Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Good Friday Interfaith Pilgrimage

The 33rd annual Good Friday Pilgrimage is an interfaith, walking reflection based on the traditional Christian prayer experience called Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross. It is a tradition in which we remember the suffering Jesus Christ endured on the day He was crucified.

People of all faiths will join in this pilgrimage to visit 14 urban sites throughout downtown Atlanta and reflect upon Christ's suffering in relation to current social justice issues. This multilingual walking prayer is a moving experience that includes scripture readings, reflections, prayer and music. This year's pilgrimage will take place on March 29, 2013. We will gather at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 8:45 a.m. and begin our journey with an opening prayer at 9 by Archbishop Gregory. We will conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the crypt of Martin Luther King, Jr. and buses will be available to return participants to our start point. The Shrine is located at 48 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Participants are encouraged to carpool or use public transportation as parking is limited. The route is considered wheel chair accessible, but please keep in mind that not all of the sidewalks along the route are smooth or wide.

The Good Friday Pilgrimage is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta Justice & Peace Ministries, which is rooted in the Gospel and supports local efforts of education and advocacy. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, the ministry promotes transformation of individuals, parishes, and the larger community to answer the call to love of God and love of neighbor. Download the flyer to spread the word about the Good Friday Pilgrimage in your community! At this time we are seeking volunteers to help with the scripture readings and music at each of the 14 stations. Adult and teen lectors, parish musicians, and school music groups are encouraged to contact Kat Doyle, Director of Justice & Peace Ministries, at kdoyle@archatl.com for more information or to volunteer.