Mary Jones Walk
"In 1800, after saving money for 6 years, a 15-year-old girl called Mary Jones walked 26 miles from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to Bala to buy a Bible, a book she'd been longing to own for years. Her journey inspired the establishment of British and Foreign Bible Society."1
But for millions of people across the world, Mary’s challenge remains real.
The barriers people face today in accessing God’s word:
Despite this challenge, we believe EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE — especially the ‘least’ (Matthew 25:40) — can reach their community and grow God’s presence.
Therefore, we work to inspire Life Groups: small Christian communities, open to everyone and living out faith and mission together. We create and translate Bible study materials for Life Groups. In Life Groups people study the Bible together learning verbally and in their own language. They share Jesus' message and meet practical needs across their local communities. You can read stories from Life Groups here.
How you can be part of the solution
- Sign up today to walk in Mary’s footsteps and help others access God’s Word.
- Can’t join the walk? Sponsor a walker or donate directly to Dignity’s work.
- Share this event with your church, friends, and networks — and multiply the impact. (Ready-to-share resources coming soon!)
We invite you to join us in retracing Mary's steps, raising awareness, and removing the barriers people face daily in accessing God’s word. Together, we will see lives transformed through opening up the Bible to those who long to know God.
Event Details
- Date: 23rd May 2026. (Arrange your own transport to Bala to arrive in the evening of Friday 22nd May.)
- Entry fee: £100 to cover walking guides, transport to the start line, support on the day, food and accommodation (shared dormitory rooms) on Friday night.
- Raising money: By registering for this event you agree to raise sponsorship towards to work of Dignity. We suggest a target of £500.
- Optional night of accommodation: We can arrange an extra night of accommodation for you on Saturday. This will incur an additional cost of c.£50.
- Available places: 30
Sign up now!
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