The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to
strengthen the local church through the development of Christian
disciples and leaders. The program's approach seriously considers
the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's
disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with a 72-hour retreat emphasizing themes of God's grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the church. The "Emmaus Community," is made up of those who have attended an Emmaus or Chrysalis weekend. The community gathers monthly for fellowship and communion. During and after the three days, Emmaus leaders encourage participants to meet regularly in small groups to challenge and support each other as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Although connected through The Upper Room to The United Methodist Church, The Walk to Emmaus is ecumenical.
To understand more about the Walk to Emmaus and see the impact that the Walk to Emmaus has on the lives of participants, please view this 10 minute video.
You may now make donations to the Lansing Area Emmaus Community though PayPal, Venmo or credit cards by using our handy form. You may also wish to use this to pay the fees for attending an Emmaus Walk. Just click on the button above to be taken to the appropriate page for payment.
The LAEC board meets face to face at 7:00pm the second Tuesday of each month at
Pilgrim Global Methodist Church
2965 W Parks Road
St Johns, MI 48879
All community members are welcome. Zoom options may be available in the future.
The Upper Room Ministry Manager is a secure data base tool to enable members of the community to electronically record your contact information, sign up to work on walks, view walk information, to record involvement in a Fourth Day Group, etc.
The community gathers each month for fellowship, a potluck dinner, singing, a devotional time, and communion. All are welcome.
At each location there will be potluck,
worship with communion, and sponsorship training.
The locations are:
Lansing Gathering
Every month on the second Friday at 6:00pm
Tower Baptist Church
6157 Tower Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
North Gathering
Every month on the second Friday at 6:00pm:
Seville Church of God
8360 W Monroe Rd
Elwell, MI 48832
Ionia Gathering
Every month on the second Saturday at 4:30pm:
LeValley GMC
4018 Kelsey Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
To access the LAEC Calendar click above.
To access the Prayer Vigil sign up, click the Walk event in the calendar. Then click the link that is there.
Men’s Emmaus Walk #110
Date:
March 11-14, 2027
Location: St Louis Church of Christ
1075 W Monroe Rd
St Louis, MI 48880
Discount Deadline: Feb 11
Application Deadline: Feb 25
Women’s
Emmaus Walk #109
Date: Sept 24-27, 2026
Location: St Louis Church of Christ
1075 W Monroe Rd
St Louis, MI 48880
Discount Deadline: Aug 27
Application Deadline: Sept 10
Keryx Weekends
Two Locations
Dates: To Be Determined
Location: Correctional Facility
Boyer Rd, Carson City, MI
To attend the weekend Serenade or Closing: Contact Tom at Tom.Blanken@sbcglobal.net
Dates: To Be Determined
Location: Correctional Facility
Croswell Rd, St Louis, MI
To attend the weekend Serenade or Closing: Contact Wayne Johnson at
stfserenade@gmail.com
Chrysalis Girls Flight
#54
(ages 13-21)
Date: July 17-19, 2026
Location: TBA
Lay Director:
Chrysalis Boys Flight
#53
(ages 13-21)
Date: July 17-19, 2026
Location: TBA
Lay Director:
Chrysalis Rushs
Bring your own food and beverage
Dates for 2026, See the Flight of Hope website for details