Chrysalis

A Journey with Christ

In 1984, Chrysalis was developed as a youth counterpart to the Walk to Emmaus. It is designed for high school youth ages 15 to 18, the age when young people are beginning to make decisions about religion, lifestyle, vocation, and lifelong relationships.

Like the Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis is designed to develop leaders, deepen faith, and revitalize the spirit. The Holy Spirit works through Chrysalis to awaken in youth a love and passion for God and to encourage them to live into the new life Christ offers.

What is a Flight?

The Chrysalis Flight calls youth to receive the dynamic friendship God offers through Jesus Christ. It inspires youth to become the unique and beautiful expressions of God’s image they were created to be. It calls them to grow together in the grace and love of Jesus Christ.

The Chrysalis weekend is offered separately for girls and boys to allow freedom to explore their relationship with God without worrying about how they may appear to the other gender. It provides an opportunity outside their local congregations or youth groups to grow in their faith alongside their peers.

Chrysalis is open to members of ALL Christian denominations.

What happens at a Chrysalis Flight?

Three days of singing, learning, laughing, worshiping, reflecting, praying and participating in small groups.  Discussions center around fourteen talks given by youth, adult laity and clergy.  These talks present the theme of God’s grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and how it is expressed in the world.  Youth discover how grace is real in their life, how to live a life of grace, and how share that grace with others.

Flight Details:

What to Bring / What to Wear

The Emmaus/Chrysalis Community has been praying for you already! We are happy and excited to meet you and greet you and get to know you on your upcoming Chrysalis Flight. The Chrysalis experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so as much as you can, free yourself mentally as well as spiritually for this weekend. 

Your sponsor will have the necessary phone numbers in case of an emergency, and will make them available to your family in case they need to contact you. Be sure your family has your sponsor’s contact information. Please no cell phones or electronics.

You will NOT need to bring your own snacks for the weekend.

You will need to bring

• Comfortable, causal clothes. Most of the time will be spent in the conference room which can be chilly, so bring a sweater or jacket
• Toiletry items including washcloth and towel
• Bedding for a twin bed to include: Sleeping bag OR sheets, pillow, pillow case and blankets
• Jacket or rain wear based on the weather forecast. We will be walking between buildings for activities
• Medications, glasses/contacts (if you use them)
• Flashlight
• A pair of Tennis shoes or closed toe shoes
• Cash or check to purchase books if you are interested

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