A Christian Community That Loves Christ Jesus
From Abilene, Texas and the surrounding areas, from all churches, all denominations.
Emmaus is for all who want to unwrap the LOVE and GRACE Jesus has for you.
* * * IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE * * *
Big Country Emmaus Community,
There have been some changes in leadership and views within the Upper Room, the governing body of Emmaus, that have led to differing opinions about the future direction of our community. Some people cannot support these changes, while others may find they can. Over the past several months, facts and opinions have been expressed, and we know that each person, family, and church has beliefs about which direction our community should go.
We are asking each person in our community to pray about this issue between now and our next Community Meeting, then attend in person to vote on whether the Big Country Emmaus Community should remain affiliated with the Upper Room or separate from the Upper Room.
This vote will be held on November 3 at 6:30 PM at Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, Texas. Members must be present in person to vote.
2027 Board Member Elections Postponed until December Community
Upcoming Events
Members Information
Opportunity to Work a Walk and Payment Info
If you haven’t worked a Walk this calendar year and are interested please email us and we will get your information to the TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE. Members are eligible to work a Walk and a Chrysalis each year. Team fees are $200.00. We want everyone to have the opportunity to work. Email your name, Walk #, current email and phone number. bcemmaus@gmail.com
Team Fee You can now pay your Walk team fees through PAYPAL. There is a small administrative processing fee of $7.50.
Walk Application And Sponsorship
The 2022 Walk Application has now become easier for you to just fill-in, print out, and mail to PO Box 5080; Abilene, TX 79608. All applications are due to the registrar no later than the Friday prior to the Walk. They may be postmarked on Friday prior to the Walk. The maximum number of pilgrims on a Walk or Flight is 36. The cost of the walks and flights is $200.00 for pilgrims and all team members.
Check out our sponsorship page. Good sponsorship is key to a good community.
Agape
Please note that if you are preparing agape for any walk you will need to provide: 82 pieces which will provide a piece for the entire team and each pilgrim.
Please provide 48 pieces if your agape is to be worn and know that it will only be distributed to the pilgrims and table leaders. Please NO special gifts for ONE person.
All sponsors need to do 82 pieces of agape!
About
Walk To Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus is an ecumenical movement that is grounded theologically and institutionally by The Upper Room ministry unit of the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
Chrysalis
Chrysalis is the name chosen for the youth version of the Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because it symbolizes the spiritual growth that is essential between adolescence and adulthood.
Kairos
Kairos Prison Ministry is a ministry addressing the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, and children to their families and to those who work in the prison environment.
Quick Links
Looking for a Reunion Group
Find some great information about the importance of being involved in a group, how to form a group or how to find a reunion group! Get involved!
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Walk Questionaire
Please help your community by expressing your interests in serving on a team.