a workout for the body, soul, and mind. The schedule may be adjusted for efficiency and guide availability.

Join Rev. Dr. Mike Hegeman as our scriptural guide and interpreter for a once-in-a-lifetime 13-day pilgrimage tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in Greece and Turkey. The trip will include visits to Athens, Corinth, Philippi, and Thessaloniki in Greece. Along the way, you’ll marvel at the Byzantine monasteries perched on the cliffs of Meteora. In Turkey, visit Ephesus (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Pergamum, and Smyma - three of the churches of Revelation. Conclude your pilgrimage with two days exploring the wonders of Istanbul including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, spice market, and a “whirling dervish” performance. Throughout the trip, Dr. Hegeman will provide scriptural context and inspirational lectures along with worship services in places where Christians have worshiped since the beginning of our faith. The schedule may be adjusted for efficiency and guide availability.