A PILGRIMAGE TO TURKEY: THE CRADLE OF THE CHURCH

September 18 - October 2, 2025

The Rev. David Hodges will be leading a pilgrimage to Turkey this fall. The group will depart on Thursday, September 18, and return Thursday, October 2. Visit sites of historical and religious significance in Istanbul, Chalcedon, Nicaea, Ephesus, and more. For more information, contact David Hodges at or check out the pilgrimage brochure.

The brochure and registration information can also be found at portal.myfaithjourneys.com with group code 25032.

A Message From David

Dear Friends,

I am excited to have this opportunity to invite you and others who may want to participate on a pilgrimage to Turkey. The spiritual practice of pilgrimage has been important to Christians for centuries as people have traveled to many sacred places around the world. This pilgrimage to a place that is called “the second Holy Land” will begin and end in Istanbul which has become one of the most visited cities in the world. From there we will visit and explore places across Turkey that helped shape the Christian faith and spend time reflecting on the historical and spiritual significance of those places.

I hope you will join me on this pilgrimage that will provide an opportunity to learn, to have fellowship and fun, to worship and pray together, and that will help to deepen our relationship with God. Please look at the itinerary and feel free to contact me should you have any questions. All the information is included about how you can reserve your spot on the trip.

Every blessing,

David+

Cost Information (Consult Trip Brochure for Complete Information)

Pilgrimage price with self-arranged airfare (Land-Only): $4,322

Pilgrimage price including airfare from St. Louis, MO: $6,095

Payment Schedule

$500 per person: With Registration Form

$1,500 per person: March 22, 2025

$1,500 per person: May 6, 2025

Balance: July 20, 2025

Register today portal.myfaithjourneys.com with Group Number: 25032