2027 Pilgrimage to Montgomery

You can’t understand the most important things from a distance.

You have to get up close. 

Bryan Stevenson, EJI founder

The journey begins in Selma walking the Pettus bridge, site of Bloody Sunday. The time is grounded in visiting the Equal Justice Initiative sites in Montgomery-the Legacy Museum, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. This is a spiritual pilgrimage, a shared exploration of our common humanity, distinct opportunity for personal and collective reflection, and expansion and expression of the heart. It is an opportunity to bear witness, to connect, to pray, to be broken open, to heal. 

Dates: Thursday, April 8 – Sunday, April 11 

Transportation: Private cars / carpools

Accommodations: Elevation Convening Center & Hotel, Montgomery, AL (www.elevationhotel.com)

Approximate Investment:

• Reservation Fee - $300/person (secures your spot and covers dinners, museums, speakers)
• Solo traveler hotel stay for three nights - $450-$900 (double occupancy/single occupancy)
• Couples’ hotel stay for three nights - $900 (king room)

There are a total of 25 spots available for the pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is initially open for first time attendees. Those wishing to make a second pilgrimage may join a waitlist which will fill any open spots on January 1, 2027.

Deposits are refundable until January 1, 2027.

Upon receipt of the reservation fee, accommodation information will be provided. Attendees book their accommodations. It is important to the group and the spirit of the pilgrimage that all attendees stay at Elevate Hotel.   

Please note: Montgomery is a physically and spiritually demanding pilgrimage. The days are long and require significant walking. While Montgomery is a place of deep hope, it is an encounter with the human capacity for hatred and violence. Pilgrims should understand the demands on the body and spirit and speak with clergy about any concerns.