Anglican Cursillo Tasmania
Please note the following dates for prayer, and attendance where applicable:
2026
August 1st Diocesan Day of Prayer and Fasting
August 1st Secretariat meeting (ZOOM)
September 12th Ultreya, St Aidan's, Launceston. Speaker: Mark Cox
October 24th Bishop's Training Event, Launceston
October 31st Bishop's Training Event, Hobart
“Who holds our faith when fears arise? Who stands above the stormy trial?”* Christ alone!
What a powerful testimony we had at the ultreya on July 4th that no matter the trials we face, whether individually or corporately, Jesus is able to deal with them and to carry us through. The theme for the day was “Christ is our hope”, a statement of faith that was threaded through the chosen hymns, the Bible reading (2 Corinthians 1:3-11) and very personally affirmed through Bishop Richard’s Witness Talk. As a Diocese we are facing difficult times, but Bishop Richard reminded us that we can rely on Jesus who is powerful while we are powerless; that God is good and that He comforts us so that we can comfort others.
* (“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Matt Papa, and Sing!)
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After fellowship over a bring and share lunch, we broke into floating Group Reunions, then into pairs to get to know one another better over discussion of ‘Strength Cards’, aids in identifying our spiritual strengths. The programme ended about 2:45. Many commented upon the atmosphere of the gathering and our awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence. We were also aware of the strength of Cursillo as a safe space where we can be vulnerable without fear of censure or gossip. May we each be a ‘safe space’ in our parishes and communities, bringing hope and comfort to those around us.
Once again St James, New Town hosted the ultreya where about 50 of us gathered in person and online. We began with morning tea before the morning programme which included the Witness Talk and Holy Communion. Bishop Richard decommissioned Ruth Thomas as Diocesan Lay Director and commissioned Alice Cordwell as her replacement. He also commissioned Ruth as the Post Cursillo Coordinator.
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“Praise be to …. the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. …. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.”
(2 Corinthians 1:3-4,10)
Praise God for the MW38 weekend and please continue to pray for the team and new Cursillistas that the Holy Spirit will continue to lead them through their Fourth Day.
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What a joy and privilege it was to host the 2025 National Secretariat meeting, which included our celebration of 30 years of Cursillo in Tasmania. May the Lord continue to use Cursillo powerfully in spreading his love throughout Tasmania, the Mainland and worldwide. May we all strive to change our environments by Making a friend, Being a friend and Bringing our friend to Jesus.
Our 30th Anniversary celebratory dinner, October 25th, 2025.
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National Secretariat Meeting, Holy Trinity, Launceston, October 24-26th, 2025
Post-National Secretariat meeting coach tour - Stanley & West Coast
After the meeting, 18 excited Cursillistas joined Grahame Foster (Land Voyages) on a 4 day trip to the North-west and Arthur River. Photos courtesy of Ruth Thomas.
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Three Day Weekends: Please give thanks and pray for all who attended Men's and Women's 38 in Feb/March 2026. May the Holy Spirit continue to lead them through their Fourth Day; may they continue to grow in Piety, Study and Action and may they bear much fruit in their local congregations and communities.
Ultreyas: Please keep checking this page for details of upcoming ultreyas as they become available (see dates above).
Group Reunions: Are meeting, either in person or via ZOOM. If you are not already a member of a Group Reunion, may we urge you to join one. They are the primary method of keeping the flame kindled during the Three Days burning brightly. They provide encouragement, accountability and on-going fellowship. A list of currently operating groups can be found on the Members' Resources page. Please contact the Website Coordinator or Secretary with any Group Reunion meeting detail updates.
See below position descriptions for Secretariat roles that you may wish to consider prayerfully.
