Saint Michael Immersion Experiences
Immersion experiences provide the deepest engagement with God and one another. At Saint Michael, we consider mission trips, and pilgrimages trips to be immersion experiences. Committing the time and money for these experiences is always a big decision, but we know that as we immerse ourselves in work, in prayer, and in friendship, the Spirit of God shapes us in significant ways. The experiences below are the current offerings through Saint Michael. Each immersion experience is geared toward a particular population, but everyone should have multiple options. Please prayerfully consider which experience is the best fit for you in this phase of your Christian journey and then join us to deepen relationships with old friends and make some wonderful news ones, too! -Chris Girata
UPCOMING EXPERIENCES
Oberammergau 2020
DEPARTING MAY 24, 2020 (FULLY BOOKED)
PILGRIMAGE: OBERAMMERGAU 2020
May 24-June 6
This pilgrimage trip will also look at European Christianity in the 20th century and the church’s response. We will travel to historic Christian capitals in central Europe, including...
Mission Trip: Youth to Tsaile, Arizona (Navajo Nation)
DEPARTING JULY 18, 2020
MISSION TRIP: YOUTH TRIP TO TSAILE, ARIZONA (NAVAJO NATION)
July 18-26
Join us for a week of service in Navajo Nation with Sierra Service Project. All students 6th-12th grade are welcome. Register by June 1.
DEPARTING MARCH 11, 2021
PILGRIMAGE: FAMILY HOLY LAND 2021
MARCH 11-21
Led by Chris Girata
INFO MEETING: Sunday March 1, Noon in the Coke Activities Room
Registration Deadline: March 9 at 9 a.m.
Join us for a family pilgrimage to the Holy Land! This experience is for all ages 3rd Grade and older. The estimated trip cost is $5K + airfare. Registration will open online on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 9 a.m. You must submit your registration form and deposit to secure a spot. Stay tuned for more details and be sure to come to the info meeting to learn more!
Pilgrimage: Ireland 2021
DEPARTING MAY 2021
PILGRIMAGE: IRELAND 2021
May 2021
Discover Celtic Christianity in the Emerald Isles on this pilgrimage led by Mary Lessmann and Greg Pickens.
INFO MEETING: Sunday, April 19 at 12:15 p.m., Parlor
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INFO MEETING: Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m., Parlor
Walking the Camino de Santiago: A Saint Michael Pilgrimage
SEPTEMBER 2019
PILGRIMAGE: CAMINO DE SANTIGO (Spain)
Rev. Mary Lessmann and pilgrimage participants recap a very special experience walking the 72 miles of the Camino de Santiago.
FAMILY HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
March 2019
This trip took place over Spring Break and was geared to families with children in 3rd to 12th grade. 46 folks participated in the trip which focused on Biblical sites, such as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee.These pilgrims were awed by the experience of standing in the very places that Jesus stood.Saint Michael intends to offer a trip to the Holy Land each year.In odd years, this trip will be geared to families. In even years, it will be geared to adults.
HONDURAS & BOLIVIA EXPERIENCES
Our Tela, Honduras, Amistad Bolivia and Honduras Threads mission teams all made trips in 2019.These are ministries that have been built over many years through long-standing relationships with the local communities, nurtured by annual trips. In Tela, Honduras our missioners partner with Espiritu Santo school for education, health and nutrition ministry.Our Bolivia missioners partner with Amistad Mission and the Casa Esperanza family home whose goal is to reunite separated siblings.And our Honduras Threads team partners with embroidery cooperatives in rural Honduras to enable women to become financially self-sustaining. Over 30 SMAA members participated in these mission opportunities in 2019.
YOUTH EXPERIENCE
In July 2019, Chase Monson took 11 middle school students on a mission trip to Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas. Missioners learned about sustainability, where their food comes from and how to work on a ranch – including caring for the livestock and cleaning out their pens!
MISSION TRIP: TELA, HONDURAS
February 2020
