CPC Treks the Camino - 2023

In the summer of 2023, from June 16 to 25, fifteen youth and adults from CPC walked seventy-five miles of the Camino de Santiago, a centuries-old pilgrimage route in northern Spain.

CPC Treks at Home

While our pilgrims were walking in Spain, the CPC congregation walked along in spirit with daily prayer services, walks in Cary, Vacation Bible School, a check-in via Zoom, and other events.

Our 2023 Camino Itinerary

Fri. June 16 - RDU to Madrid
Sat. June 17 - See Madrid
Sun. June 18 - Madrid to Sarria via train
PILGRIMAGE BEGINS
Entire pilgrimage route - Sarria to Santiago
Mon., June 19 - Sarria to Portomarín (13 miles)
Tue. June 20 - Portomarín to Ponte Campaña (18 miles)
Wed. June 21 - Ponte Campaña to Arzúa (15 miles)
Thu. June 22 - Arzúa to A Rúa (12 miles)
Fri. June 23 - A Rúa to Santiago de Compostela (14 miles)
Noon Pilgrim’s Mass at the Cathedral de Santiago
PILGRIMAGE ENDS
Sat. June 24 - Santiago de Compostela to Madrid via train
Sun. June 25 - Madrid to RDU

The Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago has both a physical path, one traveled mile by mile, and a spiritual path, one that is internal and unique to each pilgrim. On the Camino, we will experience friendship, daily prayer, personal reflection, communion with nature, and a spiritual connection with each other and the world.
More about the Camino

Our Journey

Pilgrimage Resources

Explore the topic of Pilgrimage as Spiritual Journey with these resources:

Daily Prayer
- CPC Camino Prayer Book
- d365 Daily Devotions
- The Daily Office
- Daily Prayer App and Podcast
- Spiritual Practice of Daily Examen
Camino Podcasts
Other Resources
- Center for Action and Contemplation on Pilgrimage
- Numinous Strangers: The Enduring Allure of Pilgrimage (article)
- Navigating the Pandemic as a Journey of Faith (presentation featuring Pastor Paul)
- Books in our CPC Library

CPC Pilgrims 2023

The CPC Pilgrims preparing to walk the Camino de Santiago are Alan Bancroft, Mattie Bohm, Maxton Bohm, Summer Bohm, Alan Burton, Barbara Carew, Elizabeth Crouse, Todd Crouse, Sylvie Cullen, Haley Pierce, Hannah Pierce, Sarah Pierce, Katelyn Riffle, Ella Troiano, and Naomi Troiano.

Our Thanks

We are grateful for a CPC Memorial and Endowments Grant, the Presbyterian Men's Eve Eve Event, the Youth and Families Team, Crouse Pottery, and individual donors who helped us meet our initial fundraising goal. Additional donations will make our trip a little easier and any remaining funds will be earmarked for future pilgrimages by CPC. Learn more or donate here.