Why should I attend a Walk to Emmaus?
Emmaus and Chrysalis weekends are once-in-a-lifetime experiences open to Christians who want to grow in their spiritual walk with Christ. The mission of these programs is to empower leaders to be the hands and feet of Christ within local churches and reaching out into the world.
Church Leader Development
The primary purpose of the Walk to Emmaus is to develop church leaders. Individuals continue to acquire new skills as they serve on an Emmaus Team.
Personal Spiritual Growth
Individuals are encouraged to grow in their life in grace through piety (devotion and reverence), biblical study, and Christian action (service).
Experience the Love of Christ
Participants (pilgrims) who attend an Emmaus weekend often comment about the overwhelming feeling of love from Christ and His church.
Worship Experiences
Each Emmaus weekend includes several opportunities for worship.
Relationship Building
Pilgrims often form life-long friendships with other individuals.
Who should attend a Walk to Emmaus weekend?
People who
- Are Christians
- Are active church members
- Want to grow their faith
- Want to serve Christ in their local church
- Want to experience the love and grace of Christ
How to Register
- Participants are required to have a sponsor
- The sponsor will assist the participant to complete the Walk to Emmaus application
If an application is submitted that is of concern regarding the privacy and safety of pilgrims or team members, medical or otherwise, this application will be brought to the attention of the Spiritual Director, Lay Director and Board Representative of the Walk for discussion and discernment of appropriate plan of action, if any.
“I felt closer to Christ during my Walk to Emmaus weekend than at any other time of my life.”
Michael Houston