Throughout history pilgrimage has been a tool that groups pushing for change have used alongside nonviolent direct action protest. For example, The Great Pilgrimage of 1913 was a march in Britain by suffragists campaigning non-violently for women’s suffrage, organised by the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies.
Over the next few months, we are holding a whole host of climate pilgrimages. We are walking together in a collective push to protect our one and only world. Join us!
BRIGHTON – Sunday 15th September
Meet at St Lukes, 64 Old Shoreham Rd at 12.45pm
Ends at Friends Meeting House at about 3.30pm (but tea & cake until 4.30pm)
All faiths and none are welcome to join this RESTORE NATURE NOW pilgrimage
Further details – Ruth christiancabrighton@gmail.com
BRISTOL – Saturday 21st September
Starting from Bristol Bridge, Bristol BS1 6DT. Meet at the northern end, by Castle Park.
Gathering time – arrive in time to set off at 10.00 am
Approximate length of pilgrimage – 3 hours, plus picnic lunch together at the end. (So bring some sandwiches!)
A contemplative pilgrimage following part of the “Bristol Bridges Walk”, prayerfully exploring Bristol’s waterways, and history.
Further details – David davidstephenson65@icloud.com
CARDIFF – Saturday 28th September (CANCELLED)
Stephen cymrucca@gmail.com
DURHAM – Saturday 21st September
Meet at Framwellgate Bridge (DH1 3RB) at 10.30am
(or meet at Old Elvet Bridge, DH1 3AG at 12:15pm)
Ends at Palace Green (outside the Cathedral) at about 1pm.
Meditative walk along the River Wear ending with a short Season of Creation outdoor service beside Palace Green. Following theme “TO HOPE AND ACT WITH CREATION”.
Further details – Anne ccanortheast1@gmail.com (Eventbrite link to register will follow shortly)
EDINBURGH – Saturday 31st August
Meet at Waverley Station beside Pret a Manger at 1pm
Ends at Coffee Saints beside St Marys Catholic Cathedral at about 3pm
A pilgrimage based around the topic of RESTORE NATURE NOW
Further details – Val scotlandcca@gmail.com
LONDON 1 (KINGSTON) – Saturday 14th September
Meet at All Saints, Kingston at 10.30am
Ends at Wimbledon Common at about 3.30pm
A walk via Richmond Park, Beverley Brook and Wimbledon Common praying for the environment and good governance (this pilgrimage is being organised in conjunction with All Saints’ and is a repeat of the Diocesan Pilgrimage for the Climate first held in Lent).
Further details – Judith ccawestlondon@gmail.com
LONDON 2 – Saturday 14th September
Meet at Our Lady & St Catherine’s Church, Bow at 10am
(or at the Cutty Sark – the circular building at the entrance to the foot tunnel – at 11am)
Ends at the Thames Flood Barrier at about 4pmA PILGRIMAGE FOR THE PLANET organised jointly by Laudato Si’ Movement & CCA.
During the walk along the Thames Path there will be an opportunity to reflect on Creation’s
Song, Creation’s Cry and Creation’s Call to us at this time. Please bring a packed lunch.
Further details – Kate or Cecilia ccalocalgroups@gmail.com
LONDON 3 – Saturday 21st September
Meet at Holy Trinity Barnes (SW13 9ET). Gather from 10am for 10.30am departure
Ends at Teddington Lock at about 3.30pm
A walk along the Thames Path praying for both justice and the environment
Further details – Judith russenbergerjudith@gmail.com
OXFORD – Sunday 15th September
Meet at Blackfriars Priory, St Giles, Oxford, OX13LY at 11.30am
Ends at St Frideswide Church, Botley Road, Oxford at about 2pm
A gentle walk, suitable for all ages, including 7 prayer stops, and walking alongside the tow path. Please bring a picnic lunch.
Further details – Helen hhpelwes@yahoo.co.uk
PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL TRUST AGM – 29th October to 1st November
Starts near the site of the Sycamore Gap Tree and ends in Newcastle upon Tyne, to allow attendance inside/outside the NT AGM on 2nd November (to encourage NT to cease banking with Barclays).
8-10 miles walking each day, following Hadrian’s wall on day 1. Hostel accommodation, and bus ride (to cover some of the distance) planned.
Further details – Drew nwchristianclimateactionnw@gmail.com (more details will be posted on a WhatsApp chat. Send email to Drew to join the chat)
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