Little Egypt
Chrysalis Community
Southern Illinois
About Us
Little Egypt Chrysalis
The Little Egypt Chrysalis Community was born out of the Purchases Area Chrysalis Community located in Western Kentucky. The need for a community more locally located in Southern Illinois, was becoming more evident to a group of people in 1998. Youth and adults both were being clearly leaded by God to establish this new community. With the aid of Purchase Area, Little Egypt Chrysalis was born.
Little Egypt Chrysalis has served over 700 young people by creating a Christ centered environment where knowledge and growth closer to Christ has been harbored. This growth is then followed up by encouraged involvement in the local church. The Chrysalis Flights thought the year 2008 were held at Little Grassy Camp facilities located in Makanda, Illinois. Since that time we have relocated to Camp Oxford, located south of Harrisburg, Illinois.
The Chrysalis Model
Before it becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes through a growth stage during which it is called a "chrysalis." On the surface it may not look like much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis process changes the fuzzy caterpillar into an awesome butterfly with wings of intricate designs and intense colors. The chrysalis process symbolizes how Christ can transform you into something beyond your dreams. It happens when you grow beyond yourself, opening your life to Jesus' power and love.
"Chrysalis" is the name chosen for the youth and young adult version of The Walk to Emmaus, its parent movement, because it symbolizes the spiritual growth that is essential between adolescence and adulthood. That growth is as crucial for youth as the cocoon is for the caterpillar. It is that precious time of nurturing a person's faith for discipleship.
Chrysalis "Flights" are three-day events. This three-day spiritual renewal time provides an opportunity for you to learn more about faith, to experience Christian love and support, and to make new faith commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and equip you for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian action at home, church, school, and community.
Chrysalis lifts up a way for you to enjoy Christ's friendship and love and to be Christ's friend and partner in the world. The three days focus on God's grace, your experience with Christ as friend, what it means to be the body of Christ, and giving love to a needy world.