Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?"
Luke 24:31-32
In short, we promise:
Real People. Real Life. Real Faith.
Real People. Real Life. Real Faith.
A church home for all
We are an open and inclusive Episcopal community in Surprise, Arizona seeking everyone who wishes to live the Gospel commandment to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself. Serving all of our neighbors by honoring and affirming the gifts given to every individual of any age, race, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, ethnicity, religion, marital status, employment status, economic status, political affiliation, and personal ability.
Rooted in thousands of years of apostolic tradition, and seeking to embrace the kind of radical love modeled by Christ himself, the Emmaus community strives to offer the calm of tradition in a busy and changing modern world.Whether you are a lifelong Episcopalian, new to the Episcopal Church, "so done" with "church", a new Christian, are from another faith background, or no faith background, we offer a chance to worship, study, reflect, and question in an open and supportive community.
Special Event Registration
Wednesdays, September 28, October 5, 12
6:00pm-8:00pm | via Zoom
For the safety of all participants,
preregistration is required for this study. Zoom classroom information will be sent to all registered participants before the start of the class.
Parental consent required for those under age 18.
6:00pm-8:00pm | via Zoom
For the safety of all participants,
preregistration is required for this study. Zoom classroom information will be sent to all registered participants before the start of the class.
Parental consent required for those under age 18.
Led by Yale-educated scholar, and Episcopal Priest, the Rev. Emilie Finn this study seeks to explore what the bible actually says about gender and sexuality. We'll examine the historical context in which the texts were written, how these words have been used in and by the Church throughout time. Whether you are Christian, of another faith background, or of no faith background, Biblical references to gender and sexuality shape our secular lives. Come and see what scripture references from both the Old and New Testaments, and particularly the oft-quoted passages in Paul’s Letter to the Romans have to say about this important topic!
This class is open to all. Participants need not be a current member of our congregation, or any congregation, nor of any faith at all.
This class is open to all. Participants need not be a current member of our congregation, or any congregation, nor of any faith at all.
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Connecting Generations
Connecting crafters across generations in the style of old-time quilting bees. Come and learn, come and teach, come and Just Bee. Craft your own items or create and donate to those in need!
Building Safe Space
Started at the request of local students, teachers, and parents to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ community members and allies and their families.
Caring for Creation
Emmaus families are concerned for the future of our planet. Join us as we learn together and work toward a healthier future for all of Creation.