Welcome to the registration page for the She is Called Holy Land Trip “Engaging Women’s Stories,” to take place November 9–20, 2022, in Israel and Palestine. This is a global immersion experience for women and men ages 18 and older, led by Josh and Sally Vis, with additional teaching by Denise Kingdom Grier and Liz Testa.

Join us in a unique opportunity to explore the Holy Land and bring to life the transformative stories of women, past and present. Enrich your understanding of the Bible by experiencing biblical and historical sites for yourself. Enhance your understanding of the current political situation in Israel and Palestine, particularly as they affect women and children. See the full list of sites and activities here.


Cost
Registering with Level 1 below will reserve your place on the trip with a $500 USD deposit, and full payment of the remaining balance is due by September 1, 2022. The total fee of $4,185 USD will cover all costs except travel to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), trip insurance, souvenirs, any drinks besides bottled water, and any testing for or costs related to COVID-19.

This trip will include double-occupancy rooms. There is an additional cost of $700 USD for single-occupancy rooms (see Level 4 below).


Additional information
All participants should be prepared to walk three to five miles each day, on uneven terrain. Physical training before the trip will make it more meaningful, educational, and fun. Some hikes will be optional.

Accommodations include hotels with traditional Middle Eastern food. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, but please let us know during registration what your needs are.

Each hotel has WiFi available at no additional cost.

All travel arrangements for this trip will be coordinated through The Travel Advantage. You will receive important information about booking your flights in your registration confirmation email.

Please check to make sure that your passport will be valid for at least six months after your return to the United States. A visa will be obtained at no additional cost to you at passport control when you enter Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv.

All participants will be required to send us a copy of the photo page of their passport prior to the trip. This is a requirement for our visit to the Military Court.

As of May 20, 2022, there are no COVID-19 related travel restrictions in place for entry into Israel and Palestine. However, as of June 2022, there are still travel restrictions in place for returning to the United States. You are required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within one day of your departure, or proof of COVID-19 recovery within the last 90 days along with your positive test result. Because of the continued presence of COVID-19 worldwide, we encourage all travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and to wear masks in all indoor transportation settings. We all know that COVID-19 is an evolving reality, and updated information regarding US travel requirements can be found at the CDC website.

Cancelation policy
This trip may be canceled by RCA Global Mission or Women’s Transformation & Leadership for any reason, including (but not limited to) political unrest, safety concerns, or health concerns. It is our goal to ensure the health and safety of all travelers, as much as we are able. Any decision regarding trip cancelation will be communicated immediately via members of the Global Mission staff.

If the trip is canceled, payments may be returned in accordance with the cancelation policies outlined below. Donations to RCA Global Mission cannot be returned, based on IRS regulations.

The $500 deposit is non-refundable. If this trip is canceled more than three months in advance of the trip date, any additional payments will be returned. If any situation requires the trip to be canceled less than three months in advance of the trip date, additional payments may not be able to be returned.

Registration levels: (please read this information carefully)

• Level 1 is due August 8, 2022.
• Levels 2 and/or 4 may be purchased simultaneously with Level 1, or anytime before September 1, 2022.
• Level 3 is available for anyone wishing to pay the remaining balance in three equal installments, due by the following dates:
  • First installment: August 8, 2022
  • Second installment: August 15, 2022
  • Third and final installment: September 1, 2022
• Please use this page for all payments related to this trip. Your confirmation email will contain further information for how to make additional payments.

By registering for this event, you agree that the RCA may use photos or video of you from this trip. (If you have questions or concerns about this, please email Christina Tazelaar, chief communication officer.)

Participation and accessibility needs: During registration, you will have the opportunity to describe how we can help you participate as fully as possible during this trip, including (but not limited to) accommodations for language interpretation, dietary restrictions, hearing loss, vision loss, and mobility issues. We will follow up with you in an effort to arrive at accommodations that are reasonable and satisfactory for all parties involved.

Registration steps: Be sure to read these instructions for a successful registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 15 minutes of registering, your registration was not successful.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Soderstrom, coordinator for Short-Term Mission, at ssoderstrom@rca.org or by texting or calling 616-541-0899.