‘Explore Cursillo’ afternoon, Saturday 22 November, 14:00-16:30, Christ Church, High Oaks, St Albans

Description

Cursillo is a movement in the Christian church aimed at committed Christians that is built on three principles of prayer, study and action. It started in Spain and the name comes from the Spanish word for a ‘short course’. It helps us to grow into a deeper relationship with God, become more effective witnesses to Christ, and to encourage and support fellow Christians.

Cursillo is active in many dioceses around the country and was first commissioned in our diocese by the Bishop of Hertford on behalf of the Bishop of St Albans in October 2011. We are offering an ‘Explore Cursillo’ afternoon on Saturday 22nd November as part of the Year of Spiritual Renewal and Wellbeing. The afternoon is aimed at both clergy and lay people who want to understand more about the movement. There will be short talks explaining how Cursillo works as well as the opportunity to join with existing Cursillo members to find out how it benefits them.

Please register to attend the Explore Cursillo afternoon and you can also find out more at www.stalbansdiocese.org/life-and-faith/cursillo/ or www.stalbanscursillo.com.

Agenda for the afternoon

14:00 Opening prayer, welcome and introductions

14:10 Talk 1 – What is Cursillo?

14:25 Talk 2 – The Cursillo weekend

14:35 Talk 3 – After the weekend

14:45 Group reunions – a core part of the Cursillo movement, small group discussions sharing day-to-day experiences of Christian discipleship

15:10 Q&A and reflections from Cursillo members about what it means to them

15:40 Worship

15:50 Notices including details of the next weekend for those who may want to consider it

15:55 Closing prayer

16:00 Refreshments

16:30 Close