For the first time, a majority of people in Scotland say they are not religious, according to new census data.

-In the 2022 census, 51.1% of respondents said they had "no religion," up from 36.7% in 2011.

Our Scotland team will join two different churches in Dunoon, Scotland and Drumchapel, Scotland. We will host some programs (https://www.alpha.org) that would reach many of the Athiests or Agnostics in the area by doing worldview surveys and asking questions like “Does God exist?”, “Why am I here?”, “What is my purpose?”. We may also host additional kids clubs, work with the local school, and probably enjoy some game nights.

When: ~May 31st- June 17^th  

(+/- 2-3 days) Some travel days are cheaper so we will try to work around those days to get the cheapest tickets possible.

The Team…

Lead… Jake and Jennah Fair will be leading the trip. They have led multiple mission trips with youth groups and Royal Servants mission trips for the last 20 years to Scotland (4x’s), China, Europe, Costa Rica, Nepal, and Israel.

Staff… 3-4 College age students will be joining us. They will serve as small group leaders within the team as well as serve alongside with the rest of the team.

Students… 5-6 High School age students

Cost ~$2000 Each (dependent on flight costs and it is currently cheaper to fly into Dublin, Ireland)

Cost Breakdown

Flight

~$1000 (Phoenix- Dublin, Ireland) Cost could be less depending on flights/dates. (flights are currently in this price range so we are figuring high and would refund the difference if it’s lower). The World Cup is making flights more expensive, so the sooner the better on purchasing flights.

Food/Lodging/Travel

~$1000- Lodging, food, main transportation. Includes… Ferry from Belfast, Ireland to Scotland and return, couple nights in Belfast first and last days, transportation around Scotland, most meals, accommodations in Churches.

Extra needed outside costs not included

~ $200-$300  Spending money to cover luggage fees, souvenirs, laundromat, fun foods (Fish and chips, meat pies, etc.), extra free time excursions like entrance to Edinburgh castle, William Wallace Monument, Highland games, etc. Must also purchase your own travelers insurance. We will provide that information to help you.

Payment Due Dates

February 15^th $800 Non-refundable Deposit for tickets (Ticket will be in your name in case of cancellation, you will have a ticket credit, but we cannot refund the cost of ticket.)

March 15^st -     $400 Second Payment Due

April 15^st-          $400 Third Payment Due

May 15^st             $400 Final Payment Due