American Methodist Pilgrimage | Oct. 12, 2025
Join American Methodist Pilgrimage starting at $1,999* GROUND ONLY on October 12, 2025. You will see John Street UMC, John Street Museum, a walking tour of Methodism in Lower Manhattan, City of Brotherly Love, Historic St. George’s UMC, a walking tour of Methodism in Philadelphia, Mother Bethel AME, Mother Zoar, Barratt's Chapel, Lovely Lane UMC, Old Otterbein UMC, United Methodist Building and much more!
What’s Included
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Entrance and Program Fees
- First Class Hotels
- Guided Tours
- Hotel Gratuities
- Administrative Fee
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1: Sunday, October 12
Worship at 10 AM at John St. followed by a tour of the museum. After, you will have lunch all together before starting an exciting guided walking tour of Methodism in Lower Manhattan, filled with historical sites until 5 PM. Make sure to grab a bite to eat on your own for dinner before you meet your bus at 7 PM back at John Street UMC. Travel to Trenton, check into your hotel, and overnight!
Day 2 Day 2: Monday, October 13
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and get ready to travel to the City of Brotherly Love! We'll begin with a tour of their museum at Historic St. George’s UMC. We'll then begin a walking tour of Methodism in Philadelphia. Check into your hotel and enjoy your evening on your own. (B, L)
Day 3 Day 3: Tuesday, October 14
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and experience a walking tour of Philly, including stops at Mother Bethel AME, Mother Zoar, and other historic sites. Grab a bite to eat and around 6:00 PM, you will travel to Dover, DE. (B, L)
Day 4 Day 4: Wednesday, October 15
Check out of your hotel this AM and prepare for an all day visit at Barratt's Chapel. While there, you will enjoy time for lunch and fellowship. In the afternoon, plan to depart together and drive toward Baltimore. (B,L)
Day 5 Day 5: Thursday, October 16
After breakfast, gather and walk to Lovely Lane UMC to discuss the history of American Methodism in Baltimore. Enjoy lunch at the Church before beginning our walking tour of this historic town. Exciting fact: the Baltimore area has more UM historic sites than anywhere else in the US! In the evening, spend some time exploring Baltimore on your own. (B, L)
Day 6 Day 6: Friday, October 17
In the morning, you will gather and walk to Old Otterbein UMC to learn about the Evangelical United Brethren roots of United Methodism. After enjoying a visit, you will have lunch and tour more sites nearby. At 4 PM, you will depart for our Nation’s Capital. Enjoy the free time and nightlife in DC tonight. (B,L)
Day 7 Day 7: Saturday, October 18
Walk to the United Methodist Building this morning -- it's the only non-governmental building on Capitol Hill! We'll learn from other general agencies before doing a tour of Methodism in DC. Tonight we will have a group dinner together to reflect on all that we learned before saying our goodbyes! (B, L)
Day 8 Day 8: Sunday, October 19
You may choose to stay in DC today on your own or join the bus back to New York City. We plan to have the bus depart after breakfast for a ride straight to the airport! (B)
Enhance Your Journey
New York Pre Stay Starting from $235
October 11, 2025 | $235*
October 11, 2025: Hotel and breakfast included in Lower Manhattan. Accessible by foot to your first meeting point on October 12!
Departure Dates
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Sunday, October 12, 2025From $1999* Register Now!