Hope Journey:
Cape Town, South Africa
October 12–18, 2026
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Travel to Your Sacred Space
Creating space to encounter God—here, there, and beyond
Cape Town is a city of color, culture, beauty, and diversity. It is a place where histories, communities, and landscapes collide. This Hope Journey invites participants to step into this rich and complex context with an awareness of where God is at work, all while igniting hope as we come alongside ministry partners serving vulnerable communities.
We go on this journey to encounter God through place, people, and shared mission—allowing our perspectives to shift as we posture ourselves as learners. We are are open and expectant, and value being present with others over productivity.
The rhythm of the journey balances cultural engagement, mission outreach, and intentional space for reflection and community life.
What This Journey Includes:
Cape Town city experiences, including Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront
South African cultural and scenic activities and local cuisine
Relational ministry and outreach to vulnerable women in township and safe-house communities with partner organizations
Engagement and worship with a local church
Time for deepening our faith in reflection, community, and friendship as we share this experience together
Accommodation and daily breakfast at a beautiful, peaceful lodge outside of the city with open space and a 20 min walk to the beach
Preparation & Community
Hope Journeys include 3 required pre-trip sessions to build community before traveling together.
Online Sessions (Required):
September 5, 2026
September 19, 2026
October 3, 2026
(10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST)
Post-Journey Debrief:
One online group debrief (date TBD)
Cost & Logistics
Trip Cost: $2,800 USD
Includes: shared accommodations and in-country transportation, most meals, cultural outings, ministry partnerships/projects, and journey leadership
Does not include: international airfare, travel insurance, passport/visa fees, immunizations, Sacred Space curriculum, some meals, or souvenirs
*A non-refundable $500 deposit is required within 7 days of acceptance.
*Trip dates listed are in-country dates. Flights will need to be arranged to arrive in-country between 12-3pm for the start of the Journey on Monday, October 12th.
Group Size
10-12 Spots Available for Women
*Trip requires 6 participants to go forward.
Eligibility
Must be a female and 21 years or older to apply
Open to Christian spiritual formation, shared rhythms, and cross-cultural engagement
Application & Discernment
Hope Journeys are formational pilgrimages, not content-driven trips. Completing an application is the primary way we begin discernment together.
Applications are reviewed prayerfully and on a rolling basis. Space is limited, and in some cases a follow-up conversation may be part of the process
One of our partner ministries in Cape Town