The farther the outward journey takes you the the deeper the inward journey must be. ~Henri Nouwen
HPU Chapel prides itself on inviting students every fall and spring break on pilgrimage experiences. These pilgrimages are different than a traditional mission trip. These pilgrimage experiences are designed to introduce students to deeper spiritual formation, practices for thriving community, and global experiences that aid students to better appreciate the intersections of faith, history, culture, and politics in the real-world.
Read more about our philosophy for pilgrimage and expectations of participants: HPU Pilgrimage: Sacred Journeys in Christian Practice Overview.
See current and past experiences below.
| Semester and Year | Story |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026: San Antonio | Read about it! |
| Fall 2025: Asheville | Asheville pilgrimage participants reflect on their experience. Or Read about it! |
| Spring 2025: Italy | Read about it! |
| Fall 2024: WNC Relief | Piedmont Triad and WNC Relief Effort |
| Spring 2024: Greece | Read about it! |
| Fall 2023: Asheville NC | Read about it! |
| Spring 2023: Christ in the Desert Monastery, NM | "Live Like a Monk" : read about students' experience. |
| Spring 2022: Asheville and Piedmont Triad | "A life of faith and service" by Jeri Rowe, senior writer, High Point University |
| Spring 2020: Mepkin Abbey/Charleston | Instagram Highlight Photos |
| Fall 2019: Camino de Santiago | Walking with Heart |
| Spring 2019: New York City | Exploring Worship in NYC |
| Fall 2018: Asheville | Worship and Walking in Appalachia |
| Spring 2018: Houston |  |
| Fall 2017: Piedmont Triad |  |
| Spring 2017: New York City | |
| Haiti Pilgrimage | Walking and Witnessing in Haiti |
| Fall 2025: Asheville | Asheville pilgrimage participants reflect on their experience |