Racial Justice & Healing Virginia Pilgrimage
Join us for an immersive, transformative experience designed to deepen your understanding of racial justice and healing in Virginia. This pilgrimage will take you through visits to historic sites, guided reflections, and opportunities for prayer and meaningful conversation. Participants will engage with the history of racial injustice and the ongoing work of racial justice.
Important Requirement: To participate, you must have completed Sacred Ground or some other relevant racial justice training programming. Note: The pilgrimage involves high mobility demands, including significant amounts of time walking and standing throughout the journey.
Register now to secure your place in this transformative journey. (Limited space available)
Costs: $750.00 (housing, transportation, breakfast, and dinners are included in the cost of registration)
Deposit: $200
Due: June 13, 2025
2nd Payment: $275
Due: July 18, 2025
Final Payment: $275
Due: August 22, 2025
Proposed Pilgrimage Itinerary Highlights: (A more detailed itinerary will be provided)
Day 1 – Monday, September 22, 2025
- Visit to Mattaponi Indian Tribe
Participants will visit the Mattaponi and Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribes, learning about their history and deep connection to the land.
Day 2 – Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Walking with the Enslaved (Richmond Slave Trail)
This day features the “Walking with the Enslaved” tour, providing a powerful opportunity to learn about the lives of enslaved people and reflect on these difficult truths. (High Mobility Demands)
Day 3 – Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Visit to Mount Vernon
- Visit to Alexandria Lynching Square
- Parish Racial Justice Presentation
Start the day at Mount Vernon, examining the complex history of slavery at George Washington’s estate. After lunch, we’ll visit Alexandria Lynching Square and engage with the racial history of the area.
Day 4 – Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Visit to University of Virginia
- Visit to Charlottesville, VA
At the University of Virginia, reflect on the institution’s history and its role in perpetuating systemic racism. The pilgrimage continues with a reflection on Charlottesville’s history, including the events of the 2017 rally.
Day 5 – Friday, September 26, 2025
- Visit to Montpelier
On the final day, visit Montpelier, the home of James Madison, to engage with its history as a plantation and explore the ongoing work of healing.
We look forward to walking with you on this journey of reflection, justice, and healing. Register now to secure your place!