Cursillo is a ministry of the Church providing opportunities to deepen our knowledge and understanding of the risen Christ. We accomplish this by: • Inviting God’s presence in our

everyday life • Embracing our various gifts and

talents as sacred, and • Transforming our world by

proclaiming the extraordinary in the ordinary

The Cursillo Ministry in the Diocese of Olympia is intended to renew and refresh our walk with Christ. The Secretariat, like a Bishop’s Committee or Vestry, oversees this. The Secretariat is comprised of lay people and two clergy from around the Diocese who serve a three-year and two year term. We are striving to keep the weekend fresh and inviting and have eliminated some things that don’t serve the ultimate goal, and added some things that do. Our focus has moved from make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ to recognizing our gifts and how we can take those gifts back to our parishes and communities to make a difference there. Although we have lots of surprises still for the candidates, we have been intentional about removing what people think of as the secrets and creating a more open conversation about the weekend. We are letting go of what does not feed the purpose and ultimate goal, and including what does. Although the talks are the same topics as before, the format is different and includes

dialog around those topics. At the day’s end there is opportunity for candidates to engage in discussion and make comments to the room. The schedule contains the same elements as before and is intended to be flexible to enhance those activities. And, as always, the schedule is at the discretion of the leader and their vision. A major goal is to draw in and expand the pool of interested team members. Expect some familiar names for a couple weekends to establish these changes, but hopefully the developing schedule and new flexibility will be an intriguing fit for different leaders and facilities and the participation of the usual suspects will diminish in frequency. We seek to be an open and welcoming community and avoid any appearance of cliquishness. We hope team members will request to work instead of waiting to be called. WE WANT YOU to let us know you want to work. The website: www.olycursillo.org has a place to let us know that and we hope you will seize this opportunity and also to update your profile. We want willing hearts, especially those who have not worked before and want an opportunity to do so. Please, join us at mananitas and closing (check the times!). Come see what God is doing with these seeking hearts. - Allegra Andersen, secretary & communications on Secretariat ###

THE COLORS Cursillo Newsletter for the Diocese of Olympia

Spring 2015

The Colors Spring 2015

Theme/Scripture: Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” Leader: Nancy Laswell CANDIDATES: HOME PARISH: SPONSOR: Jennifer Amundgaard St. Paul, Bellingham Lee & Charlene Cunningham Diane Bergquist NW Baptist, Bellingham Debbie McMeel Chris Chambers St. Benedict, Lacey Mary Michael Garlichs Matthew Cullison St. Benedict, Lacey Bob Zych Kelly Cullison St. Benedict, Lacey Tricia Shaw Bonnie Foley St. Antony, Silverdale Kathryn Little Holly Foley St. Antony, Silverdale Charles Smith Jo Frizzell St. Hugh, Allyn Wilma Neal Debbie Golwas St. Luke, Sequim Lynn Cain Cathy Haven St. Paul, Bremerton Stephen Harter/Ernest Victoria Carol Hicks St. Alban, Edmonds JoAn Andenes Tonya Matthews St. John, Kirkland Kat White Dave Metzler St. Benedict, Lacey Larry Frodsham Fred Mintz St. Paul, Bellingham Bob Morse / Bill Findley Kathy Mintz St. Paul, Bellingham Jeanette Morse/Julia Findley Gretchen O’Connor St. Benedict, Lacey Nancy Zabel Leah Timbelake Trinity, Everett Ruth Madden

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1117 Walnut St Bellingham, WA 98225 360-733-2890 www.stpaulsbellingham.org APRIL 23 – 26, 2015

The Colors Spring 2015

CORE TEAM:

LEADER: Nancy Laswell SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: The Rev. Kathleen Kingslight VICE: Greg Walrath MUSICA: Deb Walrath CO-CHEFS: Barb Fox, Bobby Gusse CO-PALANCA: Meredith Moses, Kat White CO-CHAS: Craig McKelvey, Karen Sjostrom ACTION COORDINATOR: Rocky Champagne

SPIRITUAL TEAM: The Revs George McDonnell, Lance Ousley

KITCHEN: Jackie Humes-Fear, Kara Hunt, Timothy Lindberg, Tina Morris, Jason Reed ROLLO ROOM: Layne Bautista, Wadell Brent, Sandi Carter, Chuck Compton, Mark Dolby, Jan Hobson, Caroline Horrigan, Frank Lawler, Jim Miller, Diane Moore, Carol Rypkema, Pam Tinsley, Bea Walton, Lawrence Walton

MUSIC TEAM: Al Francisco, Karen Gusse, Marty Smith, Kris Souza, Amy Squire

PALANCA: Bernice Atwood, Joanne Bryant, Dinah Danby, Karen Francisco, Kathy Mason, Sam Morris

AGAPE COORDINATOR: Tina Morris LOVE TEAM COORDINATOR & FLOATER: Allegra Andersen 206-551-0461 If you did not get an electronic copy of The Colors and you want one, please send an email with your name to communications@olycursillo.org. PALANCA: We encourage hand written personal notes telling candidates of the prayer and sacrifice offered on their behalf. Send or deliver palanca to candidate sponsors or to the church during the weekend. PLEASE DO NO MAIL TO THE CURSILLO OFFICE. SAVE THE DATE: Fall 2015 co-ed weekend will be at St. Margaret’s Bellevue October 22-25.

The SPRING 2015 Co-ed Cursillo Team invites you to attend: FLOWER SHOWER/MANANITAS: Gather at 7:30, march at 8 AM. Sponsors are invited to stay and be involved through lunch. CLOSING/CLOSURA: April 26 Gather in chapel across street at 1:15 PM for 1:45 start. No childcare. Please join us to welcome the newest Cursillistas – and to enjoy the fellowship of our community.

The Colors Spring 2015

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TIME DATED MATERIAL PLEASE DO NOT DELAY FOURTH DAY CELEBRATION: When? Saturday May 9 Where? St. Aiden’s, 1318 East SR 532, Camano Island, WA 98282 (360) 629-3969 What time? 10:00 – 3:00 PM. Childcare available Who should I bring? Anyone!! Sponsors, bring your candidates! What about lunch? Light lunch will be served. Bring side dish or dessert How do I get there? See website for directions Website: http://www.staidancamanoisland.org