Youth Creation Care Pilgrimage 2020

This summer the Diocese of Olympia will lead a pilgrimage for youth in the San Juan Islands

Let’s take in the beauty of God’s creation as we island-hop in the beautiful and rugged San Juans. Our teen pilgrims will start in Seattle at Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a blessing and then ferry out to the islands, spending the night on each of the major islands . The emphasis throughout the week will be on a message of hope: that even in the face of climate change there is much that can be done to reverse its effects. Each one of us has the power to make a difference and our faith calls us to play an active role in this restoration. The journey will culminate with a memorable Eucharist service on the beach at sunset. 

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Youth Creation Care Pilgrimage 2019 

Take a look at last year’s experience to get a sense of how magical this journey will be…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Details for 2020…

Registration: $480/participant. Scholarships available in partnership with local churches and families. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. 

Includes: Transportation, ferry tolls, admission, all meals, guest speakers, special events, boating, field-trips and overnight accommodations.

Waystations/Host Churches: You may have heard of the famous pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, in Spain.  When we started planning for these Youth Pilgrimages we were inspired by that journey which pilgrims have been making since 812 A.D. Like the Camino, our teen pilgrims will hike each day and then will eat, play and rest at “waystations” — Episcopal churches along the way. We are grateful for this year’s pilgrimage partners:

Staff: Diocesan staff, planning committee members, and young adult “guides” who will serve as counselors. All adult participants have participated in background checks and training in accordance with the Diocesan Safe Church policies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important dates:

Meet our Planning Team Members: