Taunton River Pilgrimage 2019
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Thursday, June 13 – Wednesday, June 19
A River of Life Pilgrimage hosted by the Episcopal Dioceses of Massachusetts
and Rhode Island, in cooperation with Kairos Earth.
Information about the 2019 Taunton River Pilgrimage
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Application deadline for this pilgrimage is Wednesday, May 22.
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Notification of acceptance as a paddling pilgrim will be on a rolling basis as applications are received.
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Registration cost is $150 per person per day. Financial Aid is possible through the Diocese of Rhode Island.
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We welcome applicants that are 17 and under; however, each youth selected as a paddling pilgrim must be accompanied by a parent/guardian — so both people should apply before the deadline.
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There are two segments for the 2019 Taunton River Pilgrimage — you can apply for one or the other…or both!
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Segment #1 ~ Middleborough (MA) to Somerset (MA), 35.5 miles total (late afternoon of June 13 – June 16)
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June 13 ~ 4-5 pm arrival & overnight in Middleborough, MA
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June 14 ~ 12-mile paddle from Middleborough to Camp Titicut; camping overnight at Camp Titicut
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June 15 ~ 13.5-mile paddle from Camp Titicut to Taunton
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June 16 ~ 10-mile paddle from Taunton to Somerset
- **NOTE: canoes & kayaks (over 11′ in length) will be acceptable vessels during Segment #1
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Segment #2 ~ Somerset (MA) to Narragansett Bay, 17.5 miles total (late afternoon of June 16 – June 19)
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June 16 ~ 4-5 pm arrival & overnight in Somerset, MA
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June 17 ~ 5.5-mile paddle from Somerset to Fall River
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June 18 ~ 7-mile paddle from Tiverton to Portsmouth
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June 19 ~ 5-mile paddle from Portsmouth to Third Beach along Narragansett Bay
- **NOTE: sea kayaks will be the only acceptable vessel during Segment #2
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What is provided: 24/7 professional outdoor & spiritual guiding; off-river support; all food & potable water; group cooking gear; River of Life Prayer Book and yellow wicking hat; basic medical kit.
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What you would be responsible for bringing: a canoe/kayak + paddle(s) — a vessel you own, borrow, or rent; an approved PFD (Personal Flotation Device); personal clothing & toiletries; personal camping or overnight sleeping gear for staying in a host church.
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We welcome applicants from all faith backgrounds or none at all; however, this is a spiritual experience in the outdoors, based in the Christian tradition, so times of silence, prayer, and reflection will be required. For a sample daily schedule, click here.
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This River of Life Pilgrimage will be guided by Mark & Lisa Kutolowski, guides for the inaugural 2017 Connecticut River Pilgrimage and subsequent River of Life Pilgrimages in Rhode Island in 2018. More information about Mark & Lisa can be found on their website ~ Metanoia of Vermont.
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If you have additional questions, please reach out to the River of Life Pilgrimage Coordinator,
Jo Brooks ~ river@kairosearth.org.