Pilgrims en route,from Norwich Diocese another time
Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford sets out on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. His first steps are recorded on his twitter feed as he heads off along the Camino del Norte.
The start of a pilgrimage can be so exciting, an adventure in the making. To have arrived at the point of setting out is a journey in itself. No doubt for Bishop Stephen it will have taken some organising to have released himself from his day to day tasks and the pressures and joys of ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
We are very fond of pilgrimages!! Journeying, setting out, exploration, discovery, walking with God, what could be better than that!
Faith Goes Walkabout is in essence about finding your way, taking first steps, exploring, looking beyond what you first see. On a pilgrimage your mind becomes freer and walking with God along a path or a route helps you find your way. You may not even be lost but God will find you.
Last year was a busy pilgrimage year and with the Diocese of Norwich travelled to the
Holy Land with Pilgrimage People and Papua New Guinea.
We wish Bishop Stephen well on his pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Rev’d Sue Martin
Faith Goes Walkabout