The Sankofa Pilgrimage
Examine the correlation between history and theology, and how our history informs our current realities.
Sankofa: “It is not foolish to go back and get that which you have forgotten.”
Join Us On A Journey Of Discovery
Sankofa is a West African Adinkra symbol that speaks to what we hope to accomplish through our pilgrimage at FUMCSD: To remember the humanity of all people. This program is developed to help us examine the correlation between history and theology, how our history informs our current realities, and unpack our own implicit biases.
Our Sankofa Pilgrimage program started in 2023 with a trip through the southern U.S. to move us through history from before the Transatlantic Slave Trade through Chattel Slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the new era of Jim Crow. In 2024, we journeyed through the northeastern U.S. and in 2025 we traveled to the midwestern U.S.
2026 & 2027 Pilgrimages
We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 and 2027 journeys of discovery: Southern California in July of 2026 and Ghana in early 2027! The upcoming California and Ghana pilgrimages will continue the pattern of deep study, site visits, and nightly reflection circles. Online pre-travel learning is free and open to all, even for those who can't join the travel. The pilgrimage welcomes people of all faith backgrounds, and teens 14+ may attend with a trusted adult.
Journey Through California Pre-Study Sessions: Registration Now Open!
Wednesdays, June 17 - July 1 | 6-8 PM PDT | In Person & Online (3 weekly 2-hour sessions)
4-Day Southern California Trip: Register by June 10
Wed. July 8 - Sat. July 11 | 2 days in San Diego County & 2 days in Los Angeles County | $450 per person; see registration page for itinerary and details
Journey Through Ghana Pre-Study Sessions:
Fall 2026 - Details Coming Soon!
Ghana, West Africa Trip:
Jan. to Feb. 2027 (17-day trip) - Registration Closed
