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What
Is Chrysalis?
Source: www.upperroom.org
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 The 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.
When
And Where
Are Chrysalis Flights Held?
The Purchase Area
Chrysalis Flights are held twice per year at Broadway United Methodist
Church (map
website)
in Paducah, KY.
Flights are held in January and July of each year. The Chrysalis
Flight begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and concludes on Monday evening.
Interested?
Here's How To Attend!
To attend Chrysalis, you must be sponsored by a person who has attended
a Chrysalis or Emmaus
weekend. Please speak with your sponsor regarding any questions
you may have prior to the weekend. Your sponsor will be able to
tell you what items to bring to the weekend and other important
information. If you have questions, please contact
us.
Download
Chrysalis Application
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Information
For Sponsors
When sponsoring a
caterpillar on a Chrysalis Flight, there are some things you need to know before,
during and after the weekend. Here
are some informative links from The Upper Room Chrysalis Website:
What
Is Sponsorship?
Aim
Of Sponsorship Participant
Age Range
Chrysalis
Application Chrysalis
Agape Letter Request Form
For
More Information About Chrysalis Visit The Upper
Room Chrysalis Web Page At
www.upperroom.org/chrysalis
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