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Cradling Christianity
Over the years, Cradling Christianity has been a vital part of fundraising and awareness for the work of FFHL in the Holy Land. This group, made up by passionate Christians, comes together to support the marginalized Christians in the Holy Land through education, house and employment. They host an annual dinner dedicated to fundraising and raising awareness of FFHL programs. The below region invites you to join them in support of their goals and the FFHL mission.
SPECIAL THANKS
Cradling Christianity Support Group
Mission Statement: Cradling Christianity was founded in 2006 by a group of Catholics from Columbus, Ohio, upon their return from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Cradling Christianity strives to assist the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land to provide education, housing and employment to Christians in the Holy Land.
Objective: Cradling Christianity assists the Franciscan Foundation of the Holy Land to help the marginalized Christians in the Holy Land by providing education opportunities, housing and employment.

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Leave a Legacy and Support Christianity in the Birthplace of Christ
Become a member of Cradling Christianity and learn how you can help in their mission to preserve Christianity in the Holy Land through education.
UPCOMING EVENT
A Day of Shrines and Wines
One-Day Pilgrimage to Cincinnati, OH
Presented by Cradling Christianity
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Bus Boards at St. Andrew Church at 8:15 AM, Returns by 8:00 PM
Cost is $125 per Person
Includes Bus, Tour Guides, Lunch, Wine Tasting, Gratuities
This bus trip bound for Cincinnati pairs up a mini-retreat at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center with a wine-tasting event at Vinoklet Winery! Come feel the presence of God in your life at the Holy Spirit Center as you walk its halls, pray in the gardens, view beautiful artwork, experience the Jerusalem Encounter or simply sit with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Have lunch at the retreat center, Mass celebrated by Fr. John Puodziunas (President of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land), presentation by pilgrimage expert Cody Egner, and a variety of wines and cheeses at Vinoklet! Bring your friends (or make friends) as we enjoy a pleasant bus ride to Cincinnati and explore these interesting venues. It’s sure to be a meaningful and memorable day!
This is NOT a fundraising event. There will be no solicitation for contributions.