What is ChPP?

The Chicagoland Presbyterian Pilgrimage, (ChPP) Presbyterian Pilgrimage (formally Chicagoland Cursillo) is a three day spiritual renewal experience designed to strengthen the faith of individual members of Presbyterian churches, and through them to impact the environment in which they live, worship and work. Presbyterian Pilgrimage is distinguished from the others (Walk to Emmaus, Tres Dias, Episcopal Pilgrimage, et al) by being both co-ed and consistent with the Reformed Faith. During the 72 hours of a Pilgrimage weekend (beginning Thursday at 5:00 pm thru Sunday at 5:00 pm) participants worship and study together to gain a more personal awareness of their faith, as well as the joys and responsibilities that faith brings. No advance study or preparation is required to participate. The laity-led weekend is centered on talks, both by lay people, and clergy. After each talk participants and staff, in small groups, discuss and interact with the ideas presented.

Our Pilgrimage serves the Chicagoland Area, which is defined as the Illinois counties of Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Dupage, and Will.

The Chicagoland Presbyterian Pilgrimage Council consists of the following members:
Laura Jones, Council Chair, email Laura
Sue Arntsen, Fourth Day Coordinator, email Sue
Karen Bregman, ChPP22 Moderator, email Karen
Greg Buell, Spiritual Advisor, email Greg
Kacky Buell, Start-Up Coordinator, email Kacky
Eleanor Ehresman, Registrar, email Eleanor
Carole Harriff, Publicity/Outreach, email Carole
Gerri Kirby, Renewal Group Coordinator, email Gerri
Tom Klamm, Database and Communications, email Tom
Marge Oakley, Secretary, email Marge
Norm Rubash, ChPP National Representative, email Norm
Joanne Storm, Treasurer, email Joanne

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