Category Archives: Lynne McNaughton

Pilgrimage Leaders Contribute To New Book

Calvin500

Summer 2011 saw the publication of a collection of essays on John Calvin, whose life and thought will be part of the theme of Pilgrimage 2012. Edited by Richard Topping and John Vissers, Calvin @ 500 is a very readable collection of … Continue reading

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From Nice

Hello from Nice, arrived safely last night  – weird to get election results from the captain  somewhere over the Atlantic! Updates will arrive from us as we go. Lynne A Quote to put on the website: Pilgrims are poets who … Continue reading

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Preview 2011 Study Guide

One feature of our pilgrimage trips is that Lynne McNaughton and Gerald Hobbs produce a study guide for each trip. These guides touch on history, geography, religion and many other areas of interest. We are offering the Preface & Introduction … Continue reading

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Workshops in Ontario

Lynne and Gerald will be leading three workshops in various parts of Ontario during mid-February, under the auspices of the Continuing Education department of Emmanuel College, Toronto. On this trip, from February 10th to 19th, they hope to have opportunities to … Continue reading

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More Nice – Scouting trip

This morning we met Christina Weinhold, one of the pastors of the Reformed Church (Eglise Réformée) here in Nice. A lovely visit to this church, which was until 1973, the American Church in Nice. A great organ (says Gerald) and … Continue reading

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Nice – Scouting trip

We drove across the Côte D’Azur today to Nice, where we visited first the Chagall Museum of the Biblical Message. The canvasses are stunning in their size, vibrant colours, and matchless portrayals of the biblical story, from Genesis and Exodus, … Continue reading

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Arles – Scouting trip

In the Roman city of Arles, we have found two hotels within easy walking distance of the heart of the ancient city. We visited the medieval assembly point for the Camino pilgrimage trail from Arles to Campostella, Spain. Arles was … Continue reading

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Chateauneuf du Pape

Anticipating a visit to the village of Chateauneuf du Pape in May, we found wines that will please every palate, and “make glad the heart” (Psalm 104) and there will still be enough left for all the pilgrims! We saw … Continue reading

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From LYON: Lynne and Gerald on Pilgrimage Scouting

This morning we met Madame Simone Wyss, a retired professor of English, who devotes her time and love to the care of the Chapel of St. Irenaeus in Lyon. Irenaeus was the second century bishop of the Greek-speaking community of … Continue reading

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Fall Pilgrimage Postponed

We deeply regret that the Fall Pilgrimage has been postponed.  The plan is to do the Reformed heritage tour another year.

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