The purpose of Cursillo is to nourish and equip people so that they may embrace and enjoy the fullness of Christian life
POSTAL ADDRESS - SEE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
2012 WEEKEND DATES
WOMEN'S 39 - 17th. - 20th. MAY 2012
MEN'S 39 - 11th. - 14th. OCTOBER 2012
Team and Candidates page now has lists of team and candidates
"SAVE THE DATE" !!
A retreat for Cursillo Women facilitated by Sr.Valmai (CHN) will be held at the Community of the Holy Name, Cheltenham, 6th. - 8th. July 2012. Details re. theme and costs will be available soon. Please email Sybil on jimandsybil@hotmail.com to register your interest in this special event to be held in a very special place. All women welcome.
'MEN IN TRANSITION'
Making the most of the rest of our lives
An Anglican Men's Retreat to explore the impact of "the stuff of life" on Men's Body, Mind and Spirit.
This weekend aims to provide an opportunity to reflect on the different pressures of what men feel - the good, the bad and the not so good. To explore how men differently experience a sense of the presence of God in the stuff of life and to ways that promote the life they value, enjoy and that is beneficial to those they love, meet and with whom they interact.
The weekend will be held from 3rd. - 5th. August 2012 at the Edmund Rice Centre, 'Amberley' which is a Retreat and Conference and Spirituality Centre situated on a bend of the Yarra River in Lower Plenty overlooking Westerfolds Park to the Dandenong Ranges.
The weekend will include silent meditation, workshops, fun, fellowship and worship. Spiritual direction and confession will be available The team will consist of The Revd. Gary Bouma, Ross Byrne, Alan Smyth, Ian Keenan and Mark Sims.
There are a number of accomodation options available - rooms with en-suite, single room and twin bed rooms with shared shower facilities with corresponding rates available. All options include accomodation, all meals, linen and cleaning services.
The weekend will be limited to 22 participants.
If you want to secure a place and receive further details of costs, programme etc please contact Alan Smyth on 9598 2651 (Bus) or by email to ddairyco@bigpond.net.au .
REQUEST FOR PALANCA - JAMAICA
We have received a request for Palanca from the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Men's 2 Weekend in this Diocese will take place from March 1 - March 4 , 2012 with the theme "Brethern. be strong in the power of His might" (Eph. 6 : 10).
Please go to the Cursillistas only page for more details and how to send your Palanca either by email or by mail for our friends in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Remember the joy and delight of receiving Palanca from other parts of the world and support the Cursillistas of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
SECRETARIAT ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2011 - 2013
During the Ultreya at St. Thomas', Werribee on Saturday 10th. October, Sybil Gibson, Associate Lay Director for Melbourne Cursillo announced Secretariat's Strategic Plan 2011 - 2013 for Melbourne Anglican Cursillo.
Secretariat had been working on this plan for several months and it sets out a structure of vision and goals and action plans to take Cursillo forward over the next several years. Specific areas such as leaders, young people, cultural diversity, men, and families are highlighted within the framework.
Secretariat will be up-dating and reporting on this plan at all future gatherings and Cursillistas are invited to pray about and become involved in the implementation of the strategic plan.
The plan was presented in a Power Point format and the individual slides presented can be viewed in .pdf format by clicking on the link .
FEBRUARY 2012 'SPECTRUM' NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AND FOR READING AS SCREEN VERSION - SEE 'SPECTRUM' PAGE
THE 'ULTREYA' PAGE NOW HAS A REPORT ON THE FEBRUARY ULTREYA AT ST.AGNES, BLACK ROCK PLUS A TRANSCRIPT OF THE WITNESS TALK.
WELCOME !
Thank you for visiting the Melbourne Anglican Cursillo website.
Cursillo is a movement within the Anglican Church and is open to committed Anglicans.
Melbourne Anglican Cursillo serves Jesus Christ by :
- holding three day courses to introduce Anglicans to the Cursillo method and Melbourne Anglican Cursillo.
- encouraging development of and participation in small, local prayer and support groups that meet in Christian community
- nurturing each other on our own spiritual journey
- encouraging Anglicans to make a commitment to prayer, study and action
- holding diocesan and national gatherings to develop inter-parish and inter diocesan relationships
- assisting the Diocese and parishes of Melbourne in the mission of the church.
Both lay and ordained people make up the 1,200 plus membership of Cursillo in the Melbourne Diocese.
Please have a look at the information we offer here and, if we can be of any additional help, please add a request to our prayer list or email us with your questions to questions@melbourneanglicancursillo.com .
Electronic Mail :
General Information : questions@melbourneanglicancursillo.com
Diocesan Lay Director: dld@melbourneanglicancursillo.com
Cursillo Secretary : administration@melbourneanglicancursillo.com
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