Central California Walk to Emmaus is a non-profit organization that produces three day retreats for Christians to experience the Love of Jesus Christ as they never have before. It is one of many such organizations around the world that are affiliated with The Upper Room. Though sponsored by the United Methodist Church, the Walk to Emmaus celebrates the diversity of many denominations through the unity of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. All Christians are welcome and encouraged to participate.
General Information about the Weekend
All prior Emmaus pilgrims are welcome to the special services during the Walks, whether they are working on a team or not. The schedule for these events is as follows:
- Candlelight 8:00pm
- Mananitas 5:15am
- Closing 2:45pm
Note: Men only at the men’s Mananitas. Women only at the women’s. If you are not working on a live-in team, please bring your own flowers.
Ways To Get Involved
Volunteer for Prayer Vigil: The 24-hour prayer vigil is staffed from 6:00am until 11:00pm by the on-site teams, but the remaining hours are manned by off-site members of the community. You may volunteer for a one-hour time slot from 11:00pm until 5:00am for either the Men’s or Women’s Walks (or both) by contacting the Agape Boss for the weekends.
Write Agape: Hand-write a note to each new Pilgrim and the team members. Please sort your Agape alphabetically before you drop it off in the Agape room. Each member of the team and the community is asked to write one hand written note to each Pilgrim. In addition to your written letters, notes, and cards, you may also give “pillow Agape”. The community rules require that any “pillow Agape” be given to all of the Pilgrims so no one feels left out. Agape gifts should be kept simple and need to be small enough to fit inside an Agape sack. If you want to give your Pilgrim a large gift, please wait until after Closing. Be sure to deliver your Agape to the Agape Room early so the team has time to sort it into the bags.
CCWTE Food Policy
It is the desire of the Central California Board of Walk to Emmaus to state the policy for preparing and serving “Special Diet” meals to our pilgrims and workers. We have in the past and will continue to do whatever is needed to prepare meals to meet the “Medical” and “Spiritual” dietary needs of our community while on the walks. This includes the Vegetarian/Vegan menus. We will continue to seek advice on how to prepare foods to meet those needs, and as any need arises. The most important thing to remember is that we are all brothers and sisters in “The Body of Christ” and serve him together. We love and appreciate each one of you!
Child Care for Walk Events
Child care is not provided for Closing or Candlelight. Out of respect for the Pilgrims, please do not bring children to these events.