What is
the Walk to Emmaus?
Emmaus is a three-day retreat, which starts on a Thursday evening
and concludes on Sunday around 6pm. The purpose of Emmaus is the development of Christian
leaders, with the goal of strengthening the local church. The Walk to Emmaus is sponsored
by the Upper Room of the Methodist Church, and although distinctively Methodist it is
attended by Christians from many denominations and affiliations. Emmaus is open to
Christians of all ages who are seeking a closer walk with Christ.
What is
Chrysalis?
Chrysalis, a high-energy youth and young adult retreat,
is similar to
The Walk to Emmaus. Its goal is to strengthen and develop the faith of young people and
enable them to be the future leaders of the church.
Kennesaw
Chrysalis and Emmaus Community
Who
are we?
Over
100 members of KUMC have been on either the Walk to Emmaus or Chrysalis weekends. Today
these people serve The Risen Savior in a variety of ways at Kennesaw UMC. These
individuals live out their call to prayer and action, to personal spiritual growth and to
concern for their community and world.
There
are a number of reunion groups, focused on continuing their spiritual growth and
supporting one another by prayer and seeking God’s will for their lives.
The
community meets together periodically for a “Gathering”, this is a time of
fellowship, praise and testimony.
I
am interested. How do I find out more?
Do you know someone who has been? Ask
them about their experience.
Do you
want someone to contact you and answer your questions?
E-Mail
Jeremy or Elizabeth Wren your request or
ask the Pastor:
Wallace Wheeles, Senior Pastor. All have attended Emmaus weekends and are active in the Community.
I
want to go on Emmaus. How do I apply?
To
attend an Emmaus or Chrysalis weekend you must have a sponsor. This is a person who has
already attended an Emmaus or Chrysalis weekend. The sponsor has several very important
responsibilities. First they will be able to answer any questions that you may have. Their
second duty is that they will take you to the King’s Retreat center, located about 30
minutes from Kennesaw, and bring you home after the retreat ends on Sunday evening. They
will also be in prayer for you before during and after the weekend.
Reunion Groups
Sunday Sisters - meets 1st, 3rd & 5th
Sundays of every month at 8:30am at the church
Sowin' Rainbows - meets at 7:30am on
Wednesdays
Saturday Sisters - meets alternate
Saturdays at 8:00am in members homes
Sunday Gentlemen - meets alternate
Sundays at 7:00am at the church
Joyful
Noise - meets 2nd & 4th Sundays of every month at 8:00am at the
church.
Links
Upper
Room information
www.upperroom.org/emmaus/walk.html
www.upperroom.org/chrysalis
