Pilgrims pass by the luminaries at the end of our walk.

Walk the Road of Peace

The Pilgrimage began in 1960 

as a Christian witness for peace.
 We welcome all persons of any age to join

the Pilgrimage, symbolic of the journey of 

Mary and Joseph.

During the 10 mile trek from Nazareth 

to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania we seek to

reflect the non-violent life of Jesus Christ

and his truth of forgiving love.

Walk with your family and friends and 

make new friends with others

who seek a more peaceful world.

Attention Pilgrims

We intend to walk this year!

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Planning for this year's walk Saturday December 10th, 2022 is underway.

We have not yet decided on having the light supper at the end.

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We have made a change in the route in 2022:

Please see the updated map below.

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We are requiring face masks for the bus.

Register for this year's walk

Celebrate Peace !

On September 24, the week of International Peace Day:
Join us for a simple meal and afternoon of community to support the Peace Pilgrimage.

• Enjoy delicious soup, fresh local bread & baked goods

• Activities & Raffle 

• Come together to celebrate peace! All ages welcome.

Suggested donation $15-20

12-3pm Saturday Sept. 24

at Lehigh Valley Friends Meeting

4116 Bath Pike (Rt. 512) Bethlehem, PA 18017

This event is outdoors.

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Spread the word!

This 60+ year tradition is an opportunity to come together and witness for peace, as friends, neighbors, families and strangers.

Please join us in this unique event and help us spread the word-- invite your community to walk for peace.

Download a flyer:
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Schedule

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Pilgrimage participants meet at the parking lot at

529 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem before 10:45 AM.

Buses transport pilgrims to Nazareth Moravian Church on Center Square where the Pilgrimage begins.

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The Pilgrimage follows PA 191. Persons join at any point along the way. Support vehicles assist those not able to walk the entire route.

Dress appropriately for the weather; pilgrims walk in sun, wind, rain or snow. Pilgrims arrive at Christ United Church of Christ, Market & Center Streets, Bethlehem, around 5:30 pm for a short closing gathering.

Route (updated)

A
10:45am
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B
12:00pm
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C
1:30pm
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D
2:45pm
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E
4:30pm
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F
5:00pm
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G
5:30pm

Buses begin loading
529 E. Broad St
The Center, Bethlehem

Pilgrimage begins at
4 Main St.
Moravian Church, Nazareth

Rest Stop (w/ Apples)
323 Nazareth Pike (Rt. 191)
Trinity Lutheran Church

Rest Stop (w/ Hot Cocoa)
3235 Linden St.
First Baptist Church

Candle Lighting
W. Durham & Masslich St
College Hill Moravian Church

Carol Singing
73 W. Church St.
Central Moravian Church steps

Fellowship & Conversation (Light supper TBD)
75 E. Market St.
Christ United Church of Christ