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17305 Madison AvenueLakewood, OH 44107

www.futurechurch.org216.228.0869

Educational Director Christine Schenk, CSJ

EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR CHRISTINE SCHENK, CSJ, is the founding director of an international church reform organization, FutureChurch which she led from 1990-2013. Her groundbreaking book Crispina and Her Sisters: Women and Authority in Early Christianity (Fortress Press) details original research into iconic motifs of female authority found in early Christian art and archaeology. The book was awarded a first place in history from the Catholic Press Association in 2018. Schenk is one of three nuns featured in the award-winning documentary Radical Grace. She has offered countless presentations on women in early Christianity and has led multiple pilgrimages to Christian sites in Rome and Greece honoring influential women in the early church. Schenk also writes an award-winning column “Simply Spirit” for the National Catholic Reporter. Her forthcoming book, To Speak the Truth in Love: A Biography of Sr. Theresa Kane RSM will be published by Orbis Books in November 2019.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR RUSS PETRUS serves as Co-Director for FutureChurch. He holds an M.Div from Weston Jesuit School of Theology and the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. Jesuit-educated and formed since high school, Russ is well-versed in Ignatian Spirituality but has also been heavily influenced by the many Franciscan priests, brothers, and sisters with whom he studied. Prior to joining FutureChurch, Russ engaged in parish and college ministry for over ten years in the areas of life-long faith formation, liturgy coordination, RCIA direction, and music ministry. Russ has developed and facilitated numerous programs and retreats on topics ranging from contemplative prayer to social justice for a variety of audiences. At FutureChurch Russ has created and led dozens of profoundly engaging prayer services and reflections. Along with his many talents, Russ is trained as a classical musician.

Spiritual Director Russ Petrus, M. Div.

Join us in Greece!March 4 - 13, 2020 Take a pilgrimage to the archaeological sites of women leaders in the early church! Learn about Phoebe, Lydia, Euodia and more as we focus on the influence of women in the spirituality and history of Christianity.

Pilgrims learn about a Corinth house church with Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ

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Registration fees

RegistrationRegister and pay in full before November 1, 2019Early bird price$2099 (double room, land only)

Registrationafter November 1, 2019$2199 (double room, land only) $500 deposit due when you register to secure your place. The balance of your fee is due January 5, 2020.

Registration deadlineJanuary 5, 2020

DATES OF PILGRIMAGE MARCH 4 - 13, 2020The registration fee is for the land portion of the trip only. You will have to book your own airfare to and from Greece (see pages 4 and 5 for more information).

The total cost for the land portion of the trip is:

• $2,099 if you register and pay in full before Novem-ber 1, 2019.

• $2,199 if you register after November 1, 2019. • Add $700 for a single room.• A deposit of $500 is required at the time of registra-

tion to secure your place. The balance is due January 5, 2020 This registration fee includes lodging, ground transpor-tation and transfer to the island of Aegina, two meals per day (breakfast and evening meal), guides, entrance fees, some gratuities and the experience of a lifetime! The price is based on double occupancy, and a mini-mum of 25 participants. Price subject to change due to economic conditions and fluctuations of the U.S. Dollar vs the Euro. We will stay in 3 and 4 star hotels with all modern amenities.

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From the ancient Greek goddesses Athena, Artemis and Gaia to women of the New Testament and finally present-day nuns in Greek monasteries, this pilgrimage will focus on the influence of women on the spirituality and history of Christianity. Lydia, Euodia and Syntyche are women named by Paul as partners in ministry in Philippi. Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia are named as leaders in the church and in the city. Our Greek guide, Aliki, will delight you with her vast knowledge and sto-ries. Our educational director, Christine Schenk, CSJ, will share the history and the cultural context of influential women leaders in the early churches. Our spiritual director, Russ Petrus, will help participants prayerfully reflect on the lives of our foremothers in faith and the meaning of their contributions for both women and men in the church today.

ITINERARYDay 1 (March 4) Wednesday - fly from U.S. to Thessaloniki.

