Spring 2024 Walks:
April 4 - 7 Men's Walk # 166 @ Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford IL
April 11-14 Women's Walk # 167 @ Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford IL
A Journey with Christ
While they were talking and discussion, Jesus himself came near and walked with them – Luke 24:15.
The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers.
The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, communities, and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others.
What happens on the Emmaus Weekend?
You will enjoy three days of singing, learning, laughing, worshipping, reflecting, praying, and participating in small groups. Discussions center around fifteen talks given by laity and clergy. These talks present the theme of God’s grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian community, and how it is expressed in the world. You’ll also discover how grace is real in your life, how to live a life of grace, and how you bring that grace to others.
You will have the opportunity to participate in the daily celebration of Holy Communion and to understand more fully the body of Christ. You will experience God’s grace through the prayers and acts of anonymous service offered by the Emmaus community. You will leave with an experience of Christian love in action that will equip you for new levels of grace-filled service and leadership.