With great joy we invite you to The Upper Room's Emmaus Ministries Regional Gathering & Celebration. This year’s event will be held in Nashville, Tennessee on August 29–31, 2025. The Regional Gathering offers a way for Emmaus Ministries communities to celebrate, worship, and learn together. No matter which Fourth Day Ministries event you attended, there will be something for you to enjoy at this gathering.
In 2025, we're commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the first Chrysalis flight, which took place October 4–7, 1985. This milestone marks four decades of transformation, growth, and spiritual renewal for our youth.
This year, our regional gathering and celebration will focus on celebrating the legacy of the Chrysalis program and deepening our understanding of its impact. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to honor the past, inspire the present, and look forward to the future!
This will be an opportunity to celebrate and affirm persons involved in Emmaus Ministries across the United States. We will participate in worship and conversations, building relationships and networks as siblings in Christ.
There is a small registration fee to help offset the costs of the event.* Each person will be responsible for their transportation and housing (links to recommended hotels below). Dinner on Friday, light breakfast snacks on Saturday, and lunch on Saturday will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you in Nashville!
*Due to the generosity of donors, The Upper Room is covering half of your registration fee.
Event Location:
Discipleship Ministries
1908 Grand Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
The schedule is as follows (all times are Central time):
Noon | Registration Opens |
1:30–5:30 p.m. | Focus on "The WHY, What, and How" |
6:00–7:00 p.m. | Dinner (provided) |
7:00–8:30 p.m. | Emmaus Ministries Gathering in Fellowship Hall (public is welcome) |
8:00 a.m. | Registration Opens and Fellowship Time (breakfast snacks available all morning) |
8:30 a.m. | Morning Worship |
9:15 a.m. | Keynote Address & Sharing |
10:30 a.m. | Break |
10:45 a.m. | Breakout Session #1 |
Noon | Lunch (provided) |
1:00 p.m. | Breakout Session #2 |
2:15 p.m. | Break |
2:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m. | Chrysalis optional Agape Experience |
Dinner on your own | |
7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. | Youth Worship & Chrysalis Birthday Party |
7:00 a.m. | The Upper Room Morning Prayer |
7:45 a.m. | Breakout Session #3 |
9:00 a.m. | Break |
9:15 a.m. | Breakout Session #4 |
10:30 a.m. | Break |
10:45 a.m. | Closing Worship |
Nashville is a popular destination, and with the Emmaus Regional Gathering and Celebration taking place over Labor Day weekend—coinciding with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix—it’s recommended to reserve hotels early to secure the best rates and availability.
Corporate rate at this property of $169/night which can be used with the link provided below here.
To get the discount, guests must call SBC Front Desk directly and mention they are with the Emmaus Ministries Regional Gathering 2025 at 615-340-7469. Guests can call weekdays/weekends 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. CST.
Twin — $80.00 base price with tax is $95.50 (One twin bed with a shared restroom/this is the majority of Center layout)
Full — $90.00 base price with tax is $107.13 (full size bed -25 only)
Queen — $100 base price with tax is $119.75 (7 only)
1001 18th Avenue South — $700.00 per night base rate (1 double bed, 2 kings, 2 twin beds, and 1 set of bunk beds, sleeps 2)
1003 18th Avenue South — $700.00 per night base rate (1 double bed, 2 kings, 2 twin beds)
They do have very few private rooms between the various sleeping buildings.
All rooms now have a one-time cleaning fee of $25.00 applied to every reservation. The houses have a one-time fee of $100.00 for cleaning.
Please notify staff at the time of booking if a first-floor room is needed.
1811 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
1919 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
1810 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
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