The Seven Mile Walk With Jesus (formerly Maryland Emmaus) and several related activities such as Upper Room Emmaus, Lutheran Rainbow and the Tres Dias programs, have their roots in the Roman Catholic Cursillo de Cristianidad (Short Course in Christianity) movement.

The Seven Mile Walk With Jesus is a ecumenical 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 servant hood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."

The Walk experience begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity, comprised of talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God's grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the church.  The course is wrapped in prayer and meditation, special times of worship and daily celebration of Holy Communion.  Those who have attended a weekend, support the 72-hour experience with a prayer vigil, by preparing and serving meals, and other acts of love and self-giving.  The Walk typically begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday evening.  Men and women attend separate weekends.

After the three days, participants are encouraged to meet regularly in small groups.  The members of the small groups challenge and support one another in faithful living.  Participants seek to Christianize their environments of family, job, and community through the ministry of their congregations.  The three-day experience and follow-up groups strengthen and renew Christian people as disciples of Jesus Christ and as active members of the body of Christ in mission to the world.

More information about Seven Mile Walk With Jesus on their website.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER AND WHO TO CONTACT

To get involved in the Seven Mile Walk With Jesus, each person must have a sponsor who has already attended the Walk.   If you have a friend who has made their Walk, ask your friend to tell you about his or her experience with the program.  Your friend can help you decide whether or not you would find the experience helpful.  You can also contact one of the following members of SPUMC who will be glad to tell you more about the program:

Alice Allor 410 544-4647,   Dawn Cullis 410 647-1786,   Ann Harrison 410 987-4182,

Reid Reininger 410-551-7818,  Bob & Katherine Geissler 410-987-1571,  Lois Rutledge 410 647-3781

Seven Mile Walk With Jesus 2015 Walk Schedule 

If you have already made youR Seven Mile Walk With Jesus, OR HAVE BEEN TO

Cursillo, Emmaus, Lutheran Rainbow, Tres Dias or Chrysalis

 We invite you to become a part of our Severna Park United Methodist Church Walk Community and receive our newsletters.

Please email Bob Geissler, or call 410-987-1571.

THE NORTH ARUNDEL GATHERING (NAG)

Held at Severna Park United Methodist Church

Monthly Gatherings are held at various locations throughout the month. The Gathering for our area is called "North Arundel Gathering" (NAG) and is held at Severna Park United Methodist Church on the 4th Friday of the month at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary.  NAG meetings are open to all those who have attended the Seven Mile Walk With Jesus, Cursillo, Emmaus, Lutheran Rainbow, Tres Dias or Chrysalis.   Please join us.

Music is  led by Steve Henderson augmented by musicians from our church and others from the surrounding NAG churches.  Many of you who have been attending the Gatherings in the past have been inspired by Steve and his music.

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