Join Rev. Brad for a Wesleyan Pilgrimage to England, exploring the places and stories that shaped John and Charles Wesley and the early Methodist movement.
Our intended itinerary includes significant Methodist sites in London, Oxford, and Bristol—places connected to Aldersgate, Wesley’s Chapel, the beginnings of the Methodist movement at Oxford, the New Room in Bristol, and the story of how a movement that began with a few people seeking a deeper life with God grew to reach communities around the world.
But this won’t simply be a typical sightseeing tour. Our hope is that it will truly be a pilgrimage: learning the story, standing in the places where it unfolded, and considering what that story might have to say to our own lives and faith today.
The Details
Travel Dates: June 11–18, 2027
Pilgrimage Programming: June 13–17
Destinations: London, Oxford, and Bristol
Group Size: 12–25 participants
Estimated Pilgrimage Fee: Approximately $500–700/person, depending on final group size and itinerary
Airfare & Lodging: Participants make their own arrangements
Transportation: The pilgrimage fee will include rail travel to Oxford and Bristol; participants pay their own London Tube/bus fares using contactless payment
Meals: Most meals are on your own; one group meal is anticipated
Evenings: Generally free to explore, enjoy dinner, see a show, visit another site, or simply have some downtime
June 17: Optional tickets will be available to attend our choir’s London concert
A Different Kind of Group Trip
Rather than booking everyone into the same flights and hotel package, participants will make their own flight and lodging arrangements. This gives you the freedom to use airline miles, choose the accommodations that work best for you, travel with others from the church, or add time in England before or after our pilgrimage.
During our five shared days, we’ll experience Methodist history, visit significant sites, learn from local experts, worship, talk together, and make space for reflection. We’ll have a meaningful shared experience during the day without feeling as though every moment of the trip has been scheduled for you.
For Choir Members
Choir members who are already traveling to London are welcome to join the pilgrimage for our London programming on June 13 and 14. We anticipate a cost of approximately $50–75/person to cover admissions, guides, and other shared programming. London transportation will be on your own.
Interested?
If Wesleyan history interests you, or if you simply want to understand more deeply the tradition that has shaped our church, we would love to have you join us.
More details are coming soon. We are currently confirming our daily itinerary, local guides, costs, and recommended lodging. An information session will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
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