The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to
strengthen the local church through the growth and development of Christian
disciples and leaders. Mirroring Christ’s model of servanthood, the program is
designed to encourage us as disciples to be a “servant of all.”
From Thursday evening to Sunday evening, participants are wrapped
in prayer, meditation, times of worship, and daily celebration of Holy
Communion.
The weekend is 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 His church. Following the
weekend, small groups are available to inspire, equip, and challenge one
another in faithful living. Those who have attended an Emmaus weekend are part
of the community and can support future walks through the prayer vigil,
preparing and serving meals, and other acts of love and self-giving. Located in
the Central Piedmont of North Carolina, our community stretches from Marion to
Shelby to Concord to Statesville, and beyond. Held at Camp Tekoa Foothills (previously known as Camp Loy White) in
Casar/Belwood, we host one Men’s and one Women’s walk in both the Spring and
Fall. A long-held tradition dating back to 1990.
The walk is sponsored by The Upper Room, a ministry unit of the General
Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church and offers walks through
local Emmaus groups around the world. Although connected through The Upper
Room, The Walk to Emmaus is ecumenical.
