Walk To Emmaus

The Walk to Emmaus is a Spiritual renewal weekend—not an actual walk. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. – Luke 24:15

The Walk to Emmaus offers today’s disciples an opportunity, much like the disciples of Jesus’ time, to rediscover Christ’s presence in their lives, gain a fresh understanding of God’s transforming grace, and form friendships that foster faith and support spiritual maturity.

The weekend begins on Thursday evening and concludes late Sunday afternoon. Participants step out of the outside world for 72 hours. They are asked to be fully attentive to the events of the weekend: no outside interruptions, remain for the entire weekend, and only emergency phone calls or text messages.

The weekend 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 and by preparing and serving meals, as well as other acts of love and self-giving.  Men and women attend separate walks. We are part of the Houston Bay Area Emmaus Community and Walks are held at the Lodge in Danbury.

FUMC Pearland’s Emmaus Community stands ready to sponsor church members who wish to attend the retreat. Through the years, we have experienced a large Emmaus Community and it has benefitted our spiritual growth to do so. To connect with our community, contact Susan McElya, smcelya@fumcpearland.org or 281-485-1466.

Upcoming Walks

2026 Men’s and Women’s Walks

Women's Walk #110 | May 28-31, 2026

Spanish Women's Walk #112 | September 17-20, 2026

Men's Walk #113 | October 1-4, 2026

Women's Walk #114 | November 12-15, 2026

FAQ

  • Emmaus is for people who want to grow spiritually. It is for persons who want to understand the Christian faith more fully and to mature as disciples of Jesus Christ.

    Emmaus is for building faith and discipleship. It is not for working through grief or psychological problems.

    Emmaus is ecumenical in Christian theological outlook, designed for fostering unity in Christ. It is a common meeting ground for the great diversity of Christians in our churches who celebrate their unity in Christ and feel they can learn from one another, be they traditionalists, progressives, conservatives, activists, or charismatics. Emmaus is for those who seek to follow Christ without regard to labels and camps.

    Emmaus is a concentrated three-day course in Christianity. It is not a relaxing retreat. Don’t bring work from the office or have hopes of taking an afternoon off to read.  Except for break times, Emmaus is a very full experience. Come with empty hands and open hearts, planning to give yourself completely to the Emmaus Walk.

  • Be yourself. Come with openness. Commit to the whole three-day course. Leave your world behind for 72 hours.

  • Susan McElya at smcelya@fumcpearland.org or 281-485-1466