2008/09 Info > May Pilgrimage
Program
May 10-21, 2009
Ask & Imagine Pilgrimage Program
Sorry, there is no May program in 2008. If you are involved in youth ministry, camp leadership or theological formation, you may want to consider coming to Generation 2008, the National Anglican Youth Ministry Forum, June 10-15, 2008. Find out more at http://generation.anglican.ca. The next May program is in 2009. |
This
program is for young adults ages 18-26. The program is meant for
people currently in College, CEGEP, University, employed, or just
taking time off school to figure out the next steps in life!
In the May program, young adults with mentors, aboriginal elders, guest speakers and peer leaders explore their lives and world issues through the eyes of faith. You will further develop your own unique gifts for leadership and ministry, wherever your path is taking you.
The August program is NOT a pre-requisite – anyone
between 18 and 26 can apply for the Pilgrimage. If you have
attended Ask & Imagine in August, you can also apply for the
Pilgrimage Program (but please see alumni
note in Travel Details).

What happens at the May program?
The first five days of the program are at Huron University
College. Participants stay in single rooms and have access to all
the college facilities. While at Huron, we'll explore theological
ideas, scripture, life-issues (ethics) and world issues from a faith
perspective. We don't give you pat answers – participants learn to
listen, question and discern.
Each participant will choose one Exploratory
Group to do more in-depth
learning on a particular subject. Past Exploratory topics have included
Science and Religion, Media, Aboriginal Issues and Multi-Faith Awareness.
As a participant, you will also discover and explore your own leadership
skills and potential through small group challenges, planning and
leading worship, sharing groups and through the affirmation of your
peers and mentors. We'll do this through experiential activities,
hands-on workshops, seminars, personal reflection times and daily
worship.
In addition to time on-campus, the May program includes a four-day Learning
Pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is a spiritual and physical journey
that we do together as a community. Through traveling, experiencing
new things, meeting people and undertaking new challenges, the
pilgrimage will be a time of growth and learning for all participants.
The pilgrimage will include:
- outdoor adventure challenge at Canterbury Hills
- spiritual growth and retreat time (also at Canterbury)
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May 2007 pilgrims on Parliament Hill
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one day in an outreach or community ministry in
downtown Toronto (like, Sanctuary, L'Arche, Romero
House, etc)
- a one-day "urban plunge" experience in Toronto
- an overnight prayer and reflection time hosted in
an Anglican religious community (Sisterhood
of St John the Divine)
After the pilgrimage, we return to Huron College for a day and a
half of putting it all together through integration, reflection and
celebration!
We hope the spring program will fit easily into your schedule, after
classes and exams are finished and before you may be starting your
summer employment. We'll travel and learn together in community and
discovser what "infinitely more than we can ask or imagine" could
mean for our lives.
Travel details
Your travel costs are paid by us, no matter
where you live in Canada. Participants from the Episcopal Church
in the USA should enquire through the program office about travel
subsidy. Participants traveling by car will receive gas mileage for
one return journey from their home to London.
You will most likely travel by bus, car or train if you live in
Ontario, Quebec, Michigan, some parts of New York State or Ohio.
You will probably travel by air if you are coming from elsewhere.
The program administrator will make travel arrangements in consultation
with you, and tickets (if required) will be sent to you prior to
your departure date.
Once you have been accepted to the program, you will receive an
extensive welcome package in the mail, with instructions, directions,
list of what to bring, health information sheet, contact phone numbers,
schedule, etc.
The program begins at 9:00 am on May 7. Participants need to
arrive by 9:00pm on Sunday, May 6. The program ends at noon on Friday,
May 18 with participants returning home that day.
Ask & Imagine alumni applicants
Participants
in the Pilgrimage Program who are alumni of Ask & Imagine
from 1999 - 2004 are asked to pay 60% of their travel costs, in addition
to the program fee of $600.00. You will need to discuss cost-sharing
this expense with your diocese or parish if you cannot afford the
additional travel amount.
If you have attended Ask & Imagine before, you may not apply
for the high school program. (But you may apply for the Pilgrimage
Program once you are finished high school.)
Please note that bursaries are not available for '99 -‘04 alumni.
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