Pilgrimage is an ancient tradition which has had many meanings over the years. Often seen as an exclusively religious activity, it is now widely understood in the secular world too. Thousands of people undertake pilgrimage journeys each year, with the ‘Camino’ in Northern Spain being the most popular route. TV programmes follow groups of celebrities on pilgrimage. There are shelves full of books on the topic such as ‘Britain’s Pilgrim Places’ from the British Pilgrimage Trust and ‘On this Holy Island’ by Oliver Smith. The benefits of taking time out from our busy lives, surrounding ourselves with nature, having conversations
with fellow pilgrims on the way and striding out and getting some exercise are not to be underestimated. Pilgrimage is good for the body and the soul.

So, what might a pilgrimage here in East Anglia, organised by a group of Methodists, look like? We have a wealth of beautiful chapels dotted across the landscape. We have a heritage of inspirational people who have shared their faith with the communities in which they lived and worked. How might we use pilgrimage to share our story with others today?

We hope to offer some day pilgrimages in 2026 – but need a team to plan them. If this sounds interesting, and you have skills and experience to offer, please contact Sarah Friswell on sarah.friswell@btinternet.com or 07984 148769.