The Walk to Emmaus
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 gets its name from the story in Luke 24:13-35, which provides the central image for the three-day experience and follow-up. Luke tells the story of that first Easter afternoon when the risen Christ appeared to the two disciples who were walking together along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus.
The Walk to Emmaus is the parent movement of the Chrysalis movement. Emmaus Weekends are very similar to Chrysalis Weekends, and are aimed at adults as opposed to youth. Our chrysalis Community is under the supervision of four local Emmaus Communities, and their websites and/or contacts are listed below. Please feel free to contact a Chrysalis Board Member if you have any questions about the Walk to Emmaus, or would like to attend a Walk.
Kalamazoo Area Emmaus Community
Jackson Area Emmaus Community Community Lay Director Dave Fowler Email: djfowler@frontiernet.net