Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage

25 April 2011

Details for the EMYP 2011:

Arrive at the Cathedral at 12:00
Finish at 14:45
Bring your own lunch
Each pilgrim is invited to carry a stone that might represent our journey with God.
Our sung worship will be led by the worship band from Holy Cross Church, Bearsted.
3 mini-pilgrimages will leave (as in previous years) from Patrixbourne, Sturry and Chartham
The lunch time period is being left free for people to share their stories of pilgrimage, journey and life over their meals: so there aren't any activities planned this year.

This year the Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage forms part of the 24/7 Year of Discipleship events and will challenge young people to share their stories of faith as they walk into Canterbury Cathedral on Easter Monday.

The Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage has been going for over 30 years and provides a unique opportunity for young Christians to make their way from across the region to Canterbury Cathedral to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Last year around 700 people joined the pilgrimage, including Archbishop Rowan and Bishop Trevor.

Pilgrims are invited to bring a stone with them that might represent their walk with God. Converging at the Cathedral at 12 noon, pilgrims join for worship with a live band. During lunch young people will be invited to share their stories with each other before joining again for a time of worship in the cathedral which will help them explore discipleship and strengthen their faith.

Contact: jactown@diocant.org
Tel: 01227 459401