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In September of 2001 I took one of the first planes to leave Boise after 9/11 to spend six weeks exploring places of ancient holiness in England, Scotland and Wales. At times I was joined by my long-time friend Evelyn, at times by my daughter Elizabeth, at times, on my own, I encountered other pilgrims. It was a journey of exploration both external and internal. The experiences have shaped much of my life and my writing since then.

For those who would like to share my experience you may select from the menu below, or find the complete journal at www.epworthchapelonthegreen.org/pilgrimages/sacredplaces

September

  1. First departure after 9/11
  2. Silence in London
  3. Prayer for peace
  4. Setting out with Chaucer
  5. St. Paul's X3
  6. London to Stornoway
  7. Revival on the Edge of the World
  8. Arrival at Iona
  9. Ecumenical Iona
  10. St. Columba's Iona
  11. A day of worship on Iona

October

  1. Departing Iona: Total immersion
  2. Wigtown Martyrs/St. Ninian's Whithorn
  3. St. Ninian's Cave
  4. The Venerable Bede's Jarrow
  5. St. Cuthbert in Durham Cathedral
  6. Sunday in Durham
  7. Arrival: The Holy Isle of Lindisfarne
  8. St. Cuthbert's Lindisfarne
  9. Lindisfarne to Whitby
  10. Adventures in Whitby
  11. "Natural Contemplation" in Durham
  12. Canterbury Cathedral
  13. Sunday in Canterbury
  14. Glastonbury Abbey
  15. Glastonbury: Holiest Earth in England
  16. Silent Retreat at Glastonbury
  17. Revival Fires in Wales
  18. Rhondda Valley: Bible studies in Hell
  19. Charmed by St. David's, Wales
  20. Visiting St. Non, St. David'a mother
  21. Visit with Ronald Blythe
  22. Home

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