The Pilgrim’s Progress

by John Bunyan

Modern-Day Revision by Alan Vermilye

📖 Join us this fall as we read one of the most beloved Christian classics ever written. Be sure to purchase the modern day English version. The link is posted below.

📖 If you’d like to be on the list for hosting, please look at the dates below and let me know if there’s a few dates that work best for you!

📖 Originally published in 1678 while John Bunyan was imprisoned for preaching the gospel, The Pilgrim’s Progress has encouraged Christians for generations.

📖 Through the story of a man named Christian on his journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, Bunyan paints a vivid picture of the Christian life—its trials, temptations, joys, and the faithful grace of God. Rich with biblical truth, this timeless allegory continues to challenge, encourage, and point readers to Christ.

📖 Whether this is your first time reading The Pilgrim’s Progress or you’ve read it before, we’d love to have you join us. Together we’ll enjoy fellowship, thoughtful discussion, and encouragement as we learn from this enduring work.

Reading Schedule

Tuesday, August 25 – Kickoff

Read before the meeting:

* Preface

* Chapters 1–3

We’ll introduce the book, discuss John Bunyan and the purpose of the allegory, and begin Christian’s journey.

Tuesday, September 8

Read before the meeting:

* Chapters 4–6

Tuesday, September 22

Read before the meeting:

* Chapters 7–9

Tuesday, October 13

Read before the meeting:

* Chapters 10–12

Tuesday, October 27 – Final Discussion

Read before the meeting:

* Chapters 13–16

We’ll conclude Christian’s journey and spend time reflecting on the themes of perseverance, faith, and the hope of the Celestial City.

“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.” — Hebrews 12:1–2