Experience a divine way to wander
In the Celtic tradition of Christianity, those on pilgrimage didn’t have a definite destination. They only knew and trusted the God who called them as they headed out.
In some way, this is a parable of the past year, which has felt like a time of wandering for many people. We make plans only for them to be changed, maybe even several times before they are canceled all together. We long for some anchor in this uncertainty.
This spring, InterVarsity Study Abroad is offering an opportunity to find that anchor during our newest digital pilgrimage, Via Divina: The Celtic Way.
For groups exceeding 20, feel free to email us for discounts and potential customized experiences.
EIGHT WALKS
Each audio-guided excursion explores a theme of Celtic spirituality using the story of a Celtic saint, scripture reflection, sensory activities, and prayer.
OUTDOORS & ONLINE
It's as easy as putting in your headphones and stepping out your door, and checking the community website.
WHO
Anyone who wants to explore the practice of pilgrimage and deepen their spiritual walk.
PRICING
Purchase a single use license or contact us for customized group experience.
CUSTOMIZE
Choose to participate in one of the nationally led experiences or request a package to run your own Via Divina with a group.
VISIO DIVINA
Before every walk, you'll enter into a session's theme by contemplating a piece of original artwork created by InterVarsity staff Bette Dickinson.
DEBRIEF GROUPS
To process your experience, you're encouraged to debrief with others in small groups at a pace that matches the timing of your overall pilgrimage.
AND MORE...
After each walk, you'll be equipped with additional creative, embodied practices to help you recognize and reflect upon the sacred in the everyday.
You're invited to...
Encounter GOD'S LOVING PRESENCE through creation, especially in the unchosen-ness of our present circumstances.
Lean on the PROTECTIVE POWER OF GOD (against evil, injustice, empire) for us personally, our communities, and our world.
Experience the paradox of SPIRITUAL ROOTEDNESS that gives purpose to our wandering.
Lean into the healing and repentance necessary to reveal our
Boldly step into the UNKNOWN JOURNEY with the God who knows all, and do so with hope that our journey is good, beautiful, and purposeful.
Participate in community such that ALL THINGS ARE RESTORED, made right, and woven together in the resurrection of Jesus.
Extend ourselves for the sake of LIFE IN COMMUNITY.
Learn and then TAKE WHAT WE LEARN INTO THE WORK WHERE WE ARE CALLED.