Selah

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    C.S. Lewis Christian Writers Tour

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    22 April 2021
    Travel to London, Oxford, Cambridge and enjoy a 2 day retreat in the Cotswolds as we discover the life and works of C.S. Lewis and other well known Christian writers.

    A wonderful tour of England discovering the life and works of theologian and author C.S. Lewis as well as other well-known Christian authors including JRR Tolkien, GK Chesterton and preacher Charles Spurgeon.
    The tour commences in London where we will visit significant Christian sites including Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral. We continue to Oxford where Lewis, Tolkien and others worked and live. We will see Lewis’s home, local church and of course Oxford University where he taught. Lewis, Tolkien and others known as The Inklings met in Oxford pubs to critique each other’s work and enjoy fellowship together.
    C.S. Lewis loved spending time in the Cotswolds and Selah is thrilled to include a 2 day Christian retreat in this tour at a beautiful centre for Christian healing. This will give you time to enjoy the English countryside and have ”Selah time” with God and your travelling companions as you go deeper in your faith.

    Following on from our retreat in the Cotswolds we continue to Cambridge where Lewis was (finally) made a professor. This stunning university town is also considered the “seat of the English Reformation” and enjoys a rich Christian history.

    We return to London for the conclusion of our tour with the option of staying on to attend the Alpha Leadership Conference at Royal Albert Hall on 3-4 May 2021.

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    11 Days $0
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    Top End Adventure

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    26 April 2021
    There has never been a better time to experience some of our own great country! At Selah, we try and incorporate quality God time in your travel and so we are excited to offer the Northern Territory Top End Adventute to include 2 days at the Katherine Christian Convention (KCC). The convention is held annually and includes quality Bible teaching, prayer, worship and of course fellowship with local Christians.

    During this time of COVID, there has never been a better time to see some of our own great country! At Selah, we try and incorporate quality God time in your travel and so we are excited to offer the Northern Territory Top End Adventure to include 2 days at the Katherine Christian Convention (KCC). The convention is held annually and includes quality Bible teaching, prayer, worship and of course fellowship with local Christians. Add to this time in Darwin, Arnhem Land, Kakadu and Litchfield National Park and you have a really special Selah experience.

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    9 Days $2875.00
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    South American Adventure

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    02 March 2021
    On this South America adventure, discover two of the great cities—Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires—at a more leisurely pace. On this tour, you’ll have plenty of free time in each city to explore and experience the varied restaurants, shops, and churches. Optional 7 night extension to Santiago and Easter Island.

    On this South America adventure, discover two of the great cities—Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires—at a more leisurely pace. On this tour, you’ll have plenty of free time in each city to explore and experience the varied restaurants, shops, and churches. Dance the Tango in Buenos Aires and enjoy Rio from atop Sugar Loaf Mountain. Listen to the samba sounds of Rio and watch people play soccer and volleyball on famous Copacabana Beach. In Buenos Aires, epxerience the architecture, food and romance of Latin culture, and see how the church has impacted culture with 70-90% of Argentinians identifying as Catholic.

    A trip highlight is Iguassu Falls, one of the most spectacular sights on earth. Meaning “Big Water” in the local dialect, there are 275 falls that cover a distance of over a mile and a half. A photograph cannot accurately portray this breathtaking sight—you must experience it for yourself! Hear the deafening roar and admire the brilliant rainbows created by the clouds of spray. And, as a special treat, stay inside Iguassu National Park just steps away from the falls at the famous Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas!

    From the vibrant cities to the scenic beauty, this holiday to Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, and Buenos Aires will leave you with Selah moments you’ll cherish for life.

    There is also an optional extension to include Santiago, Chile and the mystical Easter Island onto the itinerary before you travel home.

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    9 Days $5299
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    Footsteps of the Apostles with Oberammergau 2022

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    01 May 2022
    Join Pastors Troy & Edwina Blair following the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul and John, reliving their gospel ministry through Asia Minor, now modern day Greece and Turkey. Finish the tour with tickets to the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, an event only held every 10 years.

