Gatherings
Gatherings begin at 7:27 pm. Gatherings are an adult only event. We do not provide childcare.
Upcoming Gatherings
We will have 4 Praise and Worship Gatherings in 2026:
February 20, 2026 – Christ Church UMC 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207 (7:27pm)
May 15, 2026- Mosiac UMC- 8008 St Andrews Church Road, Louisville, KY 40258 (7:27 pm)
August 22, 2026- Agape Wilderness Center- 831 Barebone Road, Bedford, KY 40006 (Community Picnic & Potluck) Time TBD
November 20, 2026-Fern Creek UMC- 6727 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291 (7:27pm)
If your church would like to host a Gathering, contact the Community Lay Director at tammyu14119@gmail.com
Walks
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with prayerful discernment and an invitation from a sponsor. After an individual accepts this invitation, they complete an application.
Walk Dates
2026
Men’s Walk #183 February 26-March 1, 2026 Lay Director: George Bell
Women’s Walk # 184 March 12-15, 2026 Lay Director: Joni Pardue
Men’s Walk #185 October 8-11, 2026 Lay Director: TBD
Women’s Walk#186 October 22-25, 2026 Lay Director: TBD
2027
Men’s Walk #187 February 25-28, 2027 Lay Director: TBD
Women’s Walk #188 March 11-14, 2027 Lay Director: TBD
Men’s Walk #189 October 7-10, 2027 Lay Director: TBD
Women’s Walk #190 October 21-24, 2027 Lay Director: TBD
Application
Easily register by EITHER:
- completing the online form (preferred) OR
- downloading, completing and mailing the Word version from link below.
The $25.00 hold fee is non -refundable and non-transferable. If the full fee is paid in advance for a pilgrim and they do not attend their scheduled Walk, that money (minus the $25.00) can be applied only for that pilgrim for a future Walk. If cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the Walk, the full fee (Minus the $25.00 deposit) can be refunded. If cancellation or no show 30 days or less before the Walk, no money will be refunded.
The deadline for accepting applications will be Monday at 9:00am the week of the Walk. Any application received after that time will be moved to the next upcoming walk.
ONLINE: https://pci.jotform.com/form/221227670125145
PAPER APPLICATION: https://louisvilleemmaus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LAEC-Walk-to-Emmaus-Application-20250226.docx
Contact the Registrar with any questions, special accommodations or requests.
TIMING FOR EACH WALK
Send-Off (Thursday) 7:30pm- GYM
Sponsor’s Hour (Thursday) 7:45pm – Chapel
Candlelight (Saturday) 8:00pm – GYM
Closing (Sunday) 4:30pm -GYM
MEAL SERVER ARRIVAL TIMES
To sign up to serve a meal click:
https://louisvilleemmaus.com/members/serve-meal
| Friday | Breakfast 7:30am | Lunch 12:00 noon | Supper 5:00pm |
| Saturday | Breakfast 7:15am | Lunch 11:45am | Supper 5:10pm |
| Sunday | Breakfast 7:30am | Lunch 11:30 am |
If you would like to make/provide Agape: Pillow Agape is 20-30 pieces (depending on the number of pilgrims attending) and Table Agape is generally 70 pieces (pilgrims and team). Snack Agape and Drinks are always welcome. Please place homemade goodies in individual portions in baggies.