"I will save you that you may become a blessing."
Zechariah 8:13
Zechariah 8:13
This year more than 30 million pilgrims will come to Rome to take part in the year of Jubilee. Many will be walking on the Via Francigena (with 75,000 expected to walk the stages from Siena to Rome). This historic moment provides an unparalleled opportunity for Craft Pilgrim (an expression of Cru City) and Agape Italia to come alongside pilgrims and join the Holy Spirit in engaging the curious and equipping the follower so everyone can find their place in God's story.
Our goal is to spiritually connect with 10,000 pilgrims over 4 months
Our goal is to spiritually connect with 10,000 pilgrims over 4 months
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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? |
Ways to Participate in The Way of Hope
Walk, Work, Witness & Welcome
*Two week preferred time commitment. Exceptions require approval.
**Cost for stations cover all housing, food, training and transport on location.
**Cost for stations cover all housing, food, training and transport on location.
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Walk a Pilgrimage on the Via Francigena
The Way of Hope Pilgrimage
Walk the trail, connect with pilgrims, learn people’s stories, share your story.
One Pilgrimage: Two Options
1 Week: October 4-13, 2025 (Walk from Siena to Lake Bolsena, then bus/walk into Rome)
2 Weeks: Oct 4-19, 2025 (Walk from Siena to Rome)
Walk the trail, connect with pilgrims, learn people’s stories, share your story.
One Pilgrimage: Two Options
1 Week: October 4-13, 2025 (Walk from Siena to Lake Bolsena, then bus/walk into Rome)
2 Weeks: Oct 4-19, 2025 (Walk from Siena to Rome)
We provide leadership and handle all the details of these curated experiences
Questions? contact [email protected]
Work a Pilgrim Station on the Via Francigena
Way of Hope Pilgrim Station in Vetralla
Live in community with volunteers, provide hospitality & meals,
meet new pilgrims each day, walk sections of the trail, share your faith.
We provide leadership, housing and training.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Two weeks is preferred time commitment.
Exceptions possible but require approval (must be a Saturday to Saturday)
Cost covers all housing, food, training and transport on location
Airport transfers not included.
Accommodations are double occupancy.
*Apply/Register Using Links Below*
Live in community with volunteers, provide hospitality & meals,
meet new pilgrims each day, walk sections of the trail, share your faith.
We provide leadership, housing and training.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Two weeks is preferred time commitment.
Exceptions possible but require approval (must be a Saturday to Saturday)
Cost covers all housing, food, training and transport on location
Airport transfers not included.
Accommodations are double occupancy.
*Apply/Register Using Links Below*
May Dates (accepting applications now)
September Dates (accepting applications now)
October Dates (accepting applications now)
Welcome Pilgrims Arriving into Rome
Way of Hope Welcome Station in Rome
Live in community with volunteers, provide daily welcome parties near the Vatican,
host lunches to debrief pilgrims, lead gospel themed tours of Rome.
We provide leadership, housing and training.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Two weeks is preferred time commitment.
Exceptions possible but require approval (must be a Saturday to Saturday)
Cost covers all housing, food, training and transport on location.
Airport transfers not included.
Accommodations are double occupancy.
*Apply/Register Using Links Below*
Live in community with volunteers, provide daily welcome parties near the Vatican,
host lunches to debrief pilgrims, lead gospel themed tours of Rome.
We provide leadership, housing and training.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Two weeks is preferred time commitment.
Exceptions possible but require approval (must be a Saturday to Saturday)
Cost covers all housing, food, training and transport on location.
Airport transfers not included.
Accommodations are double occupancy.
*Apply/Register Using Links Below*
June Dates (accepting applications now)
September Dates (applications open March 15th)
October Dates (applications open March 15th)
Lead Your Own Walking Team
Recruit a team, handle your own logistics, walk the trail,
connect with pilgrims, learn people’s stories, share your story.
We provide resourcing and training and integrate you into The Way of Hope efforts.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
connect with pilgrims, learn people’s stories, share your story.
We provide resourcing and training and integrate you into The Way of Hope efforts.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Can't Go but want to Give?
Our goal is to raise $100,000 by April 1st to fund our efforts
to share the gospel with 10,000 pilgrims over 4 months.
Help us reach 100 pilgrims with a gift of $1,000
Help us reach 500 pilgrims with a gift $5,000
Help us reach 1,000 pilgrims with a gift of $10,000
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
