What
is 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.
What
Happens on a Chrysalis Flight?
You'll spend three days with other people your age in worship, prayer, fellowship, creative expression, recreation, singing, and discussion. You'll
experience the love of God through prayers and the acts of service from a loving
support community. Think of it as three days for you to discover or re-discover
you spiritual self, to analyze and realize who you are in Christ.
You'll hear talks that focus on the needs of maturing youth or young adults,
offer the message of the gospel and the friendship and example of Jesus Christ.
Each day speakers present topics with life examples, followed by discussion,
reflection, and creative expression of how these messages can encourage your
personal faith.
How
to Get Involved
Chrysalis is open to upper high school students and young adults (ages 19-24) of
any Christian denomination. We invite you to join in a flight or journey, an
exciting three days of experiencing God's love in a fresh new way. Spread your
wings. It's a new day!
For more information on Chrysalis and to find out about upcoming Chrysalis
events in your area, please contact any youth leader. Applications are
located in the narthex. Application fees are paid by the Trinity Church
Emmaus community (so there is no cost to the participant).
