COMMUNITY NEWS: In February of 2025, the Board made the difficult decision to officially suspend the activities of the community (become a 'dormant' community relative to the Upper Room). This decision was explained to the community by our Community Lay Director, Cheryl Wartenbee, via an email to the community sent on February 22.
As of November, we are taking steps toward officially closing down the Community, and distributing the remaining supplies and other assets. Items available to Community members are listed in the online 'Available Community Supplies' list.
Our goal is to have things wrapped up by the end of 2025, at which time we will also shut down our website and email service. We will continue to keep our Facebook page; Community members are encouraged to join our Community Facebook group if they have not already done so.
The New-Ark Area Emmaus Community is made up of persons who have attended an Emmaus Ministries or equivalent spiritual renewal experience. The Community is hosted by First United Methodist Church in Newark, Ohio.
Persons who attended an Emmaus or equivalent experience elsewhere may become members of New-Ark Area Emmaus by participating in its activities, and by registering their contact information with the Community.
Community Gatherings, open to all, are held in the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Gatherings are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Gatherings are preceded by food and fellowship at 6:30 PM, and begin with music at 6:45 PM.
