Come away for a few days.
A Weekend Pilgrimage is a chance to slow down, breathe deeper, and encounter God in sacred spaces with others who are on the same journey. Over the course of the weekend, you'll move together from one prayerful experience to another: exploring contemplative and creative prayer practices, stepping into rich liturgies, and gathering for prayers with a missional heart.
Join us for a well-curated, unplugged weekend aimed at encountering God as Sabbath. Explore sacred, soulful, and playful practices to process, listen to God deeply, recharge, and reset. There will be contemplative prayer, creative liturgy, labyrinths, Spiritual Direction, meaningful interactions with other pilgrims, and plenty of time for just you and God one-on-one.
You'll share meals, laughter, and honest conversation with fellow participants of the 24-7 Prayer movement from across the South region. These days are designed to replenish what the ordinary pace of life quietly drains, and to remind you that you don't walk this road alone. Experiences take place in 24-7 Prayer public spaces and local monasteries. Come unplug and be poured into.
More Information
Location:
Rock Hill Prayer Room
156 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Dates:
September 4–6, 2026
Cost:
$150 USD
Includes all supplies, meals, and transportation between sacred sites. Flights and lodging not included.
Led by Carl Hart and Lana Shaw
Carl Hart is the 24-7 Prayer City Coordinator for Charlotte and oversees the Charlotte Prayer Room and Programs. Lana Shaw is the 24-7 Prayer state representative for the Carolinas and oversees York County Prayer and the Rock Hill Prayer Room.
Pilgrimage Schedule
Friday 9/4
5:30 PM | Prayer Room opens
6:00 PM | Dinner and Connect
7:00 PM | Belong, Breathe, Begin (space to share stories, engage prayer rhythms, hear vision for weekend)
Saturday 9/5
8:30 AM | Historical Civil Rights stop, downtown fountain prayer
10:00 AM | Gather, nosh, song, Lectio
10:30 AM | Pilgriming heart landscapes (using art and words)
12:45 PM | Lunch at lakeside home
1:30 PM | Soul Care
2:30 PM | Choose to take personal time in intentional spaces on the property to rest and reflect on the Psalm 23 walking trail, kayak on the water, or sit in the waterside spaces prepared throughout. Alternatively, choose to pilgrim with others on a group walk to beautiful nearby lake park or a short drive to Allison Creek prayer trail.
5:00 PM | Dinner
6:00 PM | Evening song, share, ministry
8:00 PM | Dismissed
Sunday 9/6
There will be an optional sunrise prayer at Rock Hill Prayer Room (weather dependent) and light breakfast served. We may also trek to the Charlotte Prayer Room or labyrinth, join in city rooftop prayer or house church, then debrief and give a send off, ending at noon.
