Day Six: Harrow to Kilburn

The pilgrims set out from Trinity Church in Harrow and make their way 11 miles through the heat of the city toward St Luke’s Church in Kilburn. It’s a long day on the road, but rich in memories, reflection, and shared witness.

Sandy recalls her life in London before 1989, as the walk takes her close to her old neighbourhood and home.

Kath, a seasoned Peace Walker from Scotland, shares stories from her 20 years of peace walking — including her recent journey with the Coat of Hopes, a patchwork pilgrim coat stitched together as a collective act of grief and hope in the face of the climate crisis. She laments the absurdity of conceiving, buying, and using weapons, while “the kind people get arrested,” and speaks of her gratitude for walking in community.

Sam reflects on the pilgrims’ daily practice of silence and reads from his writing on presence.

Arriving safely at St Luke’s before dinner, Matthew speaks with Rachel, a Methodist minister on sabbatical, about her inner journey — taking time for herself, God, and family. For her, protest and social witness are an essential part of it.

The day closes with dinner, conversation, and even the washing-up bowl.

Music in this episode: “Holy Water” by Joe Holtaway.