| Your Journey Includes: |
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Roundtrip Airfare from New York |
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Week stay in First Class Midlands hotel |
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Daily Breakfast and Dinner (dinner in
London on your own) |
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Deluxe Motorcoaches |
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Guided Sightseeing |
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Entrance Fees |
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Study Guide |
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Lecture Program |
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Day 1
Depart USA
Your Wesley Heritage travel study program begins as
you depart the United States on your international
flight to London.
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Day 2
ARRIVAL in ENGLAND
You will be greeted outside the baggage claim area by
our representative. Your first view will be of
Westminster Abbey where royalty are christened,
married and buried. You will visit St. Paul’s
Cathedral where John Wesley often worshipped. On the
day of his conversion, Wesley came here for an
afternoon service and was deeply moved by the choir’s
anthem, "Out of the Deep Have I Called Unto Thee, O
Lord". Afternoon arrival at your hotel.
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Day 3
LONDON and BIRMINGHAM
Experience the lifestyle of our British cousins as you
explore the vibrant town of London. You’ll be
impressed with the regal adornment of Buckingham
Palace. Drive by the major city sites such as Marble
Arch, Speakers Corner of Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square
and much more. John Wesley left his mark on the town
of London. You’ll have a lecture at City Road Chapel,
site of Wesley’s home and grave. Across the street in
Bunhill Fields Cemetery, Susanna Wesley is buried
along with other famous personages such as John Bunyan
and Daniel Defoe. You’ll walk on Aldersgate Street
where on May 24, 1738, John Wesley had his “Warming of
the Heart” experience. You’ll walk past the entrance
of “Little Britain” where Charles Wesley had his
conversion experience just three days earlier. In the
late afternoon, you will depart for the Midlands area,
where you will spend the next six nights at a first
class hotel.
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Day 4
BRISTOL and BATH
In the ancient port city of Bristol, you’ll have a
lecture in one of Wesley’s early centers of ministry,
the “New Room”. This oldest Methodist building in the
world is unusually attractive in its basic simplicity.
Then visit the home of Charles Wesley, the famous
hymnwriter. Bath, a spa town of Roman origin, deserves
its name. Since the first century, the warm waters
have refreshed and healed. You’ll see the unique Roman
baths and enjoy this beautiful city of 18th century
streets and quaint shops.
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Day 5
WORCESTER and GLOUCESTER
On the banks of the River Severn stands the great
sandstone Cathedral of Worcester. Worcester was home
to Frances Havergal, author of "Take My Life and Let
it Be", whose father was a clergyman here. You will
have an opportunity to visit the Royal Worcester
porcelain shops. The city of Gloucester boasts a small
church which changed the world! You’ll learn about
George Whitefield, who grew up in the congregation of
St. Mary de Crypt. He was at Oxford with the Wesley
brothers and became an ardent member of their Holy
Club. Known as the greatest orator of his day, George
Whitefield’s talents led him to minister in America.
St. Mary de Crypt also produced Robert Raikes, founder
of the Sunday School movement. Both Whitefield and
Raikes had a profound influence upon Wesley. Wesley
left his fellowship at Lincoln College to take over
Whitefield’s Bristol ministry, leading to the founding
of the "New Room". He also embraced Raikes Sunday
School movement. At St. Mary de Crypt, the first
Women’s Society was founded.
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Day 6
BIRMINGHAM and COVENTRY
In Birmingham, you’ll visit the boyhood home of
Francis Asbury. Sent to America by Wesley, Asbury
became the first elected bishop of the American
Methodist Church. On the evening of November 14, 1940,
a holocaust of bombs and fire destroyed much of
Coventry. Experience the pain and the triumph of the
townspeople when you visit the beautiful cathedral.
The charred ruins of the old cathedral sit next to the
exciting architecture of the modern cathedral. They
stand together as a tribute to the indomitable spirit
of the British people.
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Day 7
EPWORTH
The quiet English countryside and green, rolling hills
will delight you as you travel to remote Epworth in
the Fen Country. Here Samuel and Susanna Wesley raised
their brood of children in the Old Rectory while he
served the Parish Church for 39 years. You’ll become
familiar with the upbringing and early life of John
and Charles Wesley when you visit their childhood
home. You’ll see Memorial Church, built with
contributions from around the world. Enjoy a worship
service with the local people of Epworth. Then visit
St. Andrews Church at Epworth. Members of our group
who choose to join as a choir will sing during the
service.
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Day 8
STRATFORD and OXFORD
You’ll glimpse life as it was in the day of William
Shakespeare when you visit his birthplace in
Stratford-upon-Avon. Not far away, he courted his
wife, Anne Hathaway, in the garden of her delightful
thatched-roof cottage. You’ll also drive past Holy
Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried. Enjoy a
scenic drive through the charming villages of the
Cotswolds where honey colored cottages cluster
together in secluded valleys. Learn about the
educational background of the Wesley brothers John,
Charles and Samuel, Jr. when you view Christ Church
College at Oxford University.
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Day 9
DEPARTURE
Say farewell as you return to the USA or enjoy the
exciting extension to Ireland.
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