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Agape pilgrimage
Helping single Christians to meet each other
The mission
Bringing single Christians together for a relaxed pilgrimage to help you expand your circle and meet new people.
We've noticed an over-abundance of single Christian woman in the evangelical tradition, and a similar abundance of men in the Orthodox tradition. The two church expressions are very different, yet have shared values and commitment to Christ.
The pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is an ancient Christian practice that has become popular in recent years. We'll be doing a 6.5 mile circular walk around Winchester ending at the Cathedral following the British Pilgrimage Trust route. The walk is an opportunity to chat to fellow pilgrims as well as to connect to nature and contemplate your intention for the day (if you have one). We'll start with a prayer, stop en route for a packed lunch, receive wayfarer's dole, visit the Cathedral, go for tea and cake before attending evensong and ending with an optional pub visit.
Evensong with a cathedral choir is an exquisite English spiritual experience and is different to both the Evangelical and Orthodox traditions.
Though aimed at single Orthodox men and Evangelical women, everyone is welcome and the event is free.
The logistics
The pilgrimage will be on Saturday 14 November 2026.
We'll meet at 09.30 outside Pret in the middle of the Waterloo Station concourse. Look out for people in hiking gear and an Agape Pilgrimage sign. This is a good time to buy coffees as we won't stop for hot drinks on arrival in Winchester. We'll get a train from London Waterloo at 10.05 and the journey takes an hour, arriving at 11.03. We'll gather outside the front of Winchester Station, leaving at 11.15.
We'll be walking the Hyde Abbey to Winchester Cathedral circular walk. A link to the walk is here and contains a Google maps route you can download and follow. The pilgrimage is 6.5 miles, which will take about 3 hours plus a picnic lunch break.
After the walk we will visit the Cathedral (free entry for pilgrims) go for tea and cake and then attend evensong at the Cathedral at 5.30pm. Afterwards there will be an optional drink in a pub.
The pilgrimage will be going ahead whatever the weather.
For assistance on the day WhatsApp Stephen on 07733 001711.
What to bring
- Walking boots - we don't know the walking conditions, so if you don't have boots you may get wet feet.
- Waterproofs - always be prepared for rain!
- Packed lunch.
- Water - please stay hydrated!
- Dogs - they are especially welcome and are allowed in the Cathedral.
- An intention for the pilgrimage. This is optional but it can be nice to have an issue to contemplate whilst you are walking.
- A Network Railcard - optional but saves money. These cost £35 for the year and save 1/3 on journeys in the south east. Up to 3 people travelling with you get the same discount. The train ticket costs £50.60 so you will save £16.95 with a Network Card.