Stories in the Making
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Living Hope, A Journey with Early Christians in Türkiye
Exploring Faith and Culture in the World of Early Followers of Jesus
From Istanbul to Cappadocia and ancient Ephesus, this tour explores the world behind the New Testament text, places and cultures where the Apostle Paul and other early Christians crossed physical, political, and religious boundaries to share the love of Jesus.
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Seeking Truth, A Journey with Early Christians in Greece
Exploring Faith and Culture in the World of Early Followers of Jesus
Early Christian communities in the Greek world lived within a culture shaped by philosophy, public life, and long-established religious traditions. In cities such as Athens and Corinth, followers of Jesus encountered a society deeply engaged in questions of truth, meaning, and the nature of the divine.
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The Silk Road Journey Through Uzbekistan
Cultures, Faith Traditions, and a Remarkable Migration Story
For centuries the Silk Road carried merchants, scholars, and pilgrims across the deserts and fertile valleys of Central Asia, linking civilizations from China to the Mediterranean. This journey explores Uzbekistan, home to some of the Silk Road’s most remarkable cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, where turquoise domes, ancient madrassas, and bustling markets.
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From Swiss Valleys to the Rhine
Following the River that Shaped the Heart of Europe
Rivers have long shaped the story of Europe. Flowing through valleys, cities, and countries, they have carried people, cultures, and traditions across generations. Your journey begins in the quiet Swiss countryside, where the rolling hills of the Emmental hold deep roots for many families whose stories trace back to this region. Here you explore the valleys where communities once lived, worked, and worshiped before many eventually journeyed beyond Switzerland.
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Paraguay A Century of Faith & Community
From the Chaco to the Jesuit Missions and Igazu Falls
In Paraguay’s diverse and often challenging landscapes, communities have long sought to build lives shaped by faith, resilience, and a shared vision of belonging. This journey explores that story across time—tracing early mission efforts, the establishment of Mennonite communities in the Chaco, and the ways these communities have grown and adapted over generations.
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Tables & Traditions of Italy
A Women's Journey Through Food, Craft, and Culture
Italy is a country of stories which are told through its food, its craft, and the hands that create them. On this women’s journey, travelers discover the heart of Italian tradition, from the bustling food markets of Bologna and Modena to the artisan workshops of Florence and the sun-drenched vineyards of Tuscany.
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The Radical Reformation from Vienna to Amsterdam
Untold Stories of Gender and Class
A custom tour created for EMU Alumni and Friends
What if the familiar story of Anabaptist origins has left out important voices and places? What if there is more to Radical Reformation story? This immersive journey across Europe invites you to step beyond familiar narratives and encounter the movement through the lives of those often left at the margins.
