What is Chrysalis®?
Before it becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes through a growth stage during which it is called a "chrysalis." Chrysalis is the name chosen for the youth and young adult version of The Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because it symbolizes how Christ can transform you into something beyond your dreams when you grow beyond yourself, opening your life to Jesus' power and love.
Like Walk to Emmaus weekends, Chrysalis "Flights" (for 10th through 12th graders, ages 15-18) and "Journeys" (for young adults, ages 19-24) are three-day events. This three-day spiritual renewal time provides an opportunity for youth and young adults to learn more about faith, to experience Christian love and support, and to make new faith commitments. Like the Walk to Emmaus, persons of all denominations are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Greater Columbus, New-Ark Area, and Reynoldsburg Emmaus Communities are partners in supporting the Columbus-area Chrysalis C.A.R.E.S. community. Chrysalis C.A.R.E.S. weekends are held at Stonybrook United Methodist Church in Gahanna. See the Chrysalis registration form for the dates of the Chrysalis weekends this year.
The New-Ark Area Emmaus Community’s representative to the Chrysalis C.A.R.E.S. board is Cinda Borden. For more information about Chrysalis, please feel free to contact Cinda via email at chrysalis(at)new-arkemmaus.org, or visit the Chrysalis C.A.R.E.S. website.