Make a Pilgrimage

Are you are interested in joining one of our Pilgrimages to experience and gain some insight into the lives and ministry of ABM's Partners?

Upcoming Pilgrimages

Modawa

On August 10th, 1891 Australian missionaries arrived at Kaieta near Dogura and established what has become the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea. One of the Rosewood side posts from the first Anglican chapel in PNG took root and has become a towering tree. In the local Wedau language Rosewood is called Modawa. The growth of the branch that was set in the ground is compared with the growth of the church throughout PNG which now includes 5 dioceses and hundreds of schools along with health centres and major programs combating poverty and HIV and AIDS.

Modawa is an opportunity to experience God’s mission as it is reflected in the lives of Papua New Guinea Anglicans. By journeying alongside Brothers and Sisters within another culture we invite God to enrich our own understanding of mission and the Christian life.

ABM invites Australians to undertake a pilgrimage to Dogura, the place where the Anglican Church of PNG was born, and celebrate God’s mission – past, present and future. This is a journey of learning and solidarity that will challenge your understanding of mission and reinvigorate you for following God’s call in your own context.

Who: You will need to be fit to travel in remote areas of a developing country
When: 4-13 August, 2011
How much: $1950 + airfares
Next steps: To find out more or request an application please contact ABM Education Missioner, Brad Chapman by email (bac@abm.asn.au) or phone (0403 530 667)

Click here to download the information sheet.

Stories from recent pilgrimages

Read about Brad's recent trip to Dogura in Papua New Guinea, From Missionaries to Pilgrims.

Read about the School Chaplains pilgrimage to Vanuatu in 2009. Poverty in Paradise.