Called to Connect: The Ghana Sankofa Exchange Program

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CALLED TO CONNECT

THE GHANA SANKOFA EXCHANGE PROGRAM
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June 4 - 14, 2027

A program of Presbyterian College's Thriving Congregations Lilly Grant

Anchored in the concept of Sankofa (of the Akan people of Ghana) which means:

Go back and get it. Learning from the past to build for the future.

This 11-day experiential pilgrimage invites participants into deep engagement with Ghanaian church leadership and thriving congregational life, historical memory, food and culture.

Pilgrimage Highlights

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At a glance

Friday, June 4, 2027

Saturday, June 5, 2027

Sunday, June 6, 2027

Monday, June 7, 2027

Tuesday, June 8, 2027

Wednesday, June 9, 2027

Thursday, June 10, 2027

Friday, June 11, 2027

Saturday, June 12, 2027

Sunday, June 13, 2027

Monday, June 14, 2027

Friday, June 4, 2027

Depart Greenville, SC

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Journey to Ghana

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Jun 4, 2027
GSP
14:54
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

1h 34m

Jun 4, 2027
IAD
16:28
Washington Dulles International Airport
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Flight

Jun 4, 2027
IAD
18:40
Washington Dulles International Airport

10h 25m

Jun 5, 2027
ACC
09:05
Accra Kotoka International Airport
Saturday, June 5, 2027

Arrival in Accra

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Lunch

Enjoy an Akwaaba welcome lunch

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City tour featuring the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Independence Square.

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Alisa Hotel North Ridge

Sunday, June 6, 2027

Worship

& Cultural Experience
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Attend worship at PCG (Presbyterian Church of Ghana)

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Lunch

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Free time

Enjoy an opportunity to select fabrics and have measurements taken for custom clothing, with free time afterward.

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Dinner

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Alisa Hotel North Ridge

Monday, June 7, 2027

Trinity Theological Seminary

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Visit Trinity Theological Seminary

Tour the seminary including a welcome program, lectures on Church History and Faith & Culture, and a tour of the seminary

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Alisa Hotel North Ridge

Tuesday, June 8, 2027

Church Mission

& Ghanaian Culture
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Attend a lecture on Church Mission

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Dance and Drumming Workshop

at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana.

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Free Time

for independent exploration or shopping

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Alisa Hotel North Ridge

Wednesday, June 9, 2027

Central Region

& Assin Manso
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Travel to Ghana's Central Region

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Visit the historic Assin Manso Slave Market, including Donko Nsuo

Thursday, June 10, 2027

Elmina Castle

& Kakum National Park
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Visit Elmina Castle and its historic "Door of No Return"

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Excursion to Kakum National Park

Friday, June 11, 2027

Journey to Akropong

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Travel to Akropong and attend a lecture exploring Faith & Culture in Ghana

Saturday, June 12, 2027

Ministry Visit

& Return to Accra
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Visit the Akropong School for the Blind for a ministry experience

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Travel back to Accra

Sunday, June 13, 2027

Overnight flight home

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Alora Beach Resort Visit

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Flight

Jun 13, 2027
ACC
22:20
Accra Kotoka International Airport

10h 40m

Jun 14, 2027
IAD
05:00
Washington Dulles International Airport
Monday, June 14, 2027

Arrival in Greenville, SC

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Flight

Jun 14, 2027
IAD
12:35
Washington Dulles International Airport

1h 35m

Jun 14, 2027
GSP
14:10
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Map of the trip locations

A. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

opposite Supreme Court of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

B. Black Star Square

Independence Ave, Accra, Ghana

C. Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon - Accra

Trinity Theological Seminary, Accra, Ghana

D. INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES

JRX9+PHC, Accra, Ghana

E. Assin Manso Slave Market and River Site

GRFM+58C, Mankessim - Kumasi Rd, Assin Manso, Ghana

F. Elmina Castle

3MM2+4R3, W1 Lagoon St, Elmina, Ghana

G. Kakum National Park

R82, Ghana

H. School for the Blind

XV7X+2QF, Akropong, Ghana

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

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  • Thriving Congregational Life: Observe vibrant worship, liturgy, and ministries - Presbyterian Church of Ghana and Evangelical Presbyterian Church congregations.

  • Historical Memory/Lament Pilgrimage to Assin Manso Slave Market and Elmina Castle to engage Christian history, European complicity, and justice.

  • Contextual Theological and Cultural lectures at Trinity Theological Seminary and Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture.

  • Engage in West African arts/drumming/dance workshops at the Institute of African Studies.

  • Service through learning at the Akropong School for the Blind.

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS

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  • Grant funding covers the vast majority of transportation, accommodations, food and activities for 12 PC Celtic Cross students (1st come basis). Students are responsible for $300 toward the cost of the trip, a few meals during travel and in country, costs related to the requirements for international travel and spending money.

  • Other non-staff potential participants are responsible for the full cost of the trip of $4000 (unless other special circumstances prevail).

  • Active participation in pre-departure orientation and reading assignments, daily theological debriefing, reflections, and post-trip evaluation.

  • Travel Requirements: Valid Passport (min. 6 months validity beyond departure date), Ghana Tourist Visa eVisa (approx $260), required health immunizations (yellow fever approx $300) and medicine (malaria approx $50) - plus any optional ones desired.

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