Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Edmonton

The Gaza ceasefire pilgrimage, has been initiated by Christian communities globally as a prayerful act of solidarity amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This symbolic gesture aims to promote peace and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the people of Gaza during these challenging times. As described on the official website, the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage is a meditative immersion into the suffering experienced by the people of Palestine. Each step taken is a prayer for every life lost since the occupation re-entered the news cycle following the tragedy of October 7th, 2023.

We’ve chosen to organize a 4 km walk here in Edmonton to represent the 41 km length of Gaza. It’s a gesture of solidarity with those who’ve been displaced from their homes, compelled to traverse long distances in search of safety and refuge, and have tragically lost loved ones along the way. Please consider joining us. We will commence our journey from the Alberta Legislature Building at 4pm on Saturday, May 25th.We will meet up at this location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/diRJAKJvimTwRfJm8?g_st=iwb . (on the Alberta Legislature grounds)  Please wear white as a sign of peace.  

*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS AN UNRELATED EVENT HAPPENING ON THE NORTHERN END OF THE LEGISLATURE GROUNDS THAT BEGINS AT 2 PM. THE LEGISLATURE WILL ONLY BE OUR STARTING POINT AND SHOULD NOT PRESENT A CONFLICT, HOWEVER ANTICIPATE THAT PARKING IN THE AREA MIGHT BE DIFFICULT. LOOK FOR THE D&P BANNER

If you’re unable to join us but wish to participate, you can take a walk alone or organize one with your friends, keeping the people of Gaza in your thoughts. We also encourage you to visit the official website to learn more about the intentions behind this walk. For alternative ways to participate, you can check out the Kairos website linked below, should you choose to do any event please let us know, so that we can share the event with others and include it in our database.

Official site: https://www.gazaceasefirepilgrimage.com/