COMMUNITY NEWS: In September, the Board of Directors expressed concern about proceeding with further plans for an Emmaus event without first assessing whether there was sufficient community support. The Board made tentative plans for a Women's Walk to be held in March of 2025, and put together a community survey to help assess the commitment level of our members. Access to the survey was given via emails to all registered community members, and via a post on the community's private Facebook group. The survey window was closed on October 14th.
Upon review of the survey submissions, the Board has assessed that our commitment level is not sufficient; therefore, the Board has made the difficult decision to not proceed with the March Women's Walk.
At the November (26th) Gathering, the small-group discussion time focused on our community's next steps; the thoughts and ideas shared were honest and productive. Folks are encouraged to send additional thoughts or ideas via email to our Community Lay Director, Cheryl Wartenbee (
The New-Ark Area Emmaus Community is made up of persons who have attended an Emmaus Ministries or equivalent spiritual renewal experience. The Community is hosted by First United Methodist Church in Newark, Ohio.
Persons who attended an Emmaus or equivalent experience elsewhere may become members of New-Ark Area Emmaus by participating in its activities, and by registering their contact information with the Community.
Community Gatherings, open to all, are held in the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Gatherings are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Gatherings are preceded by food and fellowship at 6:30 PM, and begin with music at 6:45 PM.
For information about Emmaus ministry event offering dates and application/registration forms, please see our Dates & Forms page.
