by Emmaus Homes | Jan 31, 2020 | Client Success, Donate, Spiritual Care, What We Do
During most worship services for our two Emmaus congregations, an offering is taken. Many clients bring a money offering, believing that it’s part of their Christian discipleship to give something back to God and to the work of the church. Unlike most churches,...
by Emmaus Homes | Nov 10, 2019 | Spiritual Care, Who We Are
Every once in a while, someone asks, “Where did Emmaus Homes get its name?” The answer is simple—Emmaus Homes is a faith-based organization, related to the United Church of Christ, and Emmaus is in the Bible, in Luke 24:13-32. Emmaus was a village, and on the...
by Emmaus Homes | Oct 15, 2019 | Careers, Spiritual Care, Team Members
Retirement marks the end of a person’s working career, and deciding when to retire is one of the biggest decisions you will make in life. It is a bittersweet moment to see a fellow coworker move on to the next chapter in their life, but knowing they put in the...
by Emmaus Homes | Jul 5, 2018 | Spiritual Care, What We Do
Written by Rev. Cindy Bumb, VP of Spiritual Care You’re probably aware that Emmaus Homes is celebrating our 125th Anniversary, beginning this month. You probably also know that Emmaus is a faith-based organization. But do you know how these things are connected? On...
by Emmaus Homes | Jun 1, 2018 | Client Success, Spiritual Care, What We Do
Last Sunday was part of a special day for Paul and his housemates as they formally joined the membership of St. Paul’s UCC in Marthasville. I was fortunate to be with them and share in their experience. At the beginning of the service, the men were presented as...
by Emmaus Homes | Mar 5, 2018 | Spiritual Care, What We Do
In my experience so far, what amazes me most about the congregation that gathers for worship at Emmaus is their instinctive ability to be not only welcoming of all people but inclusive of all people, just as they are. There are no preconceived notions about how people...
