PILGRIMAGE TO ENGLAND
With Leadership Transformations and GCTS' Doctor of Ministry Program
MAY 18-29, 2026
Journey through London, Cambridge, Durham, York, Bristol and Lindesfarne
Join Steve Macchia and Dave Currie for an unforgettable pilgrimage as you travel through towns and villages in London, Cambridge, Durham, York, Bristol, and Lindesfarne. Hosted by Leadership Transformations and GCTS’ Doctor of Ministry Program, you’ll experience cathedrals, countrysides and central historic sites throughout England.
The pilgrimage spans the dates of May 18 – May 29, 2026. Featuring a 7 day guided multi-city tour and 5 days at Sarum College in Salisbury, this truly is a trip of a lifetime. Explore more details below!
YOUR PILGRIMAGE HOSTS
Steve Macchia
The Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Macchia became the founding president of Leadership Transformations, Inc. (LTI) on July 1, 2003. LTI is a ministry which focuses on the spiritual formation needs of leaders and the spiritual discernment processes of leadership teams in local church and para-church ministry settings nationwide. Steve is an ordained minister, conference speaker, retreat facilitator, ministry mentor/coach, and spiritual director. He’s also the author of seventeen books, including Praying the Parables of Jesus. He and his wife, Ruth, enjoy collecting antique furniture, traveling, and spending time with their 3 grandchildren.
Dave Currie
Dr. Dave Currie currently serves as the Dean of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Dean of the Anglican Formation Program and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Nurturing Christian leaders through a variety of ministry roles, Dave has more than three decades of ordained ministry first in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and more recently as a priest in the Anglican Church of North America.
Dr. Currie’s personal interests include Steeler football; running; theater; hunting, cooking; fly fishing; golf; hiking; canoeing and kayaking; and Scottish games. He and his wife, Susan, make their home in Hamilton, MA.
PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION DETAILS
- The full travel dates are May 18-29, 2026
- The total cost of the trip is $4,095 (This does not include airfare). Please note that $3,595 of this trip fee will be paid directly to Select International by check or credit card (4% fee). The remaining $500 for Week 2/Days 8-12 at Sarum College will be paid separately either to Leadership Transformations, Inc. or Sarum College (TBD)
- Prices are valid only if the deposit is received no later than January 6, 2026. The final payment is due March 19, 2026
PART ONE | May 18-24, 2026
Click below to register for the 7-day Guided Multi-City Tour
PART TWO | May 25-29, 2026
Note: Registration is not yet open for the 5 Days at Sarum College
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE TOUR INCLUDES
- First-class hotels for six nights
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Breakfast daily
- 2 Restaurants dinner (beverages may be purchased at an additional cost)
- 3 Hotel dinners (standard 3-course menu; beverages may be purchased at an additional cost)
- All transfers with a private A/C motor coach as per the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking Christian tour guide throughout
- Entrance fees are included for sites specifically listed (outside view means no entrance is included)
- Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)
- Whisper sets
ABOUT YOUR EXCURSION AND TOUR GUIDES
Select International Pilgrim Tours and Cruises is a world-class excursion company. Having hosted nearly 70,000 pilgrims on more than 2,600 trips, they are here to answer all of your questions related to the trip and ensure your pilgrimage offers an unforgettable experience.
For More Information, contact:
Select International Tours | 1-800-842-4842
