About Chrysalis

Before it becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes through a growth stage during which it is called a "chrysalis." On the surface it may not look like much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis process changes the fuzzy caterpillar into an awesome butterfly with wings of intricate designs and intense colors. The chrysalis process symbolizes how Christ can transform you into something beyond your dreams. It happens when you grow beyond yourself, opening your life to Jesus' power and love.

"Chrysalis" is the name chosen for the youth and young adult version of The Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because it symbolizes the spiritual growth that is essential between adolescence and adulthood. That growth is as crucial for youth as the cocoon is for the caterpillar. It is that precious time of nurturing a person's faith for discipleship.

Chrysalis "Flights" (for 10th through 12th graders) and "Journeys" (for young adults, ages 19-24) are three-day events. This three-day spiritual renewal time provides an opportunity for you to learn more about faith, to experience Christian love and support, and to make new faith commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and equip you for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian action at home, church, school, and community.

Chrysalis lifts up a way for you to enjoy Christ's friendship and love and to be Christ's friend and partner in the world. The three days focus on God's grace, your experience with Christ as friend, what it means to be the body of Christ, and giving love to a needy world.

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"I count it a privilege to have worked in the conference room on several walks as a lay person and to be a part of St Elsewhere also. It is with a deep sense of awe that I find God using ordinary people for the building up of His church and that He should call me in the way He has. May He have all the glory""-Anthony Castledon

"I just to thank God for the wonderful time we had when we attended th Africa South AGM in PE SA. It was an eye opening trip as I learnt a number of thing that will help us to improve on the way we do things here in our communities, in Zim. I also had a chance to share with others SD's concerning the ministry in the Chrysalis and Emaus weekends. I thank you for the privilege to attend that august event. It was worth the long trip."-Pastor Ngoni Panganose