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Explore New Pilgrimage Locations for 2026 with Wonder Voyage
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
Explore New Pilgrimage Locations for 2026 with Wonder Voyage
| By Jamie A Richardson | Wonder Voyage Destination
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
A Pilgrimage That Led To Ordination
As a teenager, Reverend Adelyn Tyler-Williams joined a Wonder Voyage trip to England. Her encounter there changed the trajectory of her entire life.
The Birth Of The Encounter Moment
Executive Director Shawn Small shares about how encounter moments became part of the what makes Wonder Voyage the life-changing organization that it is.
Celebrating Laurel Coote
Today we celebrate Rev. Laurel Coote. Her experience on a Wonder Voyage changed the trajectory of her life and offer us all hope of what it means to truly have an encounter with God.