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Inspirational pilgrimages with immense impact.

FPI’s pilgrimages are transformative journeys of reflection and unity towards a more perfect union.

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Congressional Pilgrimages

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Domestic and international locations

1,000

U.S. Presidents, Members of Congress and their staff, state officials, dignitaries and VIP’s attended

What is a Pilgrimage?

Explore the past pilgrimages led by the Faith and Politics Institute.

Congressional Pilgrimage to Maryland’s Eastern Shore

The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2021 pilgrimage to Maryland’s Eastern Shore brought members of Congress, scholars, and community leaders together to explore the deep historical roots and enduring legacy of slavery, resistance, and liberation in America.

Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina

The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2016 pilgrimage to South Carolina, led by Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), brought together participants to reflect on the enduring legacy of slavery, racism, and resilience in American history.

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Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimages to Alabama

Congressman John Lewis led the Faith & Politics Institute’s first congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Alabama in 1998 and led the pilgrimages annually until his passing in July of 2020. FPI continues to bring Members of Congress, faith leaders, and changemakers together for these powerful journeys through Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma to reflect on the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.

Congressional Pilgrimage to Mississippi

The Faith & Politics Institute’s Congressional Pilgrimage to Mississippi took participants to see the struggles and pain, hope and faith, humility and strength of the people of Mississippi.

Congressional American Experience Pilgrimage to California and the Angel Island Immigration Station

The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2017 pilgrimage to California invited members of Congress and civic leaders to confront the historical injustices experienced by Asian Americans and explore their continuing impact on American law and identity.

Becoming America Pilgrimage – New York City

The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2013 pilgrimage to New York City brought members of Congress and faith leaders into a reflective journey exploring America’s immigrant heritage and the moral challenges of inclusion, identity, and belonging.

American Experience Pilgrimage to Tulsa

The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2021 pilgrimage to Tulsa, Oklahoma, brought together members of Congress and civic leaders to mark the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and reflect on the enduring legacies of racial violence and resilience in America.

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The American Experience: The Confluence of Movements

The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2018 pilgrimage to Western New York explored the historical confluence of the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.

Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Memphis, Tennessee

The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2018 pilgrimage to Memphis, led by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Representative Steven Cohen (D-TN), honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the city where he was assassinated 50 years earlier while supporting striking sanitation workers.

“Every generation leaves behind a legacy. What legacy do you want to leave behind?”