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| 2025 Wesley Pilgrimage |
2025 Wesley Pilgrimage in England: An Immersion in Wesleyan Spirituality You are invited to a eleven-day spiritual pilgrimage, walking in the footsteps of John and Charles Wesley. This journey offers an opportunity to:
The Wesley Pilgrimage is open to all lay and clergy leaders in interested in Wesleyan spirituality. For ten days we will explore Epworth, the Wesley’s birthplace; Oxford, where John and Charles studied and led the Holy Club; Bristol, where the class meeting was developed and Methodism became a movement; London, where both Wesley brothers experienced assurance of salvation. As British Methodism grew, London became the center of a new missional movement. The primary location for this pilgrimage is Salisbury, England, home to a vital Methodist congregation once served by Francis Asbury. We ask all who are considering registering for the 2025 pilgrimage read the Wesley Pilgrimage FAQ page first.
EVENT REGISTRATION PROCESS: 1. PILGRIM REGISTRATION. The online registration for “USA Pilgrims” and “International Pilgrims” is now open. All “Pilgrims” pay the full event fee as explained below. 2. SCHOLARSHIP REGISTRATION. Those preparing for Christian Service may apply for scholarship assistance. This is a two step process. Step 1 will be to register and py the deposit to secure your spot and Step 2 will be to complete the Scholarship Application (see below).
PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION: Registration includes the costs for ten nights lodging, most meals, coach travel to pilgrimage sites, all admission fees, and more. The pilgrimage fee does not include airfare to England or ground transportation from the airport to Salisbury, you make those arrangements on your own. However, included in this fee is a free coach from Salisbury to the Heathrow International airport on the last day of the itinerary, July 17th, 2025. Those planning to use this elective coach service should not book a flight with a departure time before 3:00pm on July 17th . All pilgrims must pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure their place in the pilgrimage. Registration is on a “first come, first served” basis. The maximum number of participants is 36; however, a waiting list will be available.
NOTE: Full payment of pilgrimage fee is due by May 15, 2025.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS. There are a limited number of scholarships available for those preparing for Christian Service and the process is different from past years. Those interested should submit their application as soon as they have completed their registration and paid their deposit, as outlined below. The event cost for a scholarship recipient is $1,799. Successful applicants receive a $700 reduction in the Early Bird cost of the pilgrimage and can make final payments by May 15. 2025. Any registered pilgrim may apply.
If you are selected for a scholarship, your outstanding balance (above the $500 deposit) will be adjusted to reflect the financial assitance. *Registered pilgrims who applied but did not recieve a scholarship and determine they are unable to afford the full registration fee will have a window of opportunity to cancel their registration and receive a refund of their $500 deposit. No other financial assistance is available from the event sponsors.
CEUs: This pilgrimage qualifies for three continuing education units and credentialing credit toward a CLM specialization in The Methodist Story and the Ministry of Memory (MSMM).
PILGRIMAGE SPONSORS: The Wesley Pilgrimage in England is sponsored by Discipleship Ministries/The Upper Room and The General Commission on Archives and History.
MOBILITY ALERT: This pilgrimage is physically demanding—we will walk quite a bit during the ten days! Our day in London will involve a total walking time of four hours. If you have mobility limitations, we recommend you consider the Educational Opportunities Wesley Heritage Tour. Learn more about this alternative by visiting https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/he25a/#eotours
For additional information about the 2025 Wesley Pilgrimage contact Sara Byrd at sbyrd@umcdiscipleship.org or go to: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/wesley-pilgrimage-2025
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