    Following the footsteps of Apostles with an amazing tour in Greece and Turkey ending in Oberammergau for the 2022 Passion Play.

     

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    16 Days $6299
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    German & Swiss Reformation Tour with Oberammergau 2022

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    05 August 2022

    The Protestant Reformation is a movement that has shaped Christian faith and life in ways that remain critical and relevant for today. We invite you to participate in a unique tour which will enable you to engage with the vital biblical truths rediscovered at the Reformation as well as experience the world famous Passion Play in Oberammergau.

    Discover the life and work of great heroes of faith such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Johannes Gutenberg, and Ulrich Zwingli, and be inspired and encouraged in your own faith.

    The tour commences in Germany’s vibrant capital city of Berlin. The following days will be spent exploring the picturesque and historic Luther towns of Wittenberg and Erfurt, as well as enjoying a relaxing morning cruise on the beautiful Rhine River. After some shopping in the medieval town of Rothenburg we will visit the fascinating city of Nuremberg, site of many important events associated with World War 2. We will then travel to Oberammergau for the Passion Play ( a play that is only held every 10 years and has been running since the 1600s). Continue to Switzerland to experience the history and beauty of Zurich and Geneva, key cities for the Swiss Reformation and the work of Calvin, Zwingli and the Anabaptist movement.

     

    17 Days $6999
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    Ken Duncan’s Photography Tour 2021

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    11 October 2021
    Join famous photographer Ken Duncan on this outstanding tour. Experience and photograph an incredible part of the world so rich in history and culture. Ken has hand-picked locations after much research and will ensure you are at the right locations, at the right time of day, for the best light so you can capture amazing photos. The primary focus of this workshop will be landscape photography.

    Join famous photographer Ken Duncan on this outstanding tour. Experience and photograph an incredible part of the world so rich in history and culture. Ken has hand-picked locations after much research and will ensure you are at the right locations, at the right time of day, for the best light so you can capture amazing photos. The primary focus of this workshop will be landscape photography.

    Ken will be on hand all day every day; photographing right alongside his fellow travellers and helping them to achieve the best possible shots.  He is very generous with his time and expertise.

    If you are interested in travel and photography and you love adventure, sign up now, before it sells out.

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    19 Days $13149.00
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    Origins of Christianity – Countryside Church

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    12 April 2021
    Join author and historian John Dickson on a journey throughout the length and breadth of modern Israel—from the Dead Sea to Lake Galilee, from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean. We will investigate the key sites of Jesus’ life, explore his cultural background, separate fact from fiction, and piece together how a peasant preacher changed the course of history.

    What really happened in first-century Galilee and Judaea? Join author and historian John Dickson on a journey throughout the length and breadth of modern Israel—from the Dead Sea to Lake Galilee, from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean. We will investigate the key sites of Jesus’ life, explore his cultural background, separate fact from fiction, and piece together how a peasant preacher changed the course of history.

    Rather than a spiritual pilgrimage, this tour is a historical and cultural adventure, complete with daily onsite lectures from Dr Dickson covering the Varieties of First-Century Judaism, the Social and Political Influence of Rome, Jesus the Healer, the Causes of his Death, How Christianity Spread, and much more. Find out more about John Dickson at www.johndickson.org

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    10 Days $3190.00
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    Experience the Holy Lands 2021

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    1 April 2021

    If you are interested in walking in the footsteps of Jesus, sailing Galilee, climbing Masada, discovering lost cities, experiencing fascinating cultures, having fun with new friends and falling in love with the places of the Bible, then this trip is for you!  Andrew and Karen’s goal for this trip is “To introduce the joy of significant, impacting, spiritual pilgrimage to friends and family – and have a blast doing it!”

     

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    14 Days $8623.00
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    Israel, Palestine & Jordan

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    26 June 2021
    Explore the Holy Lands with a group of like minded Christian travellers and escorted by Bishop Richard Condie and his son Matthew. This two week tour will bring your Bible reading to life as you re-trace the footsteps of Jesus, his disciples and the faithful. A not to be missed opportunity!

