Upcoming Events
September 5 – 8, 2024
Sponsoring Community – Waco Waxahachie
Latham Springs Camp
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The program’s approach seriously considers the model of Christ’s servanthood and encourages Christ’s disciples to act in ways appropriate to being “a servant of all.”
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity, comprised of fifteen talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God’s grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the church. The course is wrapped in prayer and meditation, special times of worship and daily celebration of Holy Communion. The “Emmaus community,” made up of those who have attended an Emmaus weekend, support the 72-hour experience with a prayer vigil, by preparing and serving meals, and other acts of love and self-giving. The Emmaus Walk typically begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday evening. Men and women attend separate weekends.
Excerpt from What Is Emmaus? by Stephen D. Bryant. Copyright © 1995 by The Upper Room.
Emmaus Scripture
The Walk to Emmaus is based upon Luke 24:13-35. In this passage, some disciples meet Jesus on the road to Emmaus following His death on the cross. They do not recognize him until he breaks the bread. Then, their eyes are opened, and their lives are changed forever.
News
In addition to the eight walks scheduled Walks each year, Central Texas Emmaus holds a yearly Gathering.
Training
The Upper Room provides free training for members of the Emmaus community as well as for Spiritual Directors.
Walk Information
Central Texas Emmaus currently schedules eight Walks each year at camps throughout our area. Each Walk is led by a Lay Director, Spiritual Director, and Board Rep.
Sponsorship
Every participant (pilgrim) of a Walk to Emmaus weekend requires a sponsor. The sponsors have a very important role in the success of the weekend.
Send Us a Message
You may send us a message with a question or to provide information.
Walk Status
Chrysalis Flights
| Flight | Date | Nbr Caterpillars |
* flight has not made minimum
2025 Men’s Walks
| Walk | Date | Nbr Pilgrims |
| 485 | Oct 17 | 20 |
| 487 | Mar 6 | * |
| 489 | May 1 | * |
| 490 | Sep 4 | * |
| 493 | Oct 16 | * |
* walk has not made the minimum 20 pilgrims
** walk cancelled
2025 Women’s Walks
| Walk | Date | Nbr Pilgrims |
| 483 | Sep 19 | 36 |
| 486 | Feb 27 | * |
| 488 | Apr 3 | * |
| 491 | Sep 11 | * |
| 492 | Sep 25 | * |
* walk has not made the minimum 20 pilgrims
** walk cancelled