The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church by developing Christian disciples and leaders.
- What we do with our lives matters, and the priorities we choose matter
- The Grace of God is difficult to comprehend, but fundamental to our personal growth
- We believe all Christians are disciples, each blessed with different skills
- We believe we don’t have to accept the world as we know it and that we can change it
- Perseverance is a fundamental human characteristic, but Christians view it differently
What happens on the Walk to Emmaus?
Luke 24:15 “As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them”.
- Every person on the walk is prayed for by name every minute of the 72 hours they are on the walk
- There are 15 talks delivered over the 3 days with strong references to the Bible
- Volunteers serve three meals, morning and afternoon tea, and abundant food.
- The Emmaus community holds three church services during the walk, where prayer and thanksgiving are the focus.
- During the walk, you will be left in no doubt that God loves you as you look into the eyes of people you know and strangers who come together simply to show you God’s love.
The Walk to Emmaus is a “Health Farm” for your faith. This fourth-day movement will revitalise your faith and passion for Christ and prepare you for your walk with Christ the next day and every day thereafter.
The walk to Emmaus is a time for reflection, to experience Christ’s love in a way that will touch you deeply, challenge you emotionally, and leave you knowing without doubt that you are loved, cherished, and relevant.
The movement started in the USA in 1957, and in 1985, the Uniting Church became the official sponsor of the Australian Walk to Emmaus movement, which aimed to make Emmaus a spiritual renewal centre for church leadership.
The Walk to Emmaus has grown rapidly in Australia. There are now 24 communities nationwide, including at least one in every state and territory.
The Walk to Emmaus is a “Health Farm” for your faith. This fourth-day movement will revitalise your faith and passion for Christ and prepare you for your walk with Christ the next day and every day thereafter.
The walk to Emmaus is a time for reflection, to experience Christ’s love in a way that will touch you deeply, challenge you emotionally, and leave you knowing without doubt that you are loved, cherished, and relevant.
The movement started in the USA in 1957, and in 1985, the Uniting Church officially sponsored the Australian Walk to Emmaus movement. The movement aimed to make Emmaus a spiritual renewal centre for church leadership.
The Walk to Emmaus has grown rapidly in Australia. There are now 24 communities nationwide, including at least one in every state and territory.
Can anyone attend a Walk to Emmaus?
The short answer is yes, but a current Emmaus community member must recommend you. We do it this way because the person who recommends you has certain responsibilities they need to accept to make your three days at Emmaus memorable.