Flash Announcement on Rhema

Posted on 25/06/202625/06/2026 by Jim Warland

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

Posted on 23/04/202625/06/2026 by Jim Warland

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

Posted on 06/01/202623/04/2026 by Jim Warland

– Saturday 20^th 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.

MW53 Cursillo 2026 Forms

Posted on 03/12/202511/05/2026 by Jim Warland

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

Posted on 04/09/202525/06/2026 by Jim Warland

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.

M/W52 WELCOME DAY SUCCESS

Posted on 13/05/202506/01/2026 by Jim Warland

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 !!!

Tassie Cursillo Secretariat + Tour 2025

Posted on 07/01/202519/12/2025 by Jim Warland

Was a great success and coincided with National Secretariat Meeting from 24th to 26th October 2025 – the event was held in Launceston, Tasmania.

• • National Cursillo Conference
Lorraine Phillips and Allison Wooden attended for the Newcastle Diocese with the theme Post Cursillo – 4th Day.

1. Bishop Carol Wagner is the new Episcopal Advisor replacing Bsp. Ian Palmer.
2. 2026 Conference will be in Clevland Qld 16th, 17th & 18th October.
3. 2027: Grafton; 2028 Canberra/Goulburn; 2029 Adelaide
4. Some useful Ideas – Colours Day held in the month of June. Regeneration Day as an opportunity to share the new 2 Day program with Veteran Cursillistas

Diocesan Ultreya & National Secretariat 2024

Posted on 03/10/202404/09/2025 by Jim Warland

Newcastle Cursillistas hosted the 2024 National Secretariat Meeting at an exciting new venue ! Wallsend Diggers… in late October. All present enjoyed great fellowship, including joining local Cursillistas at an ultreya on the Saturday evening. During National Secretariat meeting sessions there was much valuable discussion about ‘where to from here?’ for Anglican Cursillo in Australia, with openness to exploring new ways of running 3 Days (or maybe 2 Days) and Fourth Day activities. National looks forward to hearing back from those Dioceses who try something a bit different during the next 12 months. We can all learn not only from successes but also from things that didn’t work so well.

The Ultreya followed the National Secretariat Meeting at the same venue. Accommodation was available for interstate delegates – maybe we could use the venue for a future Cusillo???

Peter Eyres was the witness Speaker.