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PILGRIMAGE TO IONA

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NEW BERN, NC

IMMERSION SCHEDULE

__ February 27, 2007. Introduction to pilgrimaging and Iona. Session House @ 12:15 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

__ April 15, 2007. Invitations extended to other churches in the Presbytery and other Presbyterian churches close by.

__ June 1, 2007. Invitations extended to community.

__ July 15, 2007. $1000 non-refundable deposit due with application.

__ November 3, 2007. Pilgrimage Immersion. The Art of Pilgrimage. Session House – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

__ February 15, 2008. Balance due on pilgrimage.

__ March 15, 2008. Pilgrimage Immersion. Reformed Spirituality. Session House – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

__ May 17, 2008. Pilgrimage Immersion. Listening for the Heartbeat of God. Session House – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

__ June 17, 2008. Assemble in Edinburgh, Scotland for beginning of our Pilgrimage.

 

 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

SCOTLAND PILGRIMAGE

June 17 – June 28, 2008

June 17: Arrive Edinburgh. Tour begins at hotel.

June 18: Edinburgh: John Knox House, Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse.

June 19: Depart for Perth

June 20: Perth: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, St. Andrews Cathedral and Castle.  Dinner.

June 21: Depart for Oban. Dinner in Oban.

June 22: Ferry to Iona.

                   6:30 p.m. dinner St. Colomba Hotel.

                   8:00 p.m. group gathers for sharing, reflection and prayers

                   9:00 p.m. worship in the Abbey - Welcome

June 23: Iona: St. Colomba Hotel

                   9:00 a.m. worship in the Abbey – Justice and Peace

                  10:00 a.m. Introduction to Celtic Spirituality

                   6:30 p.m. dinner St. Columba Hotel

                   8:00 p.m. group gathers for sharing, reflection and prayers

                   9:00 p.m. evening worship in the Abbey

June 24: Iona: St. Colomba Hotel

                  9:00 a.m. worship in the Abbey – Healing

                10:00 a.m. Introduction to Reformed Spirituality

                  6:30 p.m. dinner St. Columba Hotel

                  8:00 p.m. group gathers for sharing, reflection and prayers

                  9:00 p.m. evening worship in the Abbey

June 25: Iona: St. Columba Hotel

                 9:00 a.m. worship in the Abbey – Pilgrimage

               10:00 a.m. pilgrimage around the island

                6:30 p.m. dinner at St. Columba Hotel

                8:00 p.m. group gathers for sharing, reflections and prayers

                9:00 p.m. evening worship in the Abbey

June 26: Iona: St. Columba Hotel

               9:00 a.m. worship in the Abbey – Commitment

             10:00 a.m. tour to Staffa Island

               6:30 p.m. dinner at St. Columba Hotel

               8:00 p.m. group gathers for mission and prayers

               9:00 p.m. evening worship in the Abbey

June 27: Depart for Glasgow

               8:30 a.m. Depart on ferry

               7:00 p.m. Commissioning and Celebration Dinner

               Overnight accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express at the Glasgow Airport

June 28: Depart for the US or extend your stay.