sgmc travel abroad
JOHN WESLEY'S ENGLAND
(AN EXTENSION TRIP TO IRELAND) — SEPTEMBER 2025
Pastor Bob Rambo, his wife Susie, and fellow SGMC travelers are currently exploring the spiritual and cultural landmarks of John Wesley’s England — with a scenic extension to Ireland! It’s destined to be a journey of faith, fellowship, and unforgettable sights. Enjoy these snapshots Bob and Susie are sharing from their adventure — more to come!
First Stop — London
Second Stop — Bristol
Third Stop — Birmingham and Epworth
Birmingham — home of Francis Ashbury, who volunteered to come to America in the 1750s to train lay preachers for the many Methodists immigrating to the colonies
Epworth — birthplace of John and Charles Wesley, fathers of the Methodist movement
Fourth Stop — Oxford
Holy Trinity Church, where CS Lewis is buried and Lewis’ favorite seat with a direct view of the pulpit
Christ College, Oxford where both John and Charles Wesley were students and where the Wesleys helped form the small group of devout students known as the Holy Club, because their behavior was very unusual for college students. John Wesley also taught at Oxford for a time, although he taught at Lincoln College, not Christ Church College.
Pavement stone within the chapel commemorating the Wesleys.
