Pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama

New Hope Baptist Church invites you to join us on a pilgrimage through history and culture. 

This year, we will be traveling to Montgomery, Alabama, a city central to the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing work of justice, memory, and truth-telling. We will explore the roots, resilience, and richness of Black people. 

We will visit historic sites, engage powerful narratives, and reflect communally on how the legacy of the past shapes our faith, discipleship, and public witness today. This trip is designed as both an immersive educational experience and a transformative spiritual journey, offering space for learning, conversation, and collective reflection.

Trip Details

Dates:
October 7–10, 2026

Location:
Montgomery, Alabama

Hotel:
Embassy Suites

Planned Site Visits:

    • The Legacy Museum

    • Freedom Monument Sculpture Park

Additional details and a full itinerary will be shared closer to departure.

Cost 

Trip Cost:

$1,600 per person (single occupancy hotel room)

$2,500 for two people (double occupancy hotel room)

What’s included in the cost?

    • Round-trip airfare

    • Hotel accommodations

    • Group meals

    • Ground transportation to scheduled sites

Deposit Payment Information:
    • Amount: $300
    • Deposit is required to complete registration
    • Deposit deadline: June 30, 2026
    • If you would like to pay via PayPal or Givelify – please enter “Travel Ministry” in the notes
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for the trip?
    1. Complete this registration form.
    2. Send in your deposit of (at least $300) via check, PayPal, or Givelify.
    3. The deadline to make a deposit is June 30, 2026.
    4. The deadline to make the final payment is September 10, 2026.
 

 

How does payment work?

The cost includes airfare, lodging, group meals, and transportation to scheduled activities.

A deposit of $300 will be required at the time of registration. The deadline to make a deposit is June 30, 2026.

Participants may choose to pay in full or in installments.

Payment can be remitted via check, PayPal, or Givelify.

Can I book my own flight or hotel?

At this time, travel and accommodations are being coordinated as a group.

Who is this trip for?

The trip is open to adults and mature youth who are able to participate in group travel and engage respectfully with challenging historical content.

How physically demanding is the trip?

The trip includes walking and standing at various indoor and outdoor sites. Mobility levels and accommodation needs will be gathered during registration.

If you have accessibility needs or medical considerations, we encourage you to share them during registration so we can plan appropriately.

What can I expect from this trip?

  • Guided visits to significant civil rights landmarks

  • Engagement with historical material related to racial injustice and violence

  • Group reflection and facilitated conversation

  • Shared meals and community time

This trip includes engagement with historical content related to racial violence and injustice that can be emotionally heavy. Will there be time for reflection or discussion?

Yes. Some sites and narratives engage histories of racial violence and injustice. Space will be made for reflection, care, and processing as a group. Group reflection and facilitated conversation are a core part of the experience.

You can also connect with our counselor in residence at New Hope.

I have questions that have not been answered here. Where can I get additional information?

We will be hosting an in person information session immediately after worship on Sunday, March 22, 2026. 

Deacon Michael Hancock, the leader of the Travel Ministry, will be on hand to answer any questions and give additional insight into the trip.

Meet us in the overflow room!

Note: This session is not mandatory.

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