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A deacon and a bishop reflect on Cursillo
Why go to Cursillo? Here are two reflections on the lasting impact of Cursillo on lives of lay and ordained alike. The Rev. Tracie Middleton, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst I’m grateful for the opportunities Cursillo provides for meeting and getting to know people across the diocese and the wider Church. Intentionally carving out an entire weekend for seeking God’s purposes is bound to benefit your spiritual life, especially in the context of a supportive community that has come…
Is Cursillo worth a weekend? Yes!
Why give up a long weekend for Cursillo? Because the rewards are enormous and lifelong, according to people in the diocese who have attended. Here is what some Fort Worth Episcopalians say about their Cursillo experience and its impact on their lives: Marti Fagley, St. Francis of Assisi – the Episcopal Church in Parker County: “I made my Cursillo weekend in 1992. There was nothing about the weekend, that I hadn’t heard before, but it changed my ministry profoundly. What my heart…
Cursillo #3 set for September 11-14, 2014
Save the date! Cursillo #3 will be at Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center in Glen Rose September 11-14, 2014. Cursillo is… an opportunity to grow in faith and in spirituality a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how we can serve Him. an experience of living and sharing with others in a loving and caring Christian community and realizing that this can be extended into our own environment a continuing community that gives support and encouragement Read…
Cursillo #2 – Please join us in prayer
Traditionally, Cursillistas pray for those who are taking part in the retreat. We additionally invite all members of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth to join them in prayer during this weekend of renewal.
Cursillo #2 November 21-24, 2013
Cursillo #2 will be November 21 – 24, 2013 at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose, Texas. This weekend offers a time for renewal, refreshment, and recommitment to living for Christ. The cost for this weekend is $200. Read frequently-asked questions about Cursillo. Questions? Want more information? Email cursillo@edotn.org. Download a mail-in application for Cursillo #2 Download a tri-fold brochure & application for Cursillo #2 Map to Glen Lake Camp
Frequently Asked Questions about Cursillo
An appropriate start to an explanation of the Cursillo Movement comes from a question in the ministry section of the Catechism in the Book of Common Prayer, “What is the duty of all Christians?” Cursillo helps us with that duty. What is the duty of all Christians? The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ, to come together week by week for corporate worship, and to work, pray and give for the spread of the kingdom of God. What…
First Cursillo for our diocese scheduled for early September 2012
Come learn about plans for the first-ever Fort Worth diocese-only Cursillo this next Sunday, April 29. A Grand Ultreya is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church-Fort Worth, 3401 Bellaire Drive South, 817-926-4631. The evening will include a pot luck dinner, music and exciting news about the upcoming Cursillo, scheduled for early September. Everyone is welcome. Anyone in the diocese who has never gone to Cursillo is especially encouraged to attend.