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What is Emmaus? (See also "What is Chrysalis")
The objective of Walk to Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work. It does not seek to compete with local churches but rather to energize members for service in their local churches.
Emmaus Walks are held from Thursday evening thru Sunday evening at Camp Fortson Retreat Center, in Hampton, GA.
The Atlanta South Walk to Emmaus (ASWTE) Community sponsors 4-6 Walks per year.
Individuals who attend an Emmaus Walk are called "pilgrims."
Emmaus Walks are conducted in a cloistered environment,and male pilgrims attend a separate weekend from female pilgrims.
An ordained spiritual director is present during each Emmaus Walk.
There is a standard agenda for all Emmaus Walks, consisting of a series of talks given by both lay members and clergy.
There are no secrets on Walks. The agenda is usually shared only with the team members who are working the Walk. This is by design so that pilgrims can "participate" in the current event rather than "anticipating" any upcoming events.
Upon completing their Walks, pilgrims become members of the ASWTE community and are eligible to sponsor others for upcoming Emmaus Walks and work as team members on future Emmaus Walks.
There are more than 1000 active participants in the ASWTE/ASCF community.
The ASWTE Community holds monthly Gatherings at supporting churches on the second Friday of each month at 7:00 PM. Gatherings provide opportunities for fellowship, worship, prayer, and planning for upcoming Emmaus weekends.
Members of the community may bring guests to the Gatherings to introduce them to the Walk to Emmaus.
The Walk to Emmaus encourages brothers and sisters in Christ to hold each other accountable, and to share each others joys and sorrows, by participating routinely in small "Reunion Groups" (two or more people).
For more information about the National Walk to Emmaus ministries, please visit the Upper Room Emmaus website.
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