Invitation for Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Dear Friends in Christ,
Have you longed to visit the Holy Land but were waiting for the right opportunity? Now is the time! Tourism in Israel has fully resumed—airlines, hotels, sites, and services are once again operating at full capacity.
Glorianne and I invite you, along with our beloved ministry partners in Israel, to join us for an 11-Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, February 16–26, 2026, to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and the saints of the Old and New Testaments.
From the earliest centuries of the Church, Christians have made pilgrimage a vital part of their spiritual journey—traveling to holy places to renew their faith and draw closer to Christ. St. Augustine of Hippo (4th–5th c.) exhorted believers to “go where the gospel itself has come forth; see with your own eyes the places of His passion and resurrection, that your heart may burn within you as the Scriptures are opened.”
In this same spirit, we invite you to come and encounter the land where the Word became flesh and the story of our salvation unfolded.
Our pilgrimage will also coincide with the beginning of the sacred season of Lent. As the Church throughout the world enters this season of prayer, repentance, and renewal, we will join in that same journey while walking the very paths of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. In this way, our steps in the Holy Land will be united with the prayers of Christians everywhere who are entering Lent with devotion and hope.
With this in mind, this pilgrimage is more than a tour—it is a life-transforming worship encounter that will bring the Bible to life for you in a whole new way as we:
Visit major biblical sites and study the Holy Scriptures in their cultural context.
Worship with ancient liturgies from the Book of Common Prayer and the Psalms, accompanied by Davidic instruments.
Experience a first-century Christian living museum community, immersing ourselves in the authentic atmosphere of the time.
View some of the world’s most treasured sacred art.
Travel with peace of mind in a Wi-Fi-equipped luxury motor coach, enjoy delicious Mediterranean meals, and stay in first-class hotel accommodations.
📄 Download our introductory brochure with itinerary, registration info, and videos here:
👉 https://anglicanworshipequippers.org/2026-holy-land-pilgrimage
✈️ Reserve your spot (and be included in our group airfare and hotel block) at:
👉 RegisterNow.ittworld.com — Tour Code: DSchultz26
📍 Group size is limited, so please register promptly to secure your place. (An initial $500 deposit will hold your reservation; pilgrimage fees are due in mid-October.)
If you have any questions, I would be delighted to connect with you. Call our office at 703-297-8139, text 703-470-1077, or email. I would also be glad to set up a Zoom call so we can meet face-to-face. And please—invite family and friends to join you on this unforgettable journey.
This will be our eighth pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Over the years, individuals, couples, and families have shared how these journeys have been truly life-changing—deepening their faith, expanding their understanding of Scripture, and bringing the Bible to life in unforgettable ways.
We would love to share this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage with you.
Your servant in Christ,
Dean+
(The Rev. Dean F. Schultz, is a missionary priest who serves as Priest-in-Charge, of Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, and as the Executive Director, of Anglican Worship Equippers, a special ministry of Worship Equippers for Christ, dedicated to co-laboring with clergy and lay leaders to help equip the saints for the Anglican Way of worship that overflows into mission)