April 27-30, 2023
Sacred Land, Sacred Stories | Registration Closed
The Sacred Land, Sacred Stories Pilgrimage is a journey from sin, to repentance, and finally to reconciliation. We explore slavery, white supremacy, racism, and Jim Crow on this pilgrimage from Winston-Salem to Montgomery and Selma. Most importantly, we will think together about how to bring the values of equality and justice home with us. The full itinerary is available below. Please click on the bold headings to expand the details for each day.
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | Depart Winston–Salem
Your private motocoach departs from St. Paul’s in the morning, headed to Montgomery, Alabama. Lunch en route (on your own.) Welcome dinner (included) and introductory conversation with your Montgomery guide. Overnight at Staybridge Suites, Downtown Montgomery.
Friday, April 28, 2023 | Montgomery and Selma
Begin your pilgrimage with a sobering and humbling look at the sins of slavery, white supremacy, and racism with a visit to the Equal Justice Initiative’s museum and lynching memorial. Following lunch, the theme shifts repentance and liberation as we travel to Selma to visit Brown Chapel AME Church and complete a prayer walk from the church to the Edmund Pettus Bridge. You’ll be led by Ronald Smith and Gwen Brown of New Way Revolution, an organization engaged in the work of non-violence, reconciliation, and racial justice. Return to Montgomery for dinner (on your own) and overnight accommodations.
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | Montgomery
This morning, we tour significant sites in Montgomery’s Civil Rights history including Rosa Parks museum and Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and learn about the lesser-known figures in the Montgomery movement led by Wanda Battle. In the afternoon, meet together with your group to debrief your experiences. Dinner (on your own) and overnight in Montgomery.
Sunday, April 30, 2023 | Montgomery to Winston-Salem
We conclude our journey worshiping with a local congregation in Montgomery. After worship and lunch, we will return to Winston-Salem by motorcoach. Expect to arrive after 10:00pm.
COVID Precautions: With CDC recommendations and the situation changing daily, visit the CDC website for the most up-to-date domestic travel recommendations. Currently the CDC says it is safe for vaccinated people to travel domestically without testing or quarantine. Progressive Pilgrimage requires travelers to be vaccinated. Some indoor locations may require masks. Please view our full COVID-19 policy.
What’s Included
Ground Transportation |
 Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 1 dinner |
Expert Local Guides |
 Three-Star Hotels |
 Entrance Fees |
 Pre-trip Educational Resources |
 Gratuity for Drivers and Guides |
Price, Deadlines, and Insurance
A deposit of $500 is required at the time of registration.
Trip pricing is variable for this group, based on the total number of registrants:
- With 16-19 pilgrims, $1510 per person, double occupancy.
- With 20-24 pilgrims, $1380 per person, double occupancy.
- With 25+ pilgrims, $1280 per person, double occupancy
- Single supplement is $310 per person.
Group travel insurance is available through Progressive Pilgrimage and is underwritten by Allianz. The group travel policy offers a substantial discount over personal policies, but we encourage you to compare insurance options. Coverage details are available here. If you are interested, please select the insurance option on your registration form and we will contact you with additional details before adding the insurance to your invoice.
Registration deadline January 31, 2023
Final payment due March 15, 2023.
Terms and conditions
You can find our full Coronavirus update here.
A $500/person deposit is due at time of registration, payable online via credit card. Participants will be invoiced for additional payments which may be paid by check, ACH, or credit card. Credit card payments of the remaining balances will incur a 3% fee.
Please read the complete Terms and Conditions online. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT FOR THE TOUR CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY.
