Closer Walk of Upper New York is an ecumenical Christian movement helping believers deepen their relationship with Christ and live out their faith in their churches and communities.
Closer Walk is a three-day Christian experience designed to help participants deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and discover how they can live out their faith more fully in their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities.
Throughout the weekend, participants experience worship, prayer, Communion, fellowship, music, reflection, and talks shared by clergy and lay people. Christians from many denominations come together with one purpose: growing closer to Christ.
Closer Walk is not a church and does not take the place of your local church. Our hope is that participants return to their own congregations renewed, strengthened, and better equipped to serve.
Closer Walk is open to Christian adults age 18 and older who desire to strengthen or renew their spiritual life.
Every participant has a sponsor – someone who has previously experienced a Closer Walk weekend.
Your sponsor invites you to attend, helps you through the application process, answers questions, and supports you before, during, and after your weekend.
Been invited to a weekend? Your sponsor can help you with your next steps.
Closer Walk weekends are held throughout the year. Applications are accepted for Closer Walk in general rather than for a specific weekend.
October 15-18, 2026
Penn Yan United Methodist Church
Leader: George Beadle
Verse: Galatians 2:20
November 12-15, 2026
Penn Yan United Methodist Church
Leader: Laurie Moore
Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Completed by the person who will attend the Closer Walk weekend.
Completed by the person sponsoring the candidate for Closer Walk.
Completed by the candidate’s pastor or clergy member.
The weekend is only the beginning. Stay connected with the Closer Walk community through Reunion, Ultreya, and opportunities to serve.
Reconnect with your Closer Walk community after the weekend for fellowship, reflection, worship, and continued spiritual growth.
Reunion 129
September 12, 2026
Penn Yan UMC
Gather with others in the Closer Walk community for fellowship, encouragement, worship, and continued spiritual growth.
Find meeting locations, schedules, and contact information for an Ultreya near you.
Ready to serve on a future Closer Walk weekend? Submit a team application and let us know you’re willing to serve.
Team applications are accepted throughout the year. Submitting an application lets us know you’re willing to serve, but does not guarantee placement on a team
Closer Walk of Upper New York is supported through the generosity of our community. Your support helps provide future weekends and allows this ministry to continue serving Christians throughout Upper New York.
Every gift, large or small, helps support the ministry of Closer Walk.
An ecumenical Christian ministry helping believers deepen their relationship with Christ and live out their faith in their churches and communities.
Formerly NCNY Walk to Emmaus
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