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!
With the planning and preparation that comes with international travel, we've already opened registration for Ghana. Download the tentative itinerary to see what's planned for our West African journey, then visit the registration page to get the full details, including pricing and important dates. Please note: Ghana registration deadline is March 31, 2026. Registration for our California travels and the pre-travel class will open in 2026. Join the Sankofa Interest List to be notified of updates.
- April-May 2026: Pre-Study Sessions (7 weekly 2-hour sessions) - Registration Now Open!
- July 2026: Southern California (4-day trip) - Registration opens soon
- Jan.-Feb. 2027: Ghana, West Africa (17-day trip) - Registration Now Open!
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.
