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Pilgrimage In Place

October 29, 2022 in Conference News

New Mexico Pilgrimage for Unity is becoming Pilgrimage for Unity. Our transition - similar with the rest of the world - is evolving into something new!

In 2020 we shifted from an annual group pilgrimage of three days and 50 miles in New Mexico to three pilgrimages-in-place, designed and executed independently by individuals or small groups. Two years later, we offer a rhythm of self directed pilgrimages without geographic identification:

  • a week-long pilgrimage leading up to Pentecost;

  • a three-day pilgrimage of gratitude in November;

  • a week-long pilgrimage for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity celebrated throughout January 18-25.


These individually designed pilgrimages begin and conclude with communal engagement via Zoom; fresh resources are available for encouragement during each pilgrimage period.

Throughout the pandemic, unexpectedly, we established a community of pilgrims without the limitation of geography; we attracted pilgrims who look forward to walking separately and together, at home and to spiritually significant places, on strenuous or gentle courses; it is our joy to welcome all new pilgrims who come our way.

Explore this site to know us better.

Read the full gratitude letter.

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