CrossWalk HAMILTON
A GOHOP Prayer Pilgrimage Fundraiser
CrossWalk is a four-day prayer pilgrimage across Hamilton, walking, reflecting, and praying over our city. Each day we will move along a planned route with prayer stops, scripture anchors, and opportunities for personal reflection.
CrossWalk is also a personal fundraising effort to support Ian’s work as Director as he transitions into a more permanent role with GOHOP. Contributions help cover his time, travel, and expenses allowing him to continue serving and praying for our community and engaging in other prayer related ministries.
The pilgrimage is designed to be accessible to everyone, with moderate distances and broken up over four weeks. Whether you walk the full route or join for part of a day, this is a chance to slow down, pray, and experience the city in a new way.
GOAL
Our goal is to raise $3600.
This will increase the director’s monthly stipend by $300 a month bringing it to $1500.
Monthly donations is the easiest way to reach our goal in a sustainable way.
DETAILS
Dates: Four Thursdays in April
Day 1 - April 2: Confederation Park → Victoria Park (13 km - 3 hours)
Day 2 - April 9: Victoria Park → Webster Falls (10.5 km - 2.5 hours)
Day 3 - April 23: Water Reserve Park, Mount Hope → Dr. William Bethune Park (9 km - 2 hours)
Day 4 - April 30: Dr. William Bethune Park → Pier Four Park (9 km - 2 hours)
Times
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM each morning
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Estimated Finish: 12:30–1:00 PM
HOW to DONATE
There are several ways to donate:
Online - Go to our CanadaHelps campaign page
E-transfer - Send money to donate@gohop.ca. Include “CrossWalk 2026” in the note.
Cash - Give money directly on days we walk in April.
Cheque - Give on days we walk or mail to GOHOP, Box 57022, Jackson Square, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W9. Click here to learn more about donating by cheque.
Why Join?
Experience a unique prayer journey through Hamilton.
Encounter God’s presence in city streets, trails, and parks.
Support the work of GOHOP.
Connect with others in the community through shared experience, reflection and prayer.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, a journal
Wear weather-appropriate clothing. We will walk, rain or shine!
A small backpack or bag