CURSILLO!

A Weekend That Can Last A Lifetime

What Cursillo is.
In our usage, it is a brief weekend course in Christian living --an opportunity for a baptized person from any Christian denomination to experience the full impact of Christ's love through listening, sharing and worshipping. Every Cursillo weekend follows the same outline: On the First Day, participants are invited to measure their faith; on the Second Day they share ways in which they have come to know God; and on the Third Day they learn how that faith can be applied to their daily lives.

What Cursillo is NOT.

• A church or a spiritually elite organization (our community members come from all walks of life, ethnic groups, income- and faith levels).
• A form of group therapy or a silent retreat (although there are opportunities for healing and for personal reflection).
• A weekend-long party (we DO have lots of fun, but our focus is on spiritual growth).

How often and where Cursillo weekends are held.
The Anglican Cursillo movement in the Monterey Bay Area is organized by the Monterey Bay Servant Community. Because people are often more comfortable talking with those of their own sex, there are usually two singles weekends each year; one for men and one for women. One weekend a year is slated for co-ed and is open to married and unmarried people. The weekends, which run from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon, are held at the fully equipped, Camp St. Francis in Aptos, CA. With the exception of clothing, personal bedding and toilet items, everything else is provided. The most important thing that YOU need to bring is an openness to accept what God can give you on the weekend.

How to get more information.
If you would like more information about Cursillo (or if you have attended a weekend elsewhere and want to get in touch with a local Cursillo community), please contact us at either our e-mail address, or mail address listed below. NOTE: While you must be at least 25 years old to attend a Cursillo weekend, there are similar weekends held for younger Christians. Please contact us for further information.

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