Emmaus Communities
Emmaus Communities (ECs) are groups of 20 to 60 adults at varying stages of life and faith. We meet every Sunday for conversation and study, engaging the deep questions of faith and looking beyond pat answers to a fuller understanding of how God’s wisdom shapes our lives.
Adventures with Scripture
Join us this year in ECs as we explore the many facets of scripture, holding the Bible up to the light and looking carefully at:
- The text itself: paying attention to its significant literary features.
- Behind the text: taking note of historical and cultural context.
- In front of the text: exploring how our social location and traditions influence the way we read scripture.
Whether you have been studying the Bible for years or are just picking it up for the first time, we hope these shared explorations will illuminate new insights and inspire you to read, interpret, pray, and live out Scripture more deeply.
To listen to previous recordings of EC Panel Conversations, click here.
Find an Emmaus Community
We have three communities ranging in size from 20+ participants (ECs 4/1 and 5) to 65 participants (EC 3). Each EC upholds the community values in their own unique way. You are invited to “stop by” any of our EC gatherings on Sunday mornings. Leaders from each of our communities are eager to connect with you to share more information and welcome you.
Watch Previous EC Panels
09/26/21—Adventures with Scripture: A Conversation with Your First Pres Pastors
10/31/21—Adventures with Scripture: Behind the Pulpit
12/12/21—Behind the Text: Holding the Simultaneously Holy and Human of Scripture
01/23/22—The Role of Readers in Interpretation
02/13/22—The Canonical Collection: How We Got the Bible and Why It Matters
03/27/22—Dwelling with Scripture
2021-22 Schedule
Contact
Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga
Associate Pastor for Christian Formation
[email protected]
Emmaus Community | Send request for further information and Zoom meeting link to: | Emmaus Community Team |
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Community 3 11:30 AM–12:30 PM Geneva Hall 202 and virtual via Zoom |
[email protected] | Facilitator: Michael Barram Hosts: Linda & Steve Hawkins, Claudia & Daly Jordan-Koch, Clark Sept |
Community 4/1 11:30 AM–12:30 PM Geneva Hall 206 and virtual via Zoom |
[email protected] | Facilitators: Pat Phillips, Christin Cooper, Avon Leong Hosts: Barbara & Ray Pedersen |
Community 5 11:30 AM–12:30 PM Geneva Hall 207 and virtual via Zoom |
[email protected] | Facilitator: Chris Corwin Host: Elwanda Gammill |