The Peacebuilder’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is an immersive learning journey through Jordan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Israel, led by experienced peacebuilding practitioners. This unique pilgrimage goes beyond traditional sightseeing to engage deeply with the present-day realities on the ground, allowing participants to witness firsthand the efforts for justice and peacemaking in a deeply divided region.

While most Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land focus on ancient sites and “walking where Jesus walked,” few engage with today’s communities on the ground or consider the modern parallels and relevancy of Jesus’s words as one who lived under Roman military occupation. Our pilgrimage not only connects you with the historic Jesus but also with the living Christ, who offers hope to suffering communities today.

Our goal is to help you see a larger and more nuanced story. With the guidance of seasoned leaders who know how to navigate the logistical and bureaucratic roadblocks, you’ll learn about the history and current challenges of Christians, Muslims, and Jews in this land. Together, we’ll explore how faith and ethnicity are being weaponized—and how local peacebuilders are working across deep divisions to create hope amidst the longest-running military occupation and conflict in modern history.

Lenten themes of repentance and preparation will be woven throughout this pilgrimage. We will end at Palm Sunday, when we will walk down the Mount of Olives with other local and international Christians, celebrating the subversive triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.