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Living Christianity in the Holy Land
13 – 21 February 2027

A Transformative Journey Beyond Pilgrimage

You are invited to step into a story of living faith.

Join a unique visit to the land of Jesus that goes beyond a traditional pilgrimage.

The Methodist Church invites you on a powerful and life-changing journey to a land marked by deep history and ongoing conflict.

Organised by the Methodist Liaison Office, this is not just a tour of sacred sites: It is an opportunity to walk alongside ‘living stones’ – the people who call this land home. And to explore what it means to live our Christian faith through complexity, struggle and hope.

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Why join Living Christianity in the Holy Land 2027?

  • Encounter people of the land: Meet with local Christians, Jews and Muslims. Hear their stories. Learn how faith is lived with resilience, amidst occupation and division.
  • Deepen your discipleship: Engage in worship, reflection and theological learning, rooted in the realities of the land where Jesus walked.
  • Stand in solidarity: This visit is an act of encouragement to peacebuilders and justice-seekers in the region.
  • Be equipped: Come home better informed and inspired to share about the situation.

“I came away with a deeper understanding of the complexities of the region, but also a renewed sense of hope. The people we met – their courage, their faith – changed me.”

2020 Participant

What to expect

Dates: 13 – 21 February.

Locations: Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Tiberias.

Focus: People-to-people encounters, meeting with groups and communities committed to a just peace in the region and visits to key religious and cultural sites.

Accommodation: Guesthouses.

Guides: Led by current and former Methodist Liaison Officers who have extensive knowledge and experience of the region.

Travel: Participants book their own flights – recommended from Gatwick or Luton to Tel Aviv.

Participant requirements:

Find out more

To learn more from the leaders of the trip and previous participants, you are invited to our webinar on Monday 12 October 2026. Please email office@mlojerusalem.org for joining details.

“This was not a comfortable trip – but it was a necessary one. I saw the gospel in action through those who refuse to give up on peace.”

2020 Participant

Costs and funding

The total approximate cost of the visit is £2,000 per person (the exact figure depends on the final number of participants) excluding flights and insurance. The final balance is due by 31 December 2026.

Bursaries of up to £1,000 per person are available through Global Relationships for:

  • presbyters or deacons in the first five years of ministry
  • contracted Methodist lay workers
  • young adults (aged 18-30) who active members of the Methodist Church in Britain
  • anyone with an annual income at or below the living-wage level.

Participants are also encouraged to contact their circuits or districts to enquire about available grants.

For more information contact the Global Relationships team at gr.admin@methodistchurch.org.uk

To apply for a bursary, complete this application form.

Preparation, briefing and debriefing

In early 2027 participants will be expected to join three online briefing and preparation sessions. These are essential for introducing the Holy Land, its current situation and walking through the practical arrangements.

  • Monday 11 January
  • Monday 25 January
  • Monday 8 February

Participants will also have a post-visit debrief supporting reflection and sharing with others what they have experienced.

Important information due to the ongoing security situation

  • Participants must be mobile and prepared to relocate quickly in an emergency.
  • The trip may be cancelled at short notice depending on political developments and Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office travel advice.
  • The Methodist Church cannot be held liable for any financial losses due to cancellation.
  • Participants are advised to consider all these points when booking insurance and flights.

Apply now

Please complete this online application form

Application deadline: Friday 30 November 2026

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Places are limited and not guaranteed, but a reserve list will be maintained.

For more information or an informal conversation please contact: