What is the Walk
to Emmaus?
"[We] were reminded that
Emmaus is not an 'emotional bubble-bath.' It is essentially
a journey with Jesus Christ. The main focus is not how wonderfully
close we have grown with each other, but how much closer we
are to Christ and how much more effective we are as servants
in his church.' -Clergyman from Illinois
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended
to strengthen the local church through the development of
Christian disciples and leaders. The Walk to Emmaus experience
begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity, comprised
of fifteen talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God's
grace, disciplines of 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 "Emmaus community," made up of those who have
attended an Emmaus weekend, support the 72-hour experience
with a prayer vigil, by preparing and serving meals, and
other acts of love and self-giving. The Emmaus Walk usually
begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday evening. Men
and women attend separate weekends.
The Llano Estacado Emmaus Community uses Mercy Retreat
Center for many of their "Walks".
This non-denominational group offers an exciting life-changing
retreat that is open to all.
We, here at Mercy Retreat Center, are honored to be a part
of this worthwhile ministry to all of God's people.
We do not take care of registration for these retreats.
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