Jonathan Daniels and the Martyrs of Alabama Pilgrimage
Exploring and entering into a story that’s already been lived once, moves us. We believe that pilgrimage is part of who we are as Christians
Date and time
Location
Hayneville
1 South Washington Street Hayneville, AL 36040About this event
- 3 hours
Please join us on Saturday, August 10, 2024, for the 27th Annual Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage. We will gather in the courthouse square in Hayneville, Alabama, and begin our pilgrimage procession at 11 am. The procession will travel from the square to the old County Jail where Daniels was among those detained for a week after being arrested in Fort Deposit for picketing white-only businesses. The procession continues to the site of the old Varner’s Cash Store, where Daniels was killed. The procession ends in the Lowndes County Courthouse, where a service of Holy Communion will be celebrated in the courtroom where the man who shot Daniels had been tried and acquitted by an all-white jury.
Frequently asked questions
In Bishop Curry's closing address at our 2023 Diocesan Convention, she stated that going on pilgrimage is transformational. "Exploring and entering into a story that's already been lived once, moves us. We believe that pilgrimage is part of who we are as Christians."
August weather in south Alabama averages around 90 degrees. Participants are encouraged to wear casual clothing with comfortable shoes. Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. We will spend about an hour pilgrimaging outside before entering the Hayneville Courthouse for Holy Communion.
Water will be available around the venue for all participants, for free. There will be local vendors offering food options after we celebrate Holy Communion for a nominal cost.
There are several episcopal congregations in Lowndesboro, Montgomery, and Selma. Head to dioala.org and "Find a Church".
Parking is limited surrounding the town square. There is free street parking available. Carpooling is encouraged.
We do not have preferred accommodations booked. Lodging options are available in Montgomery (30-minute commute), Selma (35-minute commute), or Prattville (40-minute commute).
Participants will receive an email at the email addressed registered for tickets. Information will also be shared on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dioala ; Instagram: @episcopalalabama
Everyone is welcome to the Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage. Please use discretion when deciding whether to bring your young child.
Breanna Mitchell, Missioner for Racial Healing and Pilgrimage, bmitchell@dioala.org.