Pentecost is often celebrated as the birthday of the Church. It is the day that we remember when the Holy Spirit first descended upon and moved among the disciples, calling them to continue the work of Jesus Christ in the world. Often it is celebrated by those gathering wearing red (the color that generally symbolizes the movement of Holy Spirit in liturgical colors)…
The Road to Emmaus story in the bible (Luke 24:13-32) is where we got our name; Emmaus Homes. Emmaus was a village, and on the afternoon of Resurrection Day, two disciples of Jesus were walking on the road from Jerusalem back to their home in Emmaus. As they walk, a man joins them; a man they do not recognize. To celebrate Easter, read this story at the link below…
Holy Week is the last week of the Christian season of Lent. During Holy Week, we remember how Jesus ate a final meal with his disciples, and then was betrayed, arrested, and crucified. Find out how we celebrate at Emmaus…
Spiritual Care is growing at Emmaus! When covid-19 entered our lives last March we were not able to continue to do things the way we were doing them before yet it was affirmed how crucial our Spiritual Care work is for the overall well-being of the Emmaus Community…
Written by Rev. Cindy Bumb, Vice President of Spiritual Care When Emmaus made the decision on March 13 to quarantine our clients in their homes
Written by Pastor Andrea Asselmeier We are now in the midst of the season of Lent, the time of preparing our hearts for Holy Week
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
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
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
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
Join us in helping people with developmental disabilities live like you and me.
