rowing in prayer, making new disciples, serving the people ® Prayer, of Devon with joy: the three priorities of the Diocese of Cursillo Study & Exeter are perfectly matched Gin the combination of Prayer, Study and Action Action which undergirds the work of Cursillo. For many, Cursillo has been life- changing and we warmly welcome and support the ministry it offers across the country. May many discover the joy of the Gospel through the invitation offered in this leaflet. Rt Revd Nick Mckinnel, Bishop of Plymouth Cursillo® is one way of o be a person of prayer is BACC to live a life being close to being a disciple. God. The challenge is then to It is based on a simple discipline of take that closeness to God in prayer, study and action. prayer and to live life. TCursillo offer a discipline of prayer, study Its purpose is to support the church in and action for those seeking this way of its mission of growing disciples. discipleship. Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, Bishop of Crediton An ancient Christian practice is to meet with friends in small groups for mutual he Cursillo movement has support, encouragement and growth. been active in the Diocese for The Cursillo® approach, using prayer, many years and an impressive number of people have had study and action, is built on this and is their faith deepened and their practised widely across the Tspiritual compass re-set through sharing Anglican Church. in a Cursillo weekend. Cursillo is not confined to a single tradition within the church and renewal of faith has been a hallmark of those who have embraced the experience. As we seek as a To find out more visit Diocese to grow in prayer, I commend www.anglicancursillo.co.uk A method to help the local Cursillo team and their ®Reg US Patent Office. programme, and encourage you to share you grow and in what it has to offer. Exeter Cursillo, Registered Charity Rt Revd Robert Atwell, Bishop of Exeter BACC No. 1100767. share your faith The Cursillo® Prayer, Study and Action Way of Discipleship Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works HEBREWS 10:24 Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance: Prayer Study Come Holy Spirit, ® When have you been Is there anything you have fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle articularly aware of How has prayer informed seen or heard recently that has The Cursillo my actions and/or study? in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Prayer, StudyGod’s and presence? Action caused you to pause and reflect? Spirit and we shall be created, and you Let us consider how to provokeWhat one another have to love you and felt good you works HEBREWS 10:24 What have you learned from shall renew theWay face of of Discipleship the earth. need to pray about? other people? 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