Creation Care Pilgrimage for Youth

Let’s take in the beauty of God’s creation as we trek cross Washington State’s beautiful Olympic Peninsula!

Our pilgrims will start in Seattle at Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a blessing and then head west, hiking daily in the mornings; enjoying field-trips, kayaking, swimming, beach & river restoration projects, and games in the afternoons. We'll rest at “waystations” each night, finally reaching the shores of the Pacific Ocean in La Push, culminating with a bonfire and memorable closing service.

We are fortunate to have a special guest joining us for the week: former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Rt. Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori, who also happends to have her doctorate in oceanography. +Katharine will be our spiritual guide along the way, helping us see and appreciate God in the spectacular natural beauty of the peninsula.

The pilgrimage is open to all high school students -- those who just completed grades 9 - 12. Go to: www.ecww.org/youth/summer for more details!

Important dates:

• July 15 - Final payment due - $420 (if you are pre-registered); $480 (if you're not pre-registered)

• August 4 - Pilgrimage begins at Saint Mark's Cathedral

• August 10 - Pilgrimage ends at the Pacific Ocean (all pilgrims will be returned to Saint Mark's. Pilgrims that live on the peninsula will be returned to their home church)

Cost: Total cost is $480 per participant. A deposit of $60 per participant is due with a brief pre-registration form and the remainder ($420) is due on July 15. These fees cover all transportation and ferry tolls; all meals and lodging; entry fees to parks and sites; all activities including boating.

Scholarships: Scholarships are available in partnership with local churches and families. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. Please e-mail faithformation@ecww.org, for more information.

Cancellation policy: No refunds will be issued after July 15 (20 days before Pilgrimage).

Questions/Clarification: Please e-mail Valerie Reinke, Canon for Faith Formation 35 & Under: vreinke@ecww.org