Registration is Open for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Wilmington, NC
Announced earlier this year, registration is now open for the diocesan pilgrimage to Wilmington, North Carolina.
Based on the book Wilmington's Lie by David Zucchino and the subject of the diocesan book study currently underway, the pilgrimage is taking place May 10-12. Participation in the book study is not required to take part in the pilgrimage, but it is recommended that the book be read before departure.
Throughout the three days, pilgrims will integrate learning and experiences from the book with worship and reflection. The pilgrimage includes bus transportation to and from St. Luke’s, Durham, and lodging at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Wilmington. Upon arrival in Wilmington, the pilgrimage begins at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with a meal on Friday night and conversation with the congregation. On Saturday, the day will be framed with a visit to St. James Episcopal Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Pilgrims will visit St. James and the Bellamy Mansion Museum, and participate in a riding tour of Wilmington with WilmingtoNColor. Saturday will end with dinner and conversation at St. Paul’s. On Sunday, pilgrims will worship and enjoy conversation with the congregation of St. Mark’s. The bus will then return to St. Luke’s in Durham.
Driving yourself and arranging your own accommodation are options. When registering, you will see each of those choices. Each person must register separately. If you are registering for a double room, both people will register and give the name of the person sharing the room. There is no discount for driving yourself. People driving themselves will be part of the group and will be able to travel with the group on the bus in Wilmington.
Questions? Contact Jenny Beaumont, mission for adult and lifelong formation.
PILGRIMAGE DETAILS
Transport: Coach bus to and from Durham and around Wilmington. The bus has Wifi and a bathroom on board. We have seats for 50 people.
Hotel: Embassy Suites Wilmington, which includes breakfast. If you are driving yourself, parking is not included in the costs below. For double rooms, you will need to provide the name of the person sharing your room. Pilgrims will need to provide a personal credit card for incidentals.
Meals: Breakfast will be available at the Hotel. Dinner on Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday are provided as part of the pilgrimage. We will be eating at the churches we visit. Registration includes a request for dietary needs.
Activities: The fees for WimingtoNColor and the Bellamy Mansion Museum are included in the pilgrimage costs.
A limited number of $100 scholarships are available. Please contact Jenny Beaumont for the discount code.
Registration: Each person must register separately. If you are registering for a double room, both people will register and give the name of the person sharing the room. Deadline for booking reservations at the hotel is April 10, 2024.
Refunds: After April 10, we cannot issue refunds.
SUMMARY OF COSTS
Bus transportation, single hotel accommodations, meals and all activities: $795 per person
Bus transportation, double hotel accommodations, meals and all activities: $512 per person
Bus transportation, meals and all activities (staying on your own): $230 per person
Meals and all activities (driving yourself to Wilmington and staying on your own): $230 per person
Discount Code: A limited number of $100 discounts are available. Contact Jenny Beaumont for the discount code.
PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Friday
2 p.m. Gather, worship at St. Luke’s, Durham
3 p.m. Bus departs for Wilmington
6 p.m. Dinner and conversation at St. Mark’s, Wilmington
- Evening activity and reflection
Saturday
- St. James, walk/ bus to Bellamy Mansion Museum
- Lunch at St. James, Wilmington
- WilmingtonNColor bus tour
- Cape Fear Museum
- Evening activity and reflection
Sunday
- Worship at St. Mark’s
- Lunch
1 p.m. Depart Wilmington
3:30 p.m. Our pilgrimage ends, arrive at St. Luke’s, Durham
The Subcommittee on Pilgrimage of the Chartered Committee for Lifelong Formation:
The Rev. Joyce Allen
The Rev. Canon Lindsey Ardrey
Jenny Beaumont
Leah Dail
The Rev. Monnie Riggin
The Rev. Canon Kathy Walker
