March 16 – 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Zoom
Find Out About Our Next Pilgrimage in October 2026
Learn More at this Free Info Session
Join us this October as we journey into the heart of medieval Europe, a land that gave rise to some of the most luminous voices in Christian mysticism. Our Mystics of the Rhineland Pilgrimage will take us to Amsterdam, Bingen, Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Strasbourg, tracing the lives and landscapes of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, the Beguines, and others. Through their teachings and examples, these mystics invited the world to awaken to the sacredness of creation and the presence of the Divine in all things.
Join us for an online information session on March 16 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM to learn about this transformative pilgrimage. We’ll share the itinerary, travel details, and the spiritual focus of this pilgrimage, which will combine historical exploration, contemplative practice, and personal reflection.
As Meister Eckhart wrote, “The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.” In this spirit, this pilgrimage will invite participants to encounter the divine vitality that animates both the human heart and the natural world.
Tentative dates for the pilgrimage are October 3-14, departing from and returning to Charlotte, N.C. The journey will include a day cruise on the Rhine River and many stops at places both sacred and historic. CSW Director Rob Field will lead the pilgrimage, with logistical support from a German educational tour company. This will be the Center’s sixth international pilgrimage.
Whether you’re inspired by the teachings of the German mystics, the beauty of the Rhineland, or the shared experience of a spiritual pilgrimage, this information session is the first step towards a meaningful journey.