CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA -- Inspiration Hills retreat center was alive with the sound of approximately 60 pilgrims attending the men's and women's Walk to Emmaus the first two weekends in March.   The pilgrims had 72 hours of spiritual enrichment and time for focusing on the Lord calling them into deeper commitment and service.  

A significant purpose of the Walk to Emmaus is to make stronger church workers.   It is designed for both clergy and laity.   Approximately 8 different denominations were represented among the pilgrims. 

Materials and resources for the Walk to Emmaus are from the Upper Room of The United Methodist Church the Walk.

"If your church is fortunate to have one of these persons returning from the pilgrimage please speak with them and encourage them in their service to your community and church," stated Betty Janke, member of the Dakotas Walk to Emmaus Board of Directors.

For more information on registering for next year’s walks please go to the website at www.dakotaswalk.org.  The dates will be March 5-8, 2015, men’s walk and March 12-15, 2015 for the women’s walk.