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The Pilgrimage team is excited to announce that we are worshiping together in November at the Rocky Mount Event Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our\u00a0website is live<\/a>\u00a0with event details, youth participation information, and this year\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth leaders, our House Band application<\/a> is different from previous years, including deadlines. Check out the webpage and encourage your youth to apply early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration for Pilgrimage 2026 will open in September. We look forward to seeing you all in Rocky Mount!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow us on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> to stay up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check Out the Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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