About NCA Emmaus
What is National Capital Area Emmaus?
National Capital Area Emmaus (NCAE) is an
ecumenical Christian Community that focuses
on an individual’s personal relationship with
Jesus Christ.
The purpose of NCAE is to inspire, challenge,
and equip local church members for Christian
action in their homes, churches, and places of
work.
The purpose of NCAE is realized through a
retreat weekend, as well as small
accountability groups that provide support for
community members as they continue their
journey toward Jesus Christ, also known as the
Fourth Day.
What happens on an NCAE Emmaus
weekend?
The NCAE weekend is an experience led
by both laity and clergy. It begins on a
Thursday evening and concludes Sunday
afternoon. It consists of three days of wonderful
worship, fellowship, great music, daily
communion, plenty of food, loads of
laughter, with plenty of time for prayer
and small group discussion. There are 15 inspiring talks focusing on
different aspects of God’s grace and a life
in piety, study, and action. It is a joy-filled opportunity where the
participants experience a weekend of
God’s amazing grace.
What happens after an NCAE weekend?
After an NCAE weekend, everyone is
encouraged to expand their own spiritual lives
as they participate in their local churches and
through the body of Christ. Post-weekend
opportunities for the weekend participant to
continue their Christian journey include:
- Supporting home churches
-Joining small accountability groups
- Attending monthly NCAE gathering – also
known as Ultreyas – for fellowship and
worship
- Sponsoring a pilgrim to attend an NCAE
weekend
- Sharing God’s love with the NCAE
community through teaming and other
support activities.
NCAE is also connected and supports other
Christian communities.
NCA Chrysalis – Similar to NCAE that offers
faith building experience for youth and young
adults.
Kairos – Kairos Prison Ministries offers a faith
building experience within prison
communities. More information can be found
at: http://www.Kairosva.org
Kairos Outside – Kairos Outside Ministries
offers a faith building experience for women
who have loved ones within prison
communities. More information can be found
at: www.kairosoutsidenova.org
Des Colores!