The Transforming Power of Pilgrimage
The spiritual practice of pilgrimage traces to the beginning of our tradition, as early Christians sought to encounter the Risen Christ by walking in the footsteps of Jesus in Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land. Over the centuries, the transforming power of pilgrimage was discovered in paths and destinations around the Christian world, including the Camino in Spain, Canterbury, Iona, and Taizé. Pilgrims journeyed along these sacred ways and visited these and other holy places as a way of deepening their faith and inspiring their lives. Pilgrimages can be local, regional, across North America, and international: from the San Luis Valley in Colorado, to a border pilgrimage to Mexico, to a compelling journey to the Holy Land.
Over the past 5 years, over 250 adult and youth pilgrims from 44 congregations from across Colorado have been drawn to pilgrimages near and far and discovered that by making pilgrimage, individuals and communities experience their faith and find inspiration in ways they never imagined!
Explore this page to learn about pilgrimage offerings from around the Episcopal Church in Colorado. The Formation Team (the Rev. Canon Greg Foraker, Tracy Methe, Elizabeth Cervasio, and Janet Choyce) is available to answer questions and to help you imagine and plan your next pilgrimage!
Truth & Repair Pilgrimage: A Journey to Sand Creek
May 23–24, 2025 | Zoom Orientation: April 24, 4–5:30 pm
Join us for a sacred pilgrimage of remembrance, truth-telling, and healing at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, led by Sarah Augustine, Joe Hubbard, and Marrton Dormish. View Pilgrimage Flyer >
💻 Zoom Orientation – April 24 (4–5:30 pm)
Open to all for a suggested donation of $15
Explore the Doctrine of Discovery and the events leading to the Sand Creek Massacre.
📍 Day 1 – May 23 in Lamar, CO
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Check-in at Lamar Holiday Inn Express – 3:00 pm
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Presentation by Sarah Augustine & Joe Hubbard – 3:30 pm
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Dinner (provided) – 5:30 pm
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Talking Circle – 7:00–8:30 pm
📍 Day 2 – May 24 at Sand Creek Massacre Site
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Meet at the site (45-minute drive from Lamar) – 10:00 am
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Pilgrimage with Marrton Dormish and Indigenous elders – 10:30 am
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Lunch (provided) – 12:00 pm
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Closing Talking Circle & Sending Ceremony – 2:00 pm
💲 Cost: $145 per person (includes program and meals, not hotel)
🛏️ Lodging: Book your own room at Holiday Inn Express or Quality Inn in Lamar
📝 Register by May 1, 2025
Step into this sacred journey of truth, repair, and reconciliation. Join us in remembering, learning, and honoring.
Following the Footsteps of Paul: Greece & Turkey
October 21 – November 4, 2025
Join us October 2025 for a faith-deepening pilgrimage to encounter the sacred places where our Christian faith took root in the ancient world. Guided by Mark Retherford, Dr. Gordon Tucker, and Canon Greg Foraker, and accompanied by Bishop Kym Lucas, we will follow the footsteps of Paul in Greece and Turkey. On our pilgrim way, we will immerse ourselves in the historical and spiritual meaning of these places and events, and we will embrace the ancient alongside the modern as we make our way through the diverse cultures of Turkey and Greece. Throughout our journey there will be time for personal reflection and prayer, worship, fellowship, and discussion. For more information, contact Canon Greg Foraker.
Following the Footsteps of Paul: Greece & Turkey Brochure & Print Registration Form >
Watch Recording of Pilgrimage Information Session Held on November 18 >