Newsletter for the Chattanooga-LaFayette Emmaus Community November 2025

From Jean Davis, Community Lay Director

Hello Community.


I continue to enjoy the enthusiasm of the new members of our Emmaus/Chrysalis community. I am especially seeing this in the interest of our board openings for the community. We have sent out nomination forms and you all have responded with some excellent candidates.


The open positions are:



  • Community Spiritual Director
  • Assistant Spiritual Director
  • Assistant Community Director
  • Secretary
  • Registrar
  • Agape Letter Coordinator
  • Agape Chair
  • Sponsorship Chair

We will be talking about the positions Monday at the gathering. The requirements of the positions will be given then as well. We will be voting through the emails we send out after that. In the past we have held our board meetings after the gatherings but that has resulted in some rather late nights. We will be holding board meetings in the coming year via a video conference application. I hope that will expand our nominations.


I know that when I first was approached about the Community Lay Director position, I had two major concerns. First, would I be able to put in the time and, second, would I know what to do? I’m thinking you may have the same thoughts when considering a position on the board.


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I read this from the Passion Translation devotional by Brian Simmons recently and I think this may inspire you:


“Beloved, hear the tenderness in my voice as I instruct you in my worthy ways today. Why are you holding so tightly to your plans for your life? Do you not know that I know you better than you know yourself? You can trust me to guide you into goodness, which will taste sweeter than anything you’ve experienced yet. Being comfortable is not a value of my kingdom. Convenience is not better than compassion. Surrender your fears about losing your comfort, and I will show you a bigger and brighter future!”


I love you all!



De Colores,


Jean



Upcoming Events:


November 10th Gathering (6:15pm): Hixson UMC

5301 Old Hixson Pk., Hixson, Tennessee 37411


December 8th Christmas Gathering: Christ UMC

8654 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421

**SPECIAL TIME: Silent Auction begins @ 5:30 with Dinner @ 6:00**


Upcoming Walk Information

Walks

Dates

Chrysalis Flight #49

Feb. 13-16, 2025 (Fri-Mon)

Men's Walk #65

Mar. 19-22, 2026

Women's Walk #78

Mar. 26-29, 2026

Sponsorship FAQ



  • How much is a pilgrim’s fee? 
  • $150


  • What if I can’t pay all $150? 
  • We have full and partial scholorships available – just ask!


  • What if I can’t fulfill all the duties? (Bring to sendoff- stay for sponsor’s hour- Candlelight- Closing- Follow up) 
  • Consider teaming up with someone else to co-sponsor. You can split the cost and/or the duties. Several have done this and it's worked well.


  • Any other questions? 
  • Reach out to our registrar – cecetillman@gmail.com, or anyone else on the board. You can also ask the person who sponsored you.

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