HOPE25
Hope in an uncertain world.
An initiative of the Mission and Ministry Commission of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia
Hope25 seeks to empower Australian Anglican parishes and communities in an intentional season of sharing hope in Jesus from Easter to Pentecost in 2025.
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Cursillo with HOPE25
For more than four decades since Anglican Cursillo came to Australia, it has brought and still brings renewal to people across our Dioceses.
The Cursillo Mission Statement “Make a friend; be a friend; bring that friend to Jesus” aligns with the vision of HOPE25.
The word “Cursillo” comes from Spanish (the movement started in Spain) meaning “a short course in Christian living”.
Cursillo is a lay-led, clergy supported, movement for people to make a fresh commitment to Christ and grow as Christians.
Cursillo has often been described as “a ginger group” within the Church. It does not take away from, it adds to, the fellowship of a local church.
Today HOPE25
The Cursillo “Three Days”, or weekends, in some Dioceses continue to encourage people through:
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personal testimony about Jesus,
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Christian fellowship,
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the challenge to follow Jesus faithfully.
Times of encouragement and refreshment organised by Cursillo in some Dioceses and parishes inspire and equip people for Christian service.
For HOPE25 Cursillo encourages Christians to meet in small groups.
A strength of Cursillo has been in the “Fourth Day” where through prayerful fellowship in small groups we grow as companions of Jesus.
Anyone can bring together a group:
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Gather three or four friends in person or on Zoom or another platform.
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Pray and read a passage from the Bible together.
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Ask:
How do I feel God speaking to me as I reflect on this reading? – Holiness
What does this teach me about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit? - Study
What can I do as I live as a Christian this week? – Action
This is the tripod of Piety, Study and Christian Action which is the inspiration for living for Jesus in God’s world.
Suggestion
A great resource is the free App epray daily.
Get it for your iPhone, android or tablet.
Use Morning or Evening Prayer or another resource.
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