Day 2 (March 5) Thursday - Arrive in Thessaloniki (Acts 17) we check in at our hotel, have dinner and rest. At Thessaloniki we remember a group of young women, led by Agape, Eirene, and Chione, martyred there in the early fourth century.

Day 3 (March 6) Friday: The next morning we continue to Philippi, a Center of Paul’s early ministry, where Lydia (Acts 16), found-ed a house church and where Euodia and Syntyche (Phil. 4:2-3) are thought to be among the episkopoi and diakonoi leading the church there. Return to Thessaloniki overnight.

Day 4 (March 7) Saturday: After a short tour of Thessaloniki, we drive south to Vergina, with its treasures of gold from the tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, and learn about the burial of Macedonian queens. On a short stop at Verria we remem-ber Paul’s visit there (Acts 17:10-14). Overnight in Kalamabaka.

Day 5 (March 8) Sunday: The hilltop monasteries of Meteora draw us. We will visit one of the women’s monasteries, then continue our drive south to Delphi, one of the most breathtaking sites in Greece, where thousands of visitors sought guidance from a prophetic woman, called the Pythia, who spoke on behalf of the gods. Overnight in Delphi.

Day 6 (March 9) Monday: We visit the site and museum of Delphi with its famous sculptures, then continue our drive and arrive in Athens, which will be our home for the rest of the journey. On one evening during our stay, we will dine at a restaurant that recreates the menu of the fifth century BCE.

Day 7 (March 10) Tuesday: Today our journey takes us to Corinth, an extensive archeological site where Paul first met Prisca and Aquila (Acts 18:1-3) who founded house churches in Corinth, Ephesus and Rome. We will have a short stop at the seaport of Cen-chreae the home of Paul’s patron Phoebe, the female deacon who carried his letter to the Romans to Rome (Rom 16:1-2).

Day 8 (March 11) Wednesday: A short ferry ride takes us to the lovely island of Aegina, home of our tour agent Yannis. We will visit a women’s monastery, St. Nectarios, dedicated to the most recent saint in the Orthodox Church and tour a beautiful little temple to the relatively unknown goddess, Afea, who was thought to have protected women in childbirth. We also celebrate a special prayer service to the “God beyond all names.”

Day 9 (March 12) Thursday: This morning in Athens we visit the Acropolis with its Parthenon, sanctuary of the goddess Athena, the Agora (market) of ancient Athens, and the Areopagis where Paul made a dramatic connection between the Athenian worship of “an unknown God” and the God of Christians (Acts 17:16–34). Free time in the afternoon to visit museums or to shop. The final din-ner will be on the rooftop of our hotel.

Day 10 (March 13) Friday: Depart for home more aware of the gift and influence of the New Testament women who lived and min-istered in this land and helped shape early Christianity. Page 3

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Some Practical Details Wednesday, March 4, 2020: Fly from U.S. to Thessaloniki. Arrive in Thessaloniki on March 5, the next day. When you book your ticket, you may find it best to arrive in plenty of time on March 5 to get settled, get some rest and come to the opening dinner at around 7pm.

Thursday, March 5, 2020: Arrive in Thessaloniki. The airport is about 20 minutes from the hotel where you will stay. We will try to arrange one bus time for pick up based on when participants arrive. But don’t worry, you can take a taxi (a very short trip) to the hotel. We will be staying at Davitel Tobacco Hotel (www.davitel.gr). We will have dinner together around 7pm with opening remarks. Don’t panic if you arrive later. We’ll make sure you feel welcome.

Friday, March 6, 2020: We leave early (around 7:30am) to head to Philippi. We will visit the sites and have lunch. We will return to Thessaloniki that event and stay overnight at the Davitel Tobacco Hotel again.

Saturday, March 7, 2020: We will tour Thassaloniki and then travel to Vergina. We will stay overnight in Kalmeabaka at Hotel Famissi (www. Hotelfamissi.com).

Sunday, March 8, 2020: We will tour the hilltop monasteries of Meteora and then drive to Delphi. We will stay overnight in Delphi at Hotel Delphi-Palace (www.delphi-hotels.com).

