Six-week Walk to Emmaus

Learn more about Jesus, yourself, and your community

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This downloadable resource, written by the Rev. Dr. Dawn Alitz for the Lilly Endowment Thriving in Ministry initiative, is available free for Faith+Leaders and their congregations. Simply click on the below to obtain your free copy.

Ready to explore your faith more intentionally? The Walk to Emmaus is a six-week experience of learning more about Jesus, yourself, and the people in your community. Each week, on Sunday, read the short description of the week along with the suggested scripture. If it’s helpful, write or print out the text to post in a place you often encounter throughout the week. Then, on Monday through Thursday, let the text speak into your daily life in the focused ways suggested through the questions. If other opportunities bring the text to mind, take notice—there’s no telling where Jesus may show up in your day or week! On Friday, take some time to reflect on your experiences and notes from the entire week. If you are doing this with a friend or small group, this would be a great time to connect for conversation; if you do this on your own, a journal works well, too.

This resource includes QR codes to download five spiritual practices that you’ll be introduced to as you make the “walk to Emmaus.” And if this experience ignites your interest in doing more, there are several options included to extend your learning journey.

Download this free PDF guide and share in your ministry context!
“Six-week Walk to Emmaus” is a journey made up of daily scripture readings and reflection time. By taking time to look at scripture and your life, you’re invited into a deeper understanding of your faith and spirituality.

  • Dawn Alitz

    Dr. Alitz’s expertise is in the area of adult faith formation, coaching, and program coordination. Before joining the Luther staff in 2016, she had over twenty years of experience in congregational leadership in both mission-start and established congregations. She has her ACC credentialing with the International Coaching Federation, trained with the Global Team Coaching Institute, and is well-known within ELCA and ecumenical circles for her work with adaptive leadership, developing online learning opportunities, and collaborating with various networks of educational and synodical professionals. Dr. Alitz's role at Luther places her in a unique position to equip leaders to engage the Gospel in the 21st century by designing, piloting, and building out new business models for theological education and congregational leadership.

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