Walk to Emmaus

Walk to Emmaus is a United Methodist 3-day experience intended for spiritual renewal and to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. Pastors Jamie and Gwyneth have been active in the Emmaus community since 1998, and are beginning to sponsor some folks at Peoples as one means to bring a renewal of faith and passion for service in the church.
     There are many ways in which Christians can experience this kind of renewal, and Emmaus is not for everyone. However, it is meaningful for most all who attend. In fact, Jamie and Gwyneth both received their call to ministry on a Walk to Emmaus weekend. They would be happy to speak to you about the experience if you would like to know more, or if you would be interested in attending a weekend sometime. They are hosted every Spring and Fall, usually in Alfred, Maine.
     What happens on a Walk? Emmaus is a 72-hour short course in Christianity, comprised of fifteen short talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God’s grace, 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 pastors will be serving on team as clergy on the upcoming Fall men's and women's walks. Pastor Jamie will be on the Men's Emmaus Walk from September 30-October 3, and Pastor Gwyneth will be on the Women's Emmaus Walk from October 14-17.  They are excited to share more with anyone who is interested in knowing more! Or you can view the Walk to Emmaus online at http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/