As Iditarod kicks off, pilgrims find missionary spirit is the Church in Alaska’s North Star

As Iditarod kicks off, pilgrims find missionary spirit is the Church in Alaska’s North Star

By Levi Livengood ANCHORAGE, Alaska (OSV News) — A group of pilgrims with the Napa Institute attended presentations, dined with bishops, flew over the mountain Alaskans call Denali and attended the Iditarod start in Anchorage to discover Alaska’s missionary spirit. The state’s climate and vast distances challenge the Christians who call it home to adapt and figure significantly as to why infrequent reception of sacraments such as the Eucharist o…

As Iditarod kicks off, pilgrims find missionary spirit is the Church in Alaska's North Star

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (OSV News) — A group of pilgrims with the Napa Institute attended presentations, dined with bishops, flew over the mountain Alaskans call Denali and attended the Iditarod start March 5 in Anchorage to discover Alaska’s missionary spirit. The state’s climate and vast distances challenge the Christians who call it home to adapt and figure significantly as to why infrequent reception of sacraments such as the Eucharist or reconcil…