The Cursillo weekend brings together a diverse group of Episcopalians to share the richness of many modes of worship and to broaden each one's appreciation for our Church.  Lay people conduct the weekend with two or three members of the clergy functioning as spiritual advisors. Cursillo presumes that those who attend are already well ground in the faith.  It is not intended to be a conversion experience, but an enriching and deepening of what is already there.  It often provides new insights into our faith as well as fostering ministry among lay people.

The weekend begins Thursday evening spent in the Chapel with meditations, discussions, and Compline.  Then blessed silence is kept until after the worship on Friday morning.  After breakfast, participants are assigned to table groups for the weekend.  The three days are filled with talks and group discussions with emphasis on the doctrine of Grace, the Sacraments and the great Cursillo tripod:  Piety, Study and Action.  In addition, there is fellowship, singing, good food, and time for privacy, meditation, prayer, and walks.  Eucharist is celebrated each day.

The Cursillo weekend is not an end to itself.  It is a starting point that lasts the rest of your life.  It is a springboard to a long-range practice of the Baptismal Covenant in the life of the Church called the Fourth Day. The Fourth Day is composed of two major elements:

•  The Group Reunion, the heart of Cursillo, is a small group of friends (usually 3-5) who meet weekly, and who hold each other accountable for their spiritual journey.  They report on their piety, their study and their apostolic action.  A bonding develops that institutes a strong support group for life.
• The Ultreya, which is usually held monthly, is a "reunion of the reunions."  It provides support and builds community by allowing the sharing of communal experiences.