"I will save you that you may become a blessing."
Zechariah 8:13
Zechariah 8:13
Last year more than 30 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to take part in the year of Jubilee. Many walked on the Via Francigena from Siena to Rome. Below is a report of how we came alongside pilgrims and joined the Holy Spirit in engaging the curious and equipping the follower so everyone can find their place in God's story.
Blessed to be a blessing
Setting out on a journey, we know where we want to arrive, but we don’t know exactly how we’ll get there. We embrace the thrill of discovery, facing uncertainty and challenges with faith and courage.
We watch for the signposts, trusting the trail is there, even when the way isn’t clear. We walk with others, becoming part of their journey as they become part of ours. As followers of Christ, we long to help others find their destination in Him. We take initiative, offering the hope we’ve found while learning from those we meet along the way.
We don’t need to have all the answers or be ready for everything we will face. God uses the path ahead to prepare us, stretching and growing us step by step. Through each encounter, challenge, and moment of grace, He shapes and guides us.
Sometimes the next step is a question. Sometimes it’s a moment of silence, a vulnerable story, or a bold proclamation. We are always ready to walk alongside others, pointing them to the One who leads us all. We know we are pilgrims too, inspired and shaped by the journey. Together, we take each step, hoping to arrive at our destination in Christ—together.
Will you take the next step with us as we prepare for 2027?
Setting out on a journey, we know where we want to arrive, but we don’t know exactly how we’ll get there. We embrace the thrill of discovery, facing uncertainty and challenges with faith and courage.
We watch for the signposts, trusting the trail is there, even when the way isn’t clear. We walk with others, becoming part of their journey as they become part of ours. As followers of Christ, we long to help others find their destination in Him. We take initiative, offering the hope we’ve found while learning from those we meet along the way.
We don’t need to have all the answers or be ready for everything we will face. God uses the path ahead to prepare us, stretching and growing us step by step. Through each encounter, challenge, and moment of grace, He shapes and guides us.
Sometimes the next step is a question. Sometimes it’s a moment of silence, a vulnerable story, or a bold proclamation. We are always ready to walk alongside others, pointing them to the One who leads us all. We know we are pilgrims too, inspired and shaped by the journey. Together, we take each step, hoping to arrive at our destination in Christ—together.
Will you take the next step with us as we prepare for 2027?
Ways to Participate in 2027
Walk, Work & Welcome
Questions? contact [email protected]
Walk a Pilgrimage on the Via Francigena
Walk the trail, connect with pilgrims, learn people’s stories, share your story.
We can provide leadership and handle all the details
or provide training and tools to lead your own group experience.
Work at Villa Fonte
Provide hospitality for pilgrims arriving into Lucca at a Villa just outside the city walls by preparing meals, cleaning rooms, listen to people's stories, share yours, and walk parts of the Via Francigena.
Welcome Pilgrims Arriving into Rome
Greet pilgrims arriving into Rome at Monte Mario,
distribute debrief questions, listen to people stories and share yours.
distribute debrief questions, listen to people stories and share yours.
Can't Go but want to Give?
Our aim is to raise $25,000 to fund our efforts to welcome 5,000 pilgrims in 2027.
Help us welcome 100 pilgrims with a gift of $500
Help us welcome 500 pilgrims with a gift $2,500
Help us welcome 1,000 pilgrims with a gift of $5,000
Please give through Cru’s donation platform below
You can also give by check:
Please make payable to Cru and attach a note designating your gift to
Pilgrimage Network Initiatives –Account #1214352
Please mail the check to:
Cru, PO Box 628222, Orlando, FL 32862-8222
All gifts are tax-deductible as Cru is a registered 501C3 non-profit
Please make payable to Cru and attach a note designating your gift to
Pilgrimage Network Initiatives –Account #1214352
Please mail the check to:
Cru, PO Box 628222, Orlando, FL 32862-8222
All gifts are tax-deductible as Cru is a registered 501C3 non-profit