    An amazing opportunity for Christians to travel together exploring the key sites of the New and Old Testament throughout Israel, Palestine and Jordan.

    The tour includes the key ministry sites of Jesus as well as some fun,like floating in the Dead Sea, and epic experiences, including the Masada fortress and Petra,one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

    We have included some free time for you to explore on your own and have included as many meals and inclusions as we can to minimise extra costs when you arrive.

     

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    14 Days $4599
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    Danube River Cruise with Oberammergau 2022

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    18 August 2022
    Sail through Central Europe's splendid capitals and charming towns in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany inlcuding tickets to the Oberammergau Passion Play.

    Sail through Central Europe’s splendid capitals and charming towns in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Then travel to the Bavarian village of Oberammergau for the performance of the Passion Play. Performed once a decade, the Passion Play is a stunning theatrical event with a history dating back to 1634. The perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and inspiration, this is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

    The river cruise begins in Budapest, then sets sail for Bratislava, the Slovakian capital. Continue to Vienna, the world’s most livable city before continuing to Linz and the cobblestones streets of Passau. After docking in Innsbruck you will have 2 nights there before driving to Oberammergau for the Passion Play performance.

    Continue to Munich for the conclusion of the tour.

     

    Archdeacon Emeritus Ray McInnes and his wife Glenys have had over forty years’ experience serving the Anglican Church in Parish Ministry. Ray and Glenys both retired from full time work last year. Ray was previously the Vicar at the Albert Park parish for 12 years during which time they successfully led four Christian pilgrimages and tours overseas.

    They have a passion for travel and enjoy sharing new experiences and places with fellow travellers. Their daily reflections in this context often become a highlight of the journeys they lead. As always, their contribution to the journey is teamed with the marvellous support and planning of the Mission Travel/Selah Team.

    Ray and Glenys recently cruised the River Danube and look forward to revisiting with fellow travellers this beautiful part of the world and adding to it the famous Passion Play at Oberammergau staged only once every ten years.

     

    The Very Revd Dr Andreas Loewe has been Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne, since 2012. He is passionate about people, and prays that the Cathedral may be a place where many can experience the transforming love of God.

    Andreas’ academic research centres on theology, as well as ecclesiastical and music history. He enjoys thinking about the Bible and Theology, in particular the way in which Scripture can be communicated through music, and has published widely in the fields of ecclesiastical history and music.

    He is a Fellow and Lecturer at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Prior to coming to St Paul’s Cathedral, Andreas was Senior Chaplain of Trinity College, The University of Melbourne, and Gavan Senior Lecturer in Theology at Trinity College Theological School, the University of Divinity, where he taught undergraduates and graduates, and mentored students preparing for Anglican ministry.

    Andreas grew up in Germany and was educated in the United Kingdom. He is widely travelled, especially throughout Europe, fluent in German, and takes great pleasure in introducing people to his homeland.

     

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    11 Days $6829.00
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    Women of the Bible Tour 2021

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    05 October 2021
    Encounter the women of the Bible on the sacred landscapes of the Holy Land. Women of the Bible is a tour dedicated to the stories of women in the Bible. These are the ancient stories of women that tell of struggle, joy, and tragedy; but at the same time convey the compassion and love for God that women today experience in life. We will explore the sacred spaces where the women of Bible, all encountered challenges but found sacred wisdom to foster grace in their unfolding encounter with God.

    Encounter the women of the Bible on the sacred landscapes of the Holy Land.

    Women of the Bible is a tour dedicated to the stories of women in the Bible. These are the ancient stories of women that tell of struggle, joy, and tragedy; but at the same time convey the compassion and love for God that women today experience in life.

    We will explore the sacred spaces where the women of Bible, all encountered challenges but found sacred wisdom to foster grace in their unfolding encounter with God.

    A very special part of the program is the integration of local women whose voices will inspire us and enrich a vision of life in Israel and Palestine today. Their laughter and their tears will deepen our learning and devotion to embracing the women’s stories in Holy Scripture.

    Travelling with like-minded women, we expect this tour to be full of lots of conversation and laughter, where friendships will be made and life-long memories will be created.

    Here is what some of our 2019 tour participants had to say:

    “I fully recommended the Women of the Bible tour. I found our Jewish tour guide and Jewish bus driver excellent. To be in only 3 hotels for 10 nights was appreciated greatly.”

    ”Having just returned from the most amazing experience of touring Israel with Selah!! I highly recommend travelling with the wonderful Selah team.”

    ”I just had a wonderful time of learning and sharing with really lovely people. Thank you for everything.”

    “The combination of the other ladies on our tour, Gabriela our guide and Kobi our driver, was an amazing blend of people and would be very hard to have again. I think we were truly blessed.”

    “Gabriela – what a godsend of a guide! Passionate, caring, knowledgeable, strong, wise – a real leader. I loved how she was honest and transparent! She bought something to the tour that blessed us all! Having her sing a Jewish blessing over us was such a moving moment and not a dry eye on the bus! The way she looked after us, changed things to ensure we had the best experience possible! I loved how passionate she was about her country, politics and life! She was exactly the right guide for this tour!!! I know we all miss her!!!!”

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    12 Days $3699.00
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    Camino Walk

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    22 September 2020
    The Camino Walk in Northern Spain has been a spiritual journey since the Middle Ages. Today the walk attracts people from all over the world, searching for purpose and meaning. As a group of Christians, this is an intentional walk wanting to engage with others along The Way. Invite others for chats at night or as you walk, share your story of faith.

    The Camino Walk in Northern Spain has been a spiritual journey since the Middle Ages. Back then it was believed that if a pilgrim took the journey their sins would be forgiven!

    Today the walk attracts people from all over the world, searching for purpose and meaning. As a group of Christians, this is an intentional walk wanting to engage with others along The Way. Invite others for chats at night or as you walk, share your story of faith.

    The walk ends in the town of Santiago de Compostela, where it is believed the remains of the apostle James are held in the crypt under the Cathedral. For this reason, the walk is known as the Way of Saint James (even though his remains came by boat!).

    The scallop shell, found on the shores in Galicia, has long been the symbol of the Camino de Santiago, and is a common signpost along the path to guide pilgrims in the direction of Santiago.
    Whatever your reason for walking you will be inspired by the beauty of God’s creation as you walk, you will encounter different people along the way and you will have Selah moments with God as you connect with Him on your walk.

    “Fun, fellowship, food, faith; The Camino with Selah will remain one of my special life moments. The quiet contemplation of walking, the food and fun at the end of the day, vistas too glorious to imagine, from hills to valleys, farmland and villages, with always a welcome “cafe con leche” along the way. And the arrival at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela; the pinnacle of the trip. A truly fabulous experience, not to be missed!”  Judi Bancroft, VIC.

     

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    13 Days $3238
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    Antarctica – National Geographic Expedition

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    19 February 2021
    This small ship expedition to Antarctica is a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy God's unspoilt creation is all of its magnificence! We will literally travel to the ends of the earth. A world of ice and water awaits you; an untouched world that only a blessed few have had the thrill of discovering. Huge tabletop icebergs, majestic glaciers, beaches of volcanic sand, windswept moors scattered with moss and lichen: the diversity of landscapes forms a natural haven for fascinating wildlife.

    “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made.”

    – Romans 1:20

    This small ship expedition to Antarctica is a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy God’s unspoilt creation is all of its magnificence! We will literally travel to the ends of the earth. A world of ice and water awaits you; an untouched world that only a blessed few have had the thrill of discovering. Huge tabletop icebergs, majestic glaciers, beaches of volcanic sand, windswept moors scattered with moss and lichen: the diversity of landscapes forms a natural haven for fascinating wildlife.

    “How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number— living things both large and small.”

    – Psalm 104:24-25

     

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    12 Days $16915.00
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