As Episcopalians, we trace our spiritual roots across the Atlantic Ocean to England, where Christianity has a rich yet complicated history that includes sacrifice and courage, failure and triumph, schism and reconciliation, and a beautiful tradition of sacramental and prayerful worship. This pilgrimage in June of 2026 will take us to England to explore our spiritual ancestry in the birthplace of English Christianity and Anglicanism. Highlights include time spent at Southwark Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Coventry Cathedral, and more, with the pilgrimage culminating in the celebration of the Feast of Saint Alban the Martyr at St Alban’s Cathedral, including a parade, Eucharist, and local festival. Pilgrims can expect to return home with a deeper appreciation for our Anglican heritage, a stronger connection to Alban, our parish’s patron saint, and a renewed faith in Jesus Christ, not to mention closer relationships with one another. Itinerary is representative and is subject to change based on guide and site availability.

Airfare is not included in your pilgrimage. Participants will depart no later than today to arrive in London on Tuesday, June 16 by 2:00pm at the hotel.

The pilgrimage begins with opening reflections and worship at 2:00pm. After our gathering, we’ll tour St. Paul’s Cathedral, concluding our visit with the choral evensong service. A welcome dinner is included.

• Breakfast

• Dinner

This morning affords us time to visit Southwark Cathedral and the surrounding neighborhood. Southwark is the traditional starting place for a pilgrimage to Canterbury and was mentioned in Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. After some free time for lunch (on your own) in the Southwark neighborhood, we will proceed to Canterbury, arriving in time for evensong. Dinner is included.

• Breakfast

• Dinner

Today, we explore Canterbury in depth, including visits to St. Augustine’s Abbey, St. Martin’s Church, and Canterbury Cathedral. After lunch (included), you will have the rest of the day free to explore. Dinner tonight is on your own in any of Canterbury’s lovely restaurants.

• Breakfast

• Lunch

We depart Canterbury today, making our way north and west towards St. Albans.

The exact itinerary for the day is still being finalised, but may include:
Option A: free morning in Canterbury
Option B: visit to another area cathedral en route to St. Albans.

We arrive in the town as they make final preparations for the St. Alban Day festivities. Dinner on your own.

• Breakfast

Today, we will participate in the St. Alban Day pilgrimage and festival. St. Alban Day begins with the Alban Pilgrimage Procession from St Peter’s Church, weaving through the city to St. Albans Cathedral Orchard with 12-foot puppets: a dramatic, visual retelling of St. Alban’s story for all ages. After the parade, there will be the celebration of the Eucharist, a festival, and evensong. Dinner on your own.

• Breakfast

Coventry Cathedral is an enduring symbol of resurrection and reconciliation, a mission adopted following the cathedral’s bombing during World War Two. We’ll arrive in Coventry in time for the Cathedral Eucharist service (10:30am) followed by lunch (included), a tour of the Cathedral Church, and a visit with the Cathedral staff to learn about their ministry in the world today. We will return to St. Albans in the late afternoon and close our time together with a closing reflection and dinner (included).

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

We will depart St. Albans by private coach for London Heathrow Airport this morning. Those returning to the US should book flights that depart no earlier than 10am. Those staying on in the UK can make their way into London via public bus or rail.

• Breakfast

• Early registration is available through September 30 for $3,780 per person in double occupancy.

• Standard registration is $3,930 per person.

• A limited number (4) of private, single rooms are available for a supplement of $875.

• Overnight accommodations in three-star or better hotels

• Ground transportation in private deluxe motorcoach

• Pre-trip educational resources

• Entry fees and licensed guides for sites listed in the itinerary

• Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners

• Gratuities, taxes, and fees