This is the same trip that we promoted for May 2026, but we are putting it off one year. To walk where Jesus walked, see what he saw, and feel what he felt lies at the heart of Christian pilgrimage. A journey to the Holy Land is not only a chance to encounter the sacred sites of Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, but also to meet the people who live there today—those whose daily lives are shaped by faith, history, and conflict.
Understanding Jesus’ compassion for the woman at the well or the Roman centurion requires grasping the turbulent social and political currents of his time—currents that echo in our own. Today, the October 7th Hamas attacks and the devastating war in Gaza have brought profound grief to Israelis and Palestinians alike, reverberating far beyond the region and deepening global divisions.
In this moment, when headlines overwhelm and conversations fracture, this program invites participants to go deeper: to witness, listen, and engage with clarity and compassion. Alongside visits to holy sites, participants will meet local faith leaders, journalists, peace activists, and community builders, gaining insight into how Christian communities navigate conflict and hope, how peace movements persist, and how faith sustains resilience.
Rooted in CIEL’s mission of fostering critical thinking and connection across divides, this journey offers space for reflection, empathy, and renewal. It is an invitation to deepen one’s faith, discover meaningful solidarity, and return home better equipped to be a force for peace and justice.
Cost:
$4400 (double occupancy)
$5,000 (single occupancy, includes single supplement)
Program fee is paid directly to CIEL & includes all in-country transportation, accommodations, excursions, entry fees and meals (during programming hours). Does not include flights to/from region.
Middle East Trip 2027
This is the same trip that we promoted for May 2026, but we are putting it off one year. To walk where Jesus walked, see what he saw, and feel what he felt lies at the heart of Christian pilgrimage. A journey to the Holy Land is not only a chance to encounter the sacred sites of Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, but also to meet the people who live there today—those whose daily lives are shaped by faith, history, and conflict.
Understanding Jesus’ compassion for the woman at the well or the Roman centurion requires grasping the turbulent social and political currents of his time—currents that echo in our own. Today, the October 7th Hamas attacks and the devastating war in Gaza have brought profound grief to Israelis and Palestinians alike, reverberating far beyond the region and deepening global divisions.
In this moment, when headlines overwhelm and conversations fracture, this program invites participants to go deeper: to witness, listen, and engage with clarity and compassion. Alongside visits to holy sites, participants will meet local faith leaders, journalists, peace activists, and community builders, gaining insight into how Christian communities navigate conflict and hope, how peace movements persist, and how faith sustains resilience.
Rooted in CIEL’s mission of fostering critical thinking and connection across divides, this journey offers space for reflection, empathy, and renewal. It is an invitation to deepen one’s faith, discover meaningful solidarity, and return home better equipped to be a force for peace and justice.
Cost:
Program fee is paid directly to CIEL & includes all in-country transportation, accommodations, excursions, entry fees and meals (during programming hours). Does not include flights to/from region.