Frequent Questions What is the purpose of Emmaus? What is the Walk to Emmaus? Who should go to Emmaus? What happens at Emmaus? What happens after Emmaus? How do I contact someone for more information about the Walk to Emmaus? 
What is the purpose of Emmaus? The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others. Back to Top What is the Walk to Emmaus?
We invite you to join in an inspiring experience during which you meet Jesus as he is revealed to you through other Christians. The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day experience of New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle. It is a highly structured event designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them their families, their congregations, and the world in which they live. Emmaus is a partnership between laity and clergy toward the renewal of the church. Back to Top Who should go to Emmaus?
Emmaus is open to members of any Christian denomination. Emmaus is for the development of Christian leaders who: - Are members of a local church;
- Wish to strengthen their spiritual lives;
- May have unanswered questions about their faith;
- Understand that being a Christian involves responsibility; and,
- Are willing to dedicate their everyday lives to God in an ongoing manner.
Back to Top What happens at Emmaus?
The Walk to Emmaus is a 72-hour experience. You will enjoy three busy days singing, praying, worshiping, and participating in small groups. Discussions center around fifteen talks given by laity and clergy. These talks present the theme of God's grace, and how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and expresses itself in the world. You'll also discover how grace is real in your life, how you live a life of grace, and bring grace to others. You will have the opportunity to participate in the daily celebration of Holy Communion and to understand more fully the presence of Christ in his body of believers. You will experience God's grace personally through the prayers and acts of service offered by a vital support community. Back to Top What happens after Emmaus? Your event lasts only three days, but you are invited to build on it for the rest of your life. Those who attend a Walk to Emmaus are encouraged to do two things: - Expand their own spiritual lives through study and congregational participation; and,
- Become more active disciples of Christ in the world through their churches.
To nurture this process of discipleship, the Emmaus movement offers specific opportunities. First, groups of four to six people meet weekly to reflect on their spiritual growth and encourage one another in their discipleship. Second, there are monthly community gatherings where Emmaus participants meet for fellowship, worship, and informal instruction. Third, through a newsletter, members become aware of support needs for upcoming Walks to Emmaus and opportunties to work during future events in a variety of ways. Back to Top How do I contact someone for more information about the Walk to Emmaus? Go to our contacts page. Back to Top | 
