Author Archive: Jim Warland

Flash Announcement on Rhema

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In the near future there will hopefully be an interview on Rhema FM by David McGovern with Lorraine Pearce-Adams and Jim Warland about “What is Cursillo?” The opportunity to promote Cursillo arose quite suddenly and unexpectedly but we are grateful for the opportunity. Watch this space for a date and time…

We wish to thank Rhema FM and David McGovern for their interest and assistance.

And just to remind all those Rhema FM listeners the Rhema Appeal only has a few days to go!!!

Blessings All – Particularly M/W53 Team and Candidates.

Coming Ultreyas

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The next Ultreya for the Newcastle Diocese will be at New Lambton on 18 July 2026 at All Saints Anglican Church New Lambton – Time 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Then the next Ultreya will be at Glenrock Church on 5 Septembere 2026 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm – then at The Good Shepherd Kotara South 99 Joslin St Kotar South on 9 October 2026 at 6.00pm all welcome

Lastly The Diocesan Ultreya will be on Saturday 7 November 2026 – venue to be decided

 

WCOF at Nelson Bay

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 – Saturday 20th September, 2025 – Thank you to all who attended the WCOF event at All Saints Anglican Church, Nelson Bay. Fellowship was rich, not just in spirit but also in food. A lovingly prepared meal was served by the team from Hope Cottage, the outreach ministry from All Saints, with love, generosity and quiet grace.

Looking Ahead

The event was a resounding success, and many expressed how meaningful and renewing the day was. We shared the end of the day in prayer and gratitude. We pray Rev Kimbalee Hodges will join us again as guest speaker next year. With hearts uplifted and renewed we give thanks for this special day and for faithful women who continue to walk alongside one another in Christ.

Blessings from the team of WCOF.

Encourager

Encourager – Summer 2025

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Another busy year has come to an end, and what a busy year it was!

DOWNLOAD ENCOURAGER HERE: Summer Web version 2

Following Geoff finishing his 3-year term and no-one feeling called to the role of Diocesan Co-Lay
Director (DLD), Secretariat made the decision to trial having one Diocesan Co-Lay Director. Being
Diocesan Lay Director is a huge role and I have found that having the second DLD would be very
beneficial in being able to share the load.
Secretariat made the decision to move from a 3-day weekend to a 2-day weekend in 2025. This was a
big step for the Secretariat to take. Lots of discussion on how it would work, what needed to be
left out and whether it would still have the authenticity of the 3-day weekend. Bathurst Diocese had already experienced 2-day Cursillo so we stepped out in faith and followed the program Bathurst had used.
Some talks were combined, so there were 10 talks instead of 15 and the authenticity was retained of the 3-day weekend. Graham Eagleton and his amazing team coped with the changes extremely well. They were certainly a caring, cohesive team and a blessing to the 12 candidates during the weekend. The theme was “God Is Love” and the team and candidates certainly felt the Holy Spirit and
Gods love surrounding them all weekend.

LORRAINE PHILLIPS

Newcastle Anglican Cursillo Lay Dir

MW53 Cursillo 2026 Forms

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The 2026 Cursillo (MW53) will be held at Bethshan, Wyee from 21st to 23rd August 2026 – The Lay Director will be Rosalie Robinson – please mark the dates in your diary, AND pray about candidates from your Parish or from your environment.

Commissioning was on 2nd May at Kahibah Parish Church

Application Form – Download here: Candidate_Application_MW53

Bethshan Website is:  https://www.bethshan.org.au/bethshan-camp-conference-centre/ 

Newcastle Diocesan Ultreya 2025

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2025 event was held on 1st November 2025 at St John’s Church, Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace. It had a good attendance and concluded at lunchtime.

2o25 Report:  “Thank you for an exciting Diocesan Ultreya, always uplifting, even with future challenges ahead”.

We believe about 39 people were welcomed to St John’s Anglican Church, Raymond Terrace on 1 November 2025, and those attending enjoyed a lovely morning tea, on arrival,  Saturday 1st November, followed by Lay Director Lorraine’s annual report, service and Eucharist.

Claire Bell’s witness talk was well received by all and Rev’d Toni’s response beautiful.

We enjoyed singing some old favourite and some new songs accompanied by Denise on the Grand Piano.

 

 

Encourager

Encourager – Winter 2025

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As this Encourager originally WENT to print my thoughts were with the team for MW52 as they continued their training. I am excited that my hope for an influx of candidates for MW52 was realized and it was wonderful to see that the new 2 day programme was so well received.

Download Encourager Here: Web version Encourager Winter Edition 2025

We are living in a world where people are suffering feelings of anxiety, financial strife and homelessness, but following the success of HOPE 25, we as Christians know that ultimately the unconditional love given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ is what keeps us looking to a future of peace, hope and love for our neighbours and ourselves through God’s unconditional love and care. I would like to finish with this prayer which was on Facebook recently:
God of mercy, look with compassion on all who are affected by the present conflicts. Grant insight to hardened hearts, comfort to the fearful, protection to those in danger, and hope to those who are despairing, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

De Colores

Lorraine Phillips

M/W52 WELCOME DAY SUCCESS

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WELCOME DAY FOR M/W52 WAS HELD ON 27th September at St THOMAS’s, CARDIFF. It  celebrated the Combined Cursillo which was held from 29 August to 31 August 2025 at Catalina  Conference  Centre Wangi Wangi. The Lay Director was Grahame Eagleton and the shortened mixed Format was over 2 days. It was a great success.

THERE WAS A GOOD ATTENDANCE FOR THE WELCOME DAY and the format was a novel one – in that the participants were on a virtual plane ride and heard speakers and reports on; The purpose & History of Cursillo; Prayer & Palanca; Ultreya & Group Reunion; a lively & humorous discussion between 2 Cursillistas about Sponsorship; a meditation; great songs and encouragement talks for the 4th Day.

The Welcome Day really only lasted half a day in the morning. All those who attended were really excited and encouraged by the day.
De Colores and Ultreya !!!