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How we support your spiritual journey p.10 Religious tours
How we support your spiritual journey
Our faith-based travel programs offer a unique opportunity for groups to connect with the first sources of their religious faith or denomination. These programs also provide an opportunity for those of any faith to explore a variety of belief systems around the world. Our service-learning trips create reciprocating relationships in global communities—travelers can plant gardens, teach English, build schools, and more with non-profit organizations while gaining skills and learning from another culture.
All programs are immersive by nature and can include custom options such as rich study content or structured time with religious experts. We can also create a fully customized itinerary, allowing your church or school group to lead the planning process and build the most transformative experience possible for your participants.
Community connections
We believe that faith-based travel provides religious and educational communities a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge and expand the spiritual bonds with their peers. Our community connections across the globe provide experiences that connect us with all faiths today, so you can discover the people and places that have shaped your religion through the ages or learn about different cultures and spiritual beliefs.
Service-learning
The opportunity to involve oneself in some form of service during a tour can be a life-changing experience. We have strong partnerships with many organizations who welcome the opportunity for a group to participate in their work. We can include one day or several days of commitment, depending on the goals you set for your tour, or you can make service-learning the focus of your entire trip.
Time for reflection
No matter what element of your faith you would like to focus on, we can help enhance both personal development and spiritual understanding by including time for daily reflection in your itinerary.
Fostering fellowship abroad
Sharing one’s faith and experiences with others of the same denomination but who live in a different culture provides a unique insight into the issues and challenges facing your religion today.
We have relationships with schools and congregations around the world and can include meetings, discussion, and worship with your denomination wherever you choose to visit. Claim what you hold in common, and take strength from your journey together. This will broaden your appreciation for your religious tradition and extend community bonds well past the geography of your local church.
Private services and collective worship
While on tour, we can arrange for your group to hold a private service at a particular site of importance or significance to your denomination. This provides a memorable and moving experience, whether in Lama Temple, the Mount of Olives, or other prominent locations.
Choral participation
Participating as a choir is a unique expression of fellowship and worship. If you have choir members on tour, or if your choir forms the bulk of your group, we can arrange for them to participate in a service, providing both a musically rich and spiritually rewarding experience.
It has been my privilege to work with WorldStrides in the planning of three pilgrimages. The initial proposal of a walking pilgrimage was out of the ordinary for WorldStrides— however, with the guidance of our Program Consultant, they quickly understood what we wanted to accomplish and rose to every occasion with passion, organization, and respect for our journeys. I highly recommend WorldStrides for any of your group travel needs.
