Cursillo (Short Course) Christchurch
Welcome to Cursillo in Christchurch Diocese.
Cursillo is an experience of Christian living. Its purpose is to strengthen and encourage us as Disciples of Christ, equipping us to become purposeful Christians in God’s world, and helping us to engage more deeply in the ministry and mission of the Church.
Wellington Diocese gifted Cursillo to Christchurch Diocese in April 1996.
Two-Day Short Course in Christian Living 2025
Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd March, 2025
(more details and registration forms below)
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2025 Events
Ultreya Programme
Organiser: Mike Morley-Bunker
mmb@xtra.co.nz
Cell: 027 342 3929 Tel: 03 324 3466
Short Course 2025
6pm Friday 21st – 4pm Sunday 23 March, 2025
“The Barn” – Cracroft Guiding Centre
151 Cashmere Road, Christchurch
(Corner Shalamar Drive)
Note: this will be a 2-night ‘Short Course in Christian Living’
Lay Director
Heather Driessen
Want to know more?
Contact:
Heather Driessen
heatherdriessen@gmail.com
021 265 7705
Justine Pilgrim
pilgrimