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Holy Land Pilgrimage
August 20-31, 2018
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Background:  This opportunity built upon our relationship with the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ).  Earlier in the year, we had a forum hour presentation by John Lent, Deputy Director of AFEDJ, on the current plight of Palestinian Christians in Israel.   Following that visit, John encouraged us to see the Holy Land for ourselves.  He got us in touch with Iyad Qumri, a tour guide with over 20 years of experience, operating as Qumri Pilgrimages. 

The Tour:  We reserved a pilgrimage for August 20-31, 2018, led by Mr. Qumri and the Rev. Randy Alexander.   Joining us were 22 persons from Christ Church in Pelham, New York, which is John Lent’s home parish (and Father Randy’s previous parish).

Goals and Organizer:  The tour provided a sense of history and connection with the world Jesus inhabited.  It also allowed us to connect with Palestinian Christian congregations.  Qumri Pilgrimages is highly regarded.  They led the recent pilgrimage sponsored by the Washington National Cathedral.  Their website is at https://www.iyadqumripilgrimages.com/.

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A PRAYER FOR OUR PILGRIMAGE

Lord God, who called our father Abraham 
to journey into the unknown, and guarded him and blessed him on his way: protect our Immanuel pilgrimage team and bless their journey through the Holy Land.

May your confidence support them as they set out, your Spirit be with them on their way, and lead them back to their homes in peace. Those they love we commend to your care; you are with them, they shall not fear.  So Lord be their companion on their journey, and let it draw them closer to you,  as they seek to follow in the steps of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill

Episcopal/Anglican


3606 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
(703) 370-6555
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  • WELCOME
    • Contact Us
  • ABOUT US
    • Clergy & Staff >
      • The Rev. J. Randolph Alexander, Jr.
      • The Rev. Susan Parsons
      • The Rev. Sam Sheridan
      • Dr. Jane Tavernier, D.M.A.
    • Vestry >
      • Previous Vestries
    • Parish Directory 2020
    • Parish Banners, Crosses, and Seal
    • Virginia Theological Seminary
    • Valley Drive Cooperative Preschool
    • Annual Pumpkin Sale
    • Annual Report
    • History >
      • 75th Anniversary
      • Coronavirus Response >
        • Community Reflections on the Pandemic
    • Memorial Garden
  • WORSHIP
    • Advent and Christmas 2020
    • Worship Schedule
    • Lectionary
    • Sermons
    • Worship service bulletins >
      • Service Bulletin Archive
    • Music at Immanuel >
      • Immanuel Choir
    • Worship Ministries >
      • Immanuel Flower Guild
    • Ministry Scheduler
    • Ministry Scheduler Update
    • Blessing of the Animals
  • GIVE
    • Ways to Give
    • Online Giving >
      • Legacy Online Giving
    • 2021 Every Member Pledge >
      • 2021 Online Pledge Card
      • Downloadable 2021 Pledge Card
    • Planned Giving
    • Practical Matters & Faithful Giving
    • Tax Questions
    • Trust Funds
    • Amazon Associates
    • Tithe.ly
  • SERVE
    • Outreach >
      • Pumpkin Patch >
        • Resources for Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
    • Pastoral Care
    • Fellowship
    • Newcomers and Evangelism Committee
    • Senior Adult Ministry and Fellowship >
      • Stewardship of Retirement
    • Administration
    • Lay Committee for Seminarians
  • LEARN
    • Children, Youth, and Families >
      • CYF-Updates >
        • Past EYC Grams
        • EYC Mission for Dignity
      • PYM & Shrine Mont Camps
    • Adult Education >
      • Breakfast Bible Study Brochure
      • Forum Hour Videos
    • Benedictine Community
    • Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
  • CALENDAR
  • Almond Tree Quarterly & In Brief
  • Simple Gifts Newsletter
    • Simple Gifts Archive
  • Episcopal News Service
  • Subscribe