Live From Around the World: Israel

Youth Pilgrimage to Israel Inspiring Others

October 14, 2010, Israel

Posted by Kimberly Allen

Inspired by the Youth Group's pilgrimage to Israel this summer, a group of St. Paul's parishioners decided to head east themselves. Guided by David White, co-chair of the Israel pilgrimage, they have visited Istanbul, Ephesus, and Myra so far and their journey continues. Check out the next post for photos from Turkey sent in by David.

We are home

July 30, 2010, Israel

Exhaustion hits

In Atlanta waiting for the flight to DC

We are home

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Last Days in Israel

July 30, 2010, Israel

Galilee

Pilgrims worship at the Sea of Galilee

Galilee

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In which Staige visits the Western Wall

July 29, 2010, Israel

posted by Staige, youth group member

One of the sites I was most looking forward to visiting on this trip was the Western Wall. This wall is also know as the Wailing Wall because worshippers customarily come to the wall to mourn lost loved ones and leave slips of paper on which their prayers and requests to… Read More

I see hope for the future

July 29, 2010, Israel

posted by a member of the youth group

So, we went to Bethlehem. Contrary to the song it is not so little or peaceful anymore. Our group being Americans entered without hassle, and we began our day at the Sumud Story House, an organization geared towards… Read More