The Camino de Santiago is one of the most ancient and well-worn pilgrimage routes in the Western world. For over a thousand years, people have walked these trails—from all across Europe and beyond—toward the cathedral in Santiago, said to be the resting place of the apostle James. 

In today’s hectic world that is constantly bombarding us with chaos, the Camino is a chance to hit pause. Hit pause on social media. Hit pause on politics. Hit pause on life’s demands.

In this session, Penny Ridderbusch will talk about the history of the Camino de Santiago, her experience of walking the Camino, and what pilgrimage can mean for Unitarians.

The Zoom link is: https://tinyurl.com/nauaacademy

About Our Speaker: Penny Ridderbusch is a graduate of the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.  She has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including church boards, mutual aid organizations, and political action organizations. 

At the age of 7, Penny rejected traditional conservative Christianity. As she became an adult, she began to crave a spiritual connection with a power greater than herself. After many years of searching, she discovered “the god of her understanding” through a 12-step program and eventually found her way to Unitarian Universalism. She considers herself a panentheist, believing that god exists within and without everyone and everything.  Her favorite place to connect with god is anywhere.

Penny lives in Port Townsend, Washington, and is an active member of the new Salish Sea Fellowship.