Janee & Megan!

So......

Our journey here has just begun and let's just say it has been a BLAST!  We have learned a lot here on our first day around Wilmington and learned a lot about our culture today.  We also have been goofing off and having a great time getting to know each other.  As Osondu would say.... "PEACE OUT"!

Wilmington, Day 2

My experience today was really interesting and I learned a lot. During  the tour of Wilmington we went on I learned a lot of information about  blacks and other races. What caught my eye the most was the fact that  there was a black cemetery and a white cemetery. There is so much history out  there that I did not know about and I am glad I got a chance to enjoy  the tour.

Michaela Anderson

My  experience these two days was great. I love the people here. They  are amazing group of teens and adults. What I learned from being here  was that I didn't know as much as I thought!! Lots more to learn!!!

Kayla Mills 

The two days I've been here have been very very good... Being able to  fellowship with others from different backgrounds and but all be on one  accord has been great... One cause can do some much and I am looking  forward towards the rest of this week... Signing out...

Shaq Barber

Everybody's Here

Usually the participants will write this blog. But they are so busy getting to know each other, I will do it today. The bus arrived around 2:30, and other members not long thereafter. Everybody has eaten well and found a good space to settle in for several days here at St. James Episcopal Church in Wilmington. It's been mostly get-to-know-each other games and talking in small groups about expectations for the Freedom Ride. There is a lot of excitement and everyone seems open to new ways of looking at things, to making new kinds of friends.

The journey almost starts!!!!! Can't wait for the experience

Hey!!!!

Its so neat to think that within 24 hours the participants will finally be joining us. For months it seems this has been so far away and now it is finally here. All of the preparations are coming together just as God intended, thanks to everyone's work prior. As a group we are all coming together and opening up to each other. With our initial bonds continuing to grow and strengthen I think this is setting the tone for the participants. Our discussions have have brought up some great eye-opening points. All in all this trip will be filled with tons of learning. If we can show the participants that we can trust each other and that we can overcome our difference then hopefully with time they will be able to do so also. Thanks to everyone for all of their prayers I think this trip is going to be greater than any of us ever expected. It will change our lives just as God planned, as long as we trust him.

Today,  for compline we went out to the beach since we had spent the late afternoon at the BEAUTIFUL Whitesides's beach house. It was simply lovely to have a few moments to think and meditate. As we went around the circle and read the compline service aloud it really gets you in the right frame of mind for a good night sleep ( which we all need so we can be prepared for tomorrow when the participants arrive!!!!!!) and that as our participants are traveling they are in our prayers wishing them a safe journey. We are continuing to pray for all of our participants and their family members. We know that this will be a great adventure for all of us and that we will all take this experience with us back to our lives.

Peace and Love,

Sarah Clark

Gearing up for Freedom Ride 2010!

Final preparations are underway for Freedom Ride 2010: A Pilgrimage of Reconciliation! We have had a few last minute guests sign up for the trip - and we are happy to have them. Stay tuned for photos and updates as we embark on this experience!