EMMAUS ROAD Emergent is, at its core, about friendships. We are naming the cohort which began in the fall of 2005 Emmaus Road. On Emmaus Road two people walked together, discussing the life and teachings of Jesus and struggling to make sense of it all. On that journey they were met by Jesus. We hope “Emmaus Road” can be a place where a diverse group of people, leaders and seekers can encourage and teach one another as we are learning to follow Jesus in our complex and changing context in the Bay Area, With Emmaus Road we are not trying to corner the market on emergent cohorts, but simply want to offer one of many opportunities to connect. We encourage anyone who has the desire to start an Emergent Cohort of their own. We have coordinated several gatherings for dinner and discussion at locations throughout the Bay Area and will continue to do so.  We have enjoyed potluck meals and discussions led by participants. See emmausroadcohort.blogspot.com for future gatherings or to discuss our gatherings. PEER LEARNING COMMUNITY SIX MONTH PEER LEARNING COMMUNITY ORGANIZING MEETING FRIDAY APRIL 28. 12-3 P.M. MEDJOOL RESTAURANT ROOFTOP 2622 Mission Street, San Francisco (at 21st) http://www.medjoolsf.com/ During the Fall of 2005 and the Winter of 2006 ReIMAGINE sponsored a series of regional gatherings for faith leaders and seekers exploring the way of Jesus in emerging contexts. Approximately 100 people attended these events which ranged from casual networking meals to facilitated topical discussions. In feedback we received from regular participants they suggested a more covenanted opportunity to connect with others on a consistent basis. A group of us would like to explore connecting through what I would describe as a peer-learning community. This would be a group primarily composed of leaders (thought leaders, those exploring spiritual leadership, and people leading with their lives in various vocations-- business, social entrepreneurship and the arts. It seems as if faith leaders in the present future will be multidisciplinarians-- people who exercise leadership in a particular life domain in addition to guiding others spiritually. We think that this kind of peer-learning group might be helpful to people who are: Captivated by what it might mean to be seekers of the kingdom of God in our time with a holistic, integrative and relational perspective. Fascinated by Jesus as a teacher and source of energy for life Exploring intentional communal formation Seeking to address their spiritual hunger with optimism, creativity, and Risk-taking. Navigating life with a global, multicultural and ecological awareness. This peer-learning group would be an advanced conversation with a practical orientation and might involve a group project at the end of a six month contract to meet monthly as a group for 4-6 hours. Participants would encourage one another to take their courageous "next steps" as life leaders. We hope that this covenant community can offer solidarity and encouragement to life leaders who are trying to cut a new groove for what it means to be followers of God in our world. If you are interested in participating in this peer learning community, we would like to invite you to meet with us on Friday April 28. At this meeting we hope develop more specific goals and expectations for a group that would meet monthly for the next 6 months. We think it might be best to limit the group size to 10-12 participants. Please R.S.V.P. to info@reimagine.org. If you are not able to make the meeting on April 28, but would like to stay abreast of how you can be involved, please also indicate this in your response. ReIMAGINE will periodically continue to offer more general opportunities to connect in conversation about faith in emerging contexts through Emmaus Road.