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A good number of people within our congregation have been on a Cursillo weekend, and testify to the way in which Cursillo has helped them to develop as Christians and to grow in confidence in their own ministry and service. At our Baptism we are encouraged to shine as "lights in the world, to the glory of God the Father," and Sunday by Sunday there is the reminder in the service of Holy Communion that "we are the body of Christ." It is our life's work to seek, by God's grace, to understand and experience more deeply what shining with Christ's light means within our particular life and context; and how, as Christ's church, we may witness to the truth that we are truly his body on earth. Cursillo offers a particular way of exploring these issues which has proved to be enormously helpful to Christians throughout the world, in a whole variety of social and cultural contexts. Cursillo is gifted to a Diocese and as a movement will only operate with the support of the Diocesan Bishop. The first Anglican Cursillo in the Diocese of Chester was gifted from St Asaph Diocese in North Wales. In Chester Diocese, we have a competent and committed leadership team under the oversight of Janet Critchley as Lay Director, and the Reverend Veronica Hydon as Spiritual Director.
Cursillo also encourages people to put into practice the teaching and challenges received during the weekend through what is called the "Fourth Day", which provides the means of ongoing support and encouragement for living as Christ's body in the world. Some of these groups meet in the Parish of Edgeley and Cheadle Heath. WHAT OTHER CHRISTIAN LEADERS SAY OF CURSILLO: Rowan Williams - Archbishop of Canterbury: Cursillo has been very powerfully used by God in the renewal of Christians and Christian communities of all styles and backgrounds. I am deeply grateful for all that has been done through its work. Barry Morgan - Archbishop of Wales: Developing the Mission of the Church is always a priority. To do this, individuals and parishes need to be challenged to grow in faith, to develop their individual vocations as ministers of the Gospel of Christ. The right resources are crucial in helping them to do this. The Cursillo Movement has, for over 50 years, been a leader in personal and parish spiritual development and makes an invaluable contribution to this work. I warmly commend Cursillo to you. John Sentamu - Archbishop of York: Cursillo is about making disciples; it transforms people’s lives and empowers them for service. Cursillo is active in most Dioceses of this Province, for which I praise God. Idris Jones - Former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church: My own experience of Cursillo has been that it deepened my discipleship and strengthened my faith. As one of the many aids to renewal I commend Cursillo to the whole church and I am pleased to record the great benefit that Cursillo has brought to the Scottish Episcopal Church. How to join us on the Cursillo weekends:
Bookings are now being taken for the forthcoming Cursillo weekend Thur 19th May 2011 to Sun 22nd May 2011
You can download the weekend application form here. Once it has been completed send it together with the required deposit to the Weekend Coordinator. Weekend Application Form - Microsoft Word Weekend Application Form - Acrobat (pdf)
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