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.
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
1h 34m
10h 25m
Enjoy an Akwaaba welcome lunch
Enjoy an opportunity to select fabrics and have measurements taken for custom clothing, with free time afterward.
Tour the seminary including a welcome program, lectures on Church History and Faith & Culture, and a tour of the seminary
at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana.
for independent exploration or shopping
10h 40m
1h 35m
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.
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.