Let us know of your interest to learn more by completing the form provided. View a sample of places and people we will visit on both the spring and fall pilgrimages at the bottom of this page.

Fall Pilgrimage
Planned for
October 21 – November 2, 2023

On this trip we will do a deep dive into education and youth services for the Palestinian community both in Israel and Palestine.

Trip coordinators are Pilgrims of Ibillin Board of Directors member Rev. Gail Doerring and Executive Director Essrea Cherin.

Rev. Gail Doering, a member of the Presbyterian clergy, in addition to half a dozen visits to the Holy Land, spent a 3 month sabbatical in Israel, studying the theology of hope and how it is maintained in the face of conflict, oppression, and occupation. Essrea Cherin, the co-founder of the Boulder-Nablus Sister City Project, is a conflict resolution professional and has worked in the region for almost 20 years. Both have led groups to the region multiple times.

We will visit entities that are ‘off the beaten track’ of many Holy Land tours: heartwarming and inspirational places such as a Bedouin camp and school, Hope Flowers in East Jerusalem, Seraj Libraries and Hope School. We will also visit holy and historical sites of great significance, in addition to time in nature and built in opportunities for contemplation and prayer.

What contributes to a Living Stones Pilgrimage’s often most meaningful moments are those chances to connect with the people of the Holy Land — and we will have many of these, to hear their stories and to deepen our understanding of a fraught land.

We invite and welcome you to join us.

Apply soon to hold your spot
on what promises to be a trip of a lifetime!

See the itinerary here

Complete the form (below) on this page and let us know in the comments which trip you are considering; we’ll be in touch with more details.

For registration forms, where to send deposit, and a more detailed itinerary, complete the below form and the trip coordinator, will be in touch with you shortly.

Pilgrimage Goals: To See, Hear, and Deepen our Understanding

You may also pay your deposit with a check. Please include ‘Pilgrimage payment’ in the memo and then mail it to: 

Pilgrims of Ibillin

c/o Davidson College Presbyterian Church

P.O. Box 337

100 North Main Street

Davidson NC 28036

A sample of the places and people you will see on Living Stones Pilgrimages:

Dome on the Rock	Abuna with students
Human Rights Street Scene	Boat on the Sea of Galilee