American Pilgrims News
COVID-19 guidance for local chapters of American Pilgrims
In light of the easing of stay-at-home restrictions across the United States, the CDC is encouraging people to use parks, trails and open spaces safely while following current guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. After several months of either no events or virtual events, our local chapters are starting to host physical events. This…
Read MoreBoard member Bill Artz interviewed by Ivar Rekve
American Pilgrims’ board member Bill Artz was recently interviewed by Ivar Rekve. Watch the interview and see what they spoke about.
Read MoreBoard members Dave Donselar and Carmen Marriott’s interview on “Camino Talks”
American Pilgrims’ Board members Dave Donselar and Carmen Marriott recently participated in a “Camino Talks” interview. See what they had to say about what your organization is up to. You can watch the interview on YouTube.
Read MoreHospitalero training sessions postponed until further notice
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, American Pilgrims’ hospitalero training sessions are postponed until it is safe for people to gather together again in person in larger groups. Please check back for updates on the training program. If you are a member of American Pilgrims we will automatically notify you when sessions are scheduled.
Read MoreSupporting the Camino and Our Community
It’s safe to say these past weeks have been among some of the most tumultuous and emotional that many of us have experienced in our lifetimes. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt by individuals and families, companies and communities across the United States and around the world. What has struck me during…
Read MoreRegistration closed for 2020 Gathering, chapter coordinator workshop, March hospitalero training and Ribadiso Welcome Service program.
Registration is now closed for the 2020 Gathering in Lake Tahoe, NV March 12-15, the March 10-12 hospitalero training session and the 2020 chapter coordinator workshop on March 11-12. The application window for the 2020 Ribadiso Welcome Service program is also closed.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the March 2020 Hospitalero Training Session!
Do you want to train as an hospitalero and serve your fellow pilgrims at an albergue in Spain, France or Portugal? American Pilgrims on the Camino offers hospitalero training sessions several times throughout the year. The next session will be held immediately prior to the Annual Gathering, March 10-12, 2020. Training takes place at Zephyr…
Read MoreRegistration for the Annual Gathering is now open!
Registration for the Annual Gathering of Pilgrims opened on January 9, 2020. More than 100 pilgrims signed up on the first day of registration. The 2020 Gathering, “Honoring the Past, Welcoming the Future, will be held at Zephyr Point Conference Center March 12-15, 2020 in Zephyr Cove (Lake Tahoe), NV. More information can be found…
Read MoreRegistration for the next hospitalero training session is now open!
This late fall session of hospitalero training will be in Sebastopol, CA, Friday, November 15 to Sunday, November 17, 2019. Click on Hospitalero Training for complete information and the link to the online registration form. If you are interested in this session, do not hesitate. Training sessions almost always fill quickly!
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