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A Pilgrim's Journey- Why Pilgrimage Matters

A Pilgrim’s Journey: Why Pilgrimage Matters

In the second year of Wonder Voyage, Executive Director Shawn Small discovered the true meaning of pilgrimage. In this article, Michael Flickinger shares how Shawn’s experience carrying the cross through Africa impacted how he defined pilgrimage both for himself and the scores of people who have traveled with Wonder Voyage over the last 25 years.

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Colby birthday blog

Celebrating Colby Gardener

Today we celebrate Colby Gardener, one of the newest Wonder Voyage Guides. Executive Director Shawn Small describes him as the Huck Finn to his Tom Sawyer.

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Jason birthday blog

Celebrating Jason Wendel

As we celebrate Jason Wendel on his birthday, Executive Director Shawn Small reflects on some of their travel adventures. In November, this pair will join roughly 0.00005% of the human race as they accomplish a goal 30 years in the making!

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Shawn blog

Celebrating Shawn Small

In celebration of Executive Director Shawn Small’s birthday, Molly Wren shares her favorite story about him: the day he baptized his daughter in Ireland.

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Susan blog

Celebrating Susan Damiano

Executive Director Shawn Small celebrates Guide Susan Damiano on her birthday. While her first Wonder Voyage may have started a bit rocky, it ended with a food fight that lives in Wonder Voyage lore.

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Antonio blog

Celebrating Antonio Duarte

Antonio Duarte has a special place in Wonder Voyage’s history. From a member of Shawn’s youth group to a member of Shawn’s family to a leader within this community, Antonio’s story is full of wonder and hope.

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