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In September ten ordinary members of the public are setting off on an extraordinary journey walking the land to connect with and listen to the people they meet along the way.
This walk has no set schedule. This project is an experiment in Kairos.
Chronos time is chronological, which is outer world time, where things happen in a linear order. Kairos is 'perfect timing' and belongs to the inner world. This is the time in which magic happens; synchronicities, moments of wonder, miracles. With no set plan other than a 5 week window and a westerly direction, the pilgrims look forward to discovering what the universe has in store.
The pilgrims will be performing - quite literally singing for their supper - working with a traditional piece of folk theatre known as a mummers play. Performing the story of George and the Dragon, the tale of England’s patron saint, the group will be using this as a starting point for conversations, through which they hope to listen to what people have to say about their own connections to the land, what they think it means to be English, and how they feel about the future.
Through listening to what people are already creating, their ideas and enterprises, and by experiencing their hospitality and kindnesses, the intention is to collect and share an ever increasing accumulation of stories, many they anticipate depicting how amazing people are being, how kind, and all the incredible things they are doing. The project seeks to discover the myriad of ways that people are reconnecting with the natural world, rekindling community, cultural identities, folk traditions, climate resilience, generosity, hope and connection to source. The aim of this is to then develop a network along the route, joining up all the lights in the darkness to form a web of mutual suport.
Strolling Mummers Pilgrimage for Unity seeks to encourage a better, brighter, unified, kinder, and abundant future that’s lived closely with and in celebration of the land. Living lives that are meaningful, beautiful, hopeful, and sacred. It is an experiment in trusting the universe, because the pilgrims believe the universe has got their backs and are confident that people will feed them, house them, go out of their way to support them, and blow their minds and hearts with amazing acts of generosity.
Setting off from Dragon Hill near Ogbourne St George on Sunday 4th September, the Strolling Mummers will walk roughly 250 miles to Caern Les Boel near Land's End in Cornwall, following the St Micheal leyline through the west country. The pilgrims will walk for 5 weeks, strolling about 10 miles a day. If you happen to catch them or if they’re passing through your community then you can invite them to perform for you. They are also offering to hold workshops in performance and ‘moots’ which are informal discussions during which ideas and achievements are shared. The group of ten pilgrims are looking for places to stay and meals to share.
It is possible to follow and support their journey through social media and if you live along the route and can offer a place for them to stay, or to eat, or are involved in any exciting projects you think they’d be interested in, then drop them a message and they’ll arrange a way to connect.
You can follow them on Instagram and Facebook @strollingmummers
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