Emmaus Center

The Emmaus Center is an evangelical center affiliated with the Evangelical Church of Reconciliation.

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Our motto is that heaven must touch earth—an invitation to make God’s love tangible and concrete in our daily actions. At the heart of our mission lies the conviction that it is divine love, especially for the most vulnerable, such as children, that motivates us to act.

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Founded by Pastor Ernesto Bretscher Sr., the center has a fourfold mission:

• Children: We are committed to sharing God’s love by serving children, teenagers, and young adults, with a special focus on those who do not have the opportunity to grow up in a stable family home.
• Curch: We aspire to be a place of spiritual fellowship for the edification, sanctification, dedication, and reconciliation of the body of Christ.
• Area: Our impact extends beyond our walls thanks to our social cooperative, Arca della Salvezza (The Ark of Salvation), established in 2009. It is a cornerstone of our commitment to the local community, providing a range of personal care services.
• Vacation: The combination of the sea and nature’s extraordinary beauty with a profound spiritual and social project offers guests the opportunity to “recharge their batteries”—mind, body, and soul.

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Join us in sharing this vision and making a difference in the world around us.