Rev. Bill Blomquist
Be a Pilgrim
Walk about Zion,
go around her,
count her towers,
consider well her ramparts,
view her citadels,
that you may tell of them
to the next generation.
Psalm 48: 12-13
An Invitation
These pilgrimages are especially suited for:
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Those longing to reconnect Scripture with lived faith
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Clergy and lay leaders seeking renewal
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Congregations desiring a shared spiritual journey
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Pilgrims curious about how place shapes prayer
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Whether this is your first pilgrimage or a return to familiar ground, you are warmly invited.
​Interested in Joining - or forming - a Journey?
Let's talk.
For questions, upcoming dates, or to begin a conversation:
Email: blomquistians@gmail.com
Phone: (818) 642-0305
​Walking the landscapes of Scripture. Encountering God in ancient places.​
Pilgrimage is more than travel. It is a way of prayer with the body—walking the land where the stories of faith were lived, spoken, and remembered.
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Customized pilgrimages to the Holy Land (Israel, Jordan, and Egypt) invite participants to step into the geography of Scripture, encountering the biblical story through place, prayer, and shared reflection. These journeys offer rich cultural and historical insight while creating space for spiritual renewal and deeper attentiveness to God’s presence.
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What These Pilgrimages Offer
Each journey is designed to be both grounded and spacious—well-led, thoughtfully paced, and attentive to the spiritual life of the pilgrim.
Participants can expect:
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Prayerful engagement with Scripture in the places where it unfolded
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Teaching that connects biblical history with lived faith today
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Time for reflection, silence, and communal worship
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Trusted local guides who know and love the land
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A rhythm that balances learning, prayer, and rest
Working with Ker & Downey, award-winning pilgrimage planners, each journey is shaped with care, cultural sensitivity, and a constant attention to personal safety.
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Why Pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage slows us down.
It invites us to listen more deeply.
It places our faith within the physical world God chose to enter.
Walking ancient roads, praying in holy spaces, and sharing the journey with others often opens new insight—not only into Scripture, but into our own lives with God.
Pilgrimage is not about mastering information; it is about making room for encounter.
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Past & Upcoming Journeys
Below you’ll find brochures from previous and upcoming pilgrimages. Each journey is unique, shaped by the season, the group, and the Spirit’s leading.
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