The
vision for Emmaus groups is to provide the means for real Christian community
to develop. An Emmaus group is a place to learn and grow from reading
and sharing Scripture or books from the Christian tradition; grow closer
to Christ through prayer; a place and context out of which to discern
what gifts one has for ministry and integrate what one proclaims inside
the church building with what one does out in the world. We believe this
is a powerful way for the parish to grow, both in terms of spiritual depth
and of assimilation of new members.
“The Emmaus Group ministry at St. Matthew’s is dedicated
to the development and growth of the individual through small groups.
These groups provide a safe environment for people to experience personally
Christ’s presence and power through weekly gatherings devoted
to caring, fellowship, study, prayer, worship, and outreach. Emmaus
groups are committed to fostering not only the spiritual growth and
transformation of individuals, but the spiritual growth and transformation
of the entire parish.”
The
vision for Emmaus groups is to provide the means for real Christian community
to develop. An Emmaus group is a place to learn and grow from reading
and sharing Scripture or books from the Christian tradition; grow closer
to Christ through prayer; a place and context out of which to discern
what gifts one has for ministry and integrate what one proclaims inside
the church building with what one does out in the world. We believe this
is a powerful way for the parish to grow, both in terms of spiritual depth
and of assimilation of new members.