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.
2027 Pilgrimage
We’re continuing our journey discovery by traveling to Ghana in early 2027! It will continue the pattern of deep study, site visits, and nightly reflection circles. Registration for travel is now closed but our pre-travel learning is free and open to all, even for those who can't join the travel.
Journey Through Ghana Pre-Study Sessions: Registration Now Open!
Thursdays Oct. 22, Oct. 29, and Nov. 5 | 6-8 PM PDT | In Person & Online (3 weekly 2-hour sessions)
