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Explore New Pilgrimage Locations for 2026 with Wonder Voyage

Communications Director Jamie A Richardson shares 13 inspiring new pilgrimage locations for 2026. Whether you have a teen, adult, or school group, Wonder Voyage is ready to reconnect your team with wonder.
hand puts pin in a map for Wonder Voyage blog post about new pilgrimage locations for 2026

Explore New Pilgrimage Locations for 2026 with Wonder Voyage

Communications Director Jamie A Richardson shares 13 inspiring new pilgrimage locations for 2026. Whether you have a teen, adult, or school group, Wonder Voyage is ready to reconnect your team with wonder.
Celebrating Wonder Voyage's 25th year of summer adventures

25 Years of Summer Adventures: Key Stats and Trends from Wonder Voyage

Discover key statistics, trends, and highlights from Wonder Voyage’s 25th year of summer adventures around the globe. Communications Director Jamie A Richardson takes a deep-dive into what makes these personalized pilgrimages work.

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7 Ways A Wonder Voyage Adult Pilgrimage Can Change Lives

There is no age limit on connecting with wonder. In this article, Wonder Voyage Communications Director Jamie A Richardson shares the seven ways an adult pilgrimage can drastically impact the lives of participants and increase their connection with each other and the church.

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Top Tips for planning a personalized pilgrimage with Wonder Voyage

Top Tips for Planning a Spiritual Pilgrimage with Wonder Voyage

Discover how Wonder Voyage helps you plan a personalized pilgrimage that connects you with history and spirituality. This article includes a link to a free download to get you started reconnecting with wonder.

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Dominick's Hill

Two Churches Converge On Dominick’s Hill

The year 2003 was pivotal as three separate leaders led two separate denominations on a single pilgrimage that changed the trajectory of Wonder Voyage. In this post, Michael Flickinger shares the story of how Molly Wren, Shane Small, and Georgia Small became Executive Director Shawn Small’s early support staff.

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John birthday blog

Celebrating John Spencer

John Spencer was part of Wonder Voyage before it was even a fully-formed organization. As we celebrate John’s birthday, Executive Director Shawn Small shares a excerpt from his memoir, “Into the Wonder” where he discusses that initial front-porch conversation.

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The Expozure Years

The Expozure Years

This week, we look back on Expozure. This unique Survival-style weekend was born out of desperation, but ended up being a solid foundation of community building for Wonder Voyage.

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Mary Ann birthday blog

Celebrating Mary Ann Connor

Today we celebrate Mary Ann Connor. Once the backbone of a successful youth ministry, we are glad she has found a home in our bowl of mixed nuts.

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Shaking Against the Altar

Shaking Against the Altar

Executive Director Shawn Small shares his prayer for release from Wonder Voyage in 2001. God’s answer to that prayer on a mountaintop in Wales solidified his calling that has carried Wonder Voyage through the last 25 years.

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Larson birthday blog

Celebrating Chris Larson

Today we celebrate Chris Larson and the defining characteristic that makes him a legacy in the Wonder Voyage community. His laugh.

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