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Jubilee Pilgrimage Celebration July 10-17, 2021

Jesus Makes Us One!

50th Anniversary Logo

50th Anniversary Logo

  

From July 10-17th 2021 all of Faith and Light North America will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Faith and Light via Zoom.


Daily Meetings will be 8:00 to 9:30 pm (Eastern Daylight Time).


  1. 20 minutes of prayer/mime/worship/singing
  2. One hour of an activity or event:

  • Saturday - Ecumenism (Pastor Dave Gullman)
  • Sunday - Experience of Parents (USA East)
  • Monday - Experience of Core Members (USA West)
  • Tuesday - Music of Faith and Light (Canada East)
  • Wednesday - Experience of Friends (Canada West) 
  • Thursday - International Aspects (TBA)
  • Friday - Ecumenism (various community chaplains)
  • Saturday – Fiesta! (St. Louis)

3.  10 minutes wrapping up the day and closing prayer


The Steering Committee continues to work on the program.

50th Anniversary Logo

50th Anniversary Logo

50th Anniversary Logo

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The winning logo has been drawn by Cristina Casanovas Montemayor from the community "Two rivers" in Barcelona, Spain. Cristina has Down's syndrome and has been a member of her Faith and Light community for many years.  Take note of the Triad depicted in the logo!


The winning theme is "A treasure to share" from community "Graines de Moutarde", in Ville d'Avray, France.


All of us will use the logo and the theme during all celebrations, events, and meetings related to our 50th anniversary.

Preparing for the Summer 2021 Pilgrimage

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What Is A Triad?

A triad in Faith and Light consists of a core member, family members, and friends.  From Never Again Alone by Marie-Helene Mathieu, describing the original pilgrimage in 1971: "First of all, we would not make a pilgrimage for people with intellectual disabilities, but with them.  Secondly, in order that the parents would not find themselves alone once more with their children we would invite friends, especially young people, to accompany them."  Therefore we are asking that communities establish their triads and begin to meet with their families and friends starting as soon as possible to make the most of the celebration that will occur July 8-11, 2021 .