Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage – Warrane (Sydney)

“I want you to look in the mirror and ask, where was I when Gaza was going through a genocide?”

– Rev Dr Munther Issac

This lent (covering both western and eastern calendars), a global movement is walking in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza, calling for a ceasefire.

The pilgrimages spanning 173 cities in 19 countries, have been organised by Christian groups and leaders in response to the calls of Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land and the diaspora asking for support from fellow Christians across the world.

The pilgrimage symbolically mirrors the walk from Gaza city to Rafah which Palestinians have been forced to take because of Israel’s military assaults and forced evacuations.

The Sydney GCP walk will begin at St Leonard’s station and walk to North Sydney and Milsons Point, then walk up the stairs to the picturesque Harbour Bridge walk and descend to the Rocks, Circular Quay, then to the Opera House and finish with prayers at St Mary’s Cathedral.

The walk will take between 2.5 – 3 hours in a family friendly environment. Join us on this walk as we pray, sing hymns and enjoy Sydney’s iconic landmarks – the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and St Mary’s Cathedral.

We are raising funds as we walk. The funds will go to PCIA and will be distributed as follows: 1/3 to go towards housing Gaza families arriving in Australia, 1/3 to helping Gaza families currently in Gaza and 1/3 for advocacy work. Please donate to our cause. Raise money while you walk https://chuffed.org/fundraiser/29444

Ask yourself, ‘What would Jesus want’?

Register your details and accept the terms and conditions to receive the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Toolkit. The intention of the walk is to immerse ourselves in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza. Come, walk with us.

Ceasefire Pilgrimage - Sydney

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I agree to walk in prayerful solidarity

I accept the invite to walk in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza on Saturday 6th April 2024.
* I am aware that the meeting place is at Crows Nest Uniting Church at 9:00am
* I will inform someone in the group if I am not feeling well medically during the walk and access first aid as needed
* I am aware that Crosses, Christian icons, and Palestinian flags can be used/held throughout the walk
* I am aware this is NOT a protest, and NO political placards will be used in the walk
* I will NOT participate in any politically driven chants
* I will ensure that I keep the environment clean and will not leave any litter behind
* I am free to participate in hymns and prayers during the walk
* I will adhere to traffic signs

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We are raising funds as we walk.

The funds will go to PCIA and will be distributed as follows: 1/3 to go towards housing Gaza families arriving in Australia, 1/3 to helping Gaza families currently in Gaza and 1/3 for advocacy work. Please donate to our cause. Every dollar helps

DONATE HERE

The Pilgrimage walk – Cammeraygal to Gadigal

(St Leonards Station to St Mary’s Cathedral)

Starting Point – St Leonards Station

Meeting point – water fountain as you tap off train

Start to meet from 8.30am – GazaCeaseFire merchandise and registration
Walk starts – at 0900 am

The pilgrimage will start from St Leonards station – walk through Crows Nest – North Sydney via Pacific highway – take Miller St – cut through St Peters Park to Mackenzie St – Right on Walker St, then Lavender St which will take you to Clark Park.

Rest and Prayer station

Clark Park – Corner of Lavender St and Harbourview crescent 10.30am

Prayer vigil at Clark Park (all welcome) – 10.45-11.15am

The pilgrimage continues from Lavender St to Alfred St – left on Burton St (underpass bridge) – take the Bridge Stairs or lifts to Cahill Walk (Harbour Bridge walk) – take the bridge stairs to Cumberland St – go down the stairs near the Glenmore Hotel to Argyle St which will take you to The Rocks – walk on George St and take the Stairs at First Fleet Park circular Quay – walk towards Opera House through Botanical Gardens towards Art Gallery Rd towards St Mary’s Cathedral

Rest and Prayer station

St Mary’s Cathedral – Estimate time 12.30-1.00pm

Prayer Vigil at St Mary’s Cathedral Estimate time – 1.00-1.30pm

Distance: 10.1km

Approximate time: 4hrs – including rest breaks and prayers

Difficulty: Easy-moderate / Family friendly

Stairs/accessibilities

There are stairs included in the walk, lift accessible to Harbour Bridge – Cahill Walk and Bridge Stairs, The Rocks.

Moderate difficulty

Incline short walk – Botanical Gardens to St Mary’s Cathedral

Getting there:

Train to St Leonards Station located on the North Shore Line

Please Check Transport NSW https://transportnsw.info/trip#/trip?from=current&to=206520&travelMode=publicTransport

Or TripView app to find out train service

Buses to St Leonards Station – check buses and timetables

Transport fees apply

Pit stops:

Milsons Point – Toilets at train Station

Circular Quay – Toilets at train station

Things to consider

* Please be careful of uneven ground on the Pacific Highway

* Walk with the group

* Use traffic rules and signs

* Be mindful of busy places on the way – Open Market at Milsons Point and The Rocks

* The group will endeavour to avoid these areas as best we can.

Clothing

* Please wear comfortable active wear and use proper footwear (sport shoes)

* What should I take with me?

* Pack a light back bag with a bottle of water and a light snack as needed

* Hat and Sunglasses

* Put on sunscreen

* Poncho or small light umbrella as preferred just in case (Sydney Weather unpredictable)

Sources of images used above:

Wheeleasy.org

Dreamstime.com

flickr.com

shakespeareaustralia.com.au

rockdiscoverymuseum.com

tripadvisor.com.au