The Story of Christianity in England

11 Day England Tour

Greetings friends, 

We want to invite you to participate in a unique pilgrimage to England next May and June, to hear the story of Christianity through our own Anglican mothers and fathers. You may have been to England before, but this will be an opportunity to experience England as a spiritual pilgrimage. We will hear the story of how the Gospel made its way into into England within just a few hundred years after the Resurrection, and went on to form one of the most expansive missionary regions in the history of the Church. 

We will discover the story of the Church in England throughout the centuries, walk in the footsteps of pilgrims, and inhabit the same traditions of centuries of Christians throughout the ages. Our journey will have us explore the language and liturgy that uniquely shaped the English Church, from its humble beginnings to its magnificent cathedrals. We will reflect upon the lives of saints who forged daring missions, built monasteries and cathedrals, guided kings and parliaments, and stood bravely in opposition to medieval heresies and corrupt Church leaders.  In doing so, we will also explore how the worldwide Anglican Church today continues to stand firm for the Gospel in yet another age of missions. 

Along the way, as we explore many of the places that have formed our own Anglican heritage, we will also come to appreciate the England of today, its rich cultural heritage, and its unique blend of traditional and global cuisine, from pints to curries.

Our tour will be managed by our friends at Footstep Ministries. I (Bishop Paul) will be leading and teaching this tour personally, working with Dave Sparks from Footstep Ministries. Dave has conducted countless tours to Italy and Greece, and together we will weave the message of the Gospel throughout the various ages of England’s history, from the first missionaries, to the establishment of the church, to the Reformation, and beyond. We know you will thoroughly enjoy his expertise, warmth, and good humor as he arranges all of our arrangements, offering us personal attention all along the way.

Our journey is designed to be educational, inspirational, fun, and filled with great Christian fellowship. Look over our itinerary and imagine yourself in such special places as the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Magdalene College Oxford where C.S. Lewis taught, Augustine of Canterbury’s Chapel, and tea in the Crypt of St Martin in the Field’s, Trafalgar Square. Join us on this exciting pilgrimage. Allow us to show you some of our very favorite places in God’s world. 

Grace and peace, 

Bishop Paul & Monika Donison