Come walk the streets of Chicago’s West Side—where justice isn’t just an idea, it’s a lived, daily pursuit. This multi-day pilgrimage invites you into the real stories, real struggles, and real hope of a community organizing for shalom. We need one another to imagine our role in rebuilding a just world.
What to expect
- Walk alongside local leaders—pastors, entrepreneurs, organizers, and neighbors who are actively shaping a vision for collective healing and justice.
- Engage in honest conversations about race, equity, and systemic injustice—with space to listen, lament, and imagine new possibilities.
- Experience the city through a justice lens, learning how place, policy, and power intersect in neighborhoods often overlooked.
- Reflect theologically and spiritually on what it means to follow Jesus in the face of injustice—and what that demands of your life and faith.
- Be challenged to act—to move beyond comfort, to deepen your solidarity, and to take your next faithful step toward justice where you live.
This isn’t a tour. It’s a transformation. Come ready to listen, to be undone, and to join in God’s work of renewal. The road toward a more just world begins with a single step. Let this pilgrimage be yours.
FAQ
- Who is eligible to go? Leaders under 30…alum of the intensives are encouraged to apply
- What is the cost and what does the cost cover? The cost is $100 and will cover housing, food, program transportation. Flights are not included.
- Will we only be on the Westside? While most of our time will be spent in three communities on the west side (Mexican, African American, Puerto Rican) you will be seeing more of the city. If you want to see downtown we suggest flying in earlier on the 3rd or out later on the 6th.
- Where am I staying? An Airbnb shared with pilgrimage companions.
- When do I need to arrive? Schedule your flight to arrive at Midway Airport (MDW) or O’Hare Airport (ORD) by 2:00 pm on July 3rd. Schedule departure flight for after 4pm on July 6th.
- Where am I headed? From the airport, you’ll take public transportation or a rideshare to Airbnb. Address will be provided after registration.
Pilgrimage Dates: July 3-6
Cost: $100 plus flight
*Scholarships available for flights.
This program is made possible through a Faith and Service Grant from the TENx10 Collaboration at Fuller Theological Seminary with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.