Monday, March 9, 2020: We will visit the site and museum of Delphi and then drive to Athens. We will stay at Hotel Stanley (www.stanleyhotel.gr) On one eve-ning during our stay, we will dine at a restaurant that recreates the menu of the fifth century BCE. This will be our home for the rest of the tour.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020: We will travel to Corinth, stop at the seaport of Cenchre-ae, and travel back to Athens to our hotel.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020: We will take a short ferry ride to the island of Ae-gina, see a number of sites and travel back to Athens to our hotel.

Thursday, March 12, 2020: We will visit the Acropolis and other sites in Athens. The final dinner will be on the rooftop of our hotel in Athens.

Friday, March 13, 2020: We will depart Athens.. We will arrange for a bus to every-one who is leaving to the airport.

Your ticket price includes eight dinners in our hotels, a modern bus with air conditioning, a guide and ferry and entrance fees.

Airline Tickets Some Considerations

Making airline reservations is a fairly simple process, but if you need help, you may want to contact a local travel agent. You will also want to consider if you want to purchase flight insurance.

You will fly into Thessaloniki. There are a number of routes to Thessaloniki through Athens, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, etc., so you will have choices. On the final day of the tour, you will depart from Athens.

If you want to look at reservations on any online site, you’ll want to choose a multi-destination flight.

March 4, 2020: Fly from YOUR CITY to THESSALONIKI (SKG) (Arrive March 5)

March 13: Fly from ATHENS, GREECE (ATH) to YOUR CITY

You will find a SAMPLE flight from New York to Thessaloniki on the next page.

We used Expedia for the example but you can use any reservation site to check and compare prices and book your flight.

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Sample Flight: New York to Thessaloniki; Athens to New York

DEPART

Wed, Mar 4From John F. Kennedy Intl. (JFK)To Macedonia (SKG)

7:34pm JFK2:50pm TO SKG

12h 16m, 1 stop

Arrives Thu, Mar 5

RETURN

Fri, Mar 13From Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)To John F. Kennedy Intl. (JFK)

6:00am ATH 2:13pm To JFK

14h 13m, 1 stop

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Registration FormFollowing the in Footsteps of our ForeMothers in FaithGreece: March 4 - 13, 2020

Name: __________________________________________________________(as it appears on your passport)

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Participants make their own travel arrangements. You are invited to coordinate your travel with the pilgrimage leaders if you like. Details about the leaders’ travel plans will be sent to participants several months before the beginning of the pilgrimage._________________________________________________________________________________________________Statement of Waiver (for insurance purposes):

I agree to hold FutureChurch and their representatives harmless of any and all liablity that may arise in connection with participation in this travel/study program. Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PASSPORT INFORMATION

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Registration Form (page 2)

I wish to reserve a: ____ $2199 (double room) ____ $2899 (single rooms are subject to availability) Room reservation: (If you choose a double room).

Roommate name: ________________________________________________________________

If you do not have a traveling compansion and a roommate is not available for you, you will be required to pay the single room fee.

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Please use this space to share some information about yourself, what you would like other travelers on this journey to know about you. Please limit to 150 words.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________Please return this form as soon as possible since it contains information needed to make hotel reservations.Please include: 1. $500.00 to reserve your place. Make your check payable to FutureChurch or pay online by going to www.Future-Church.org/Greece2020 (This deposit will be returned to you if the trip is cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Other-wise, the deposit is non-refundable.)2. A photocopy of the identification page of your passport (you can send this electronically to pilgrimage2020@future-church.org)3. A photo of yourself to be used in our photo book for all those on this pilgrimage. (The photo can be sent elecronically to pilgrimage2020@futurechurch.org)4. Payment in full is due January 5, 2020 for the March 4 - 13, 2020 pilgrimage.

Send to: FutureChurch, 17305 Madison Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107Email items to: Pilgrimage2020@futureChurch.orgOr Register and pay online at www.futurechurch.org/Greece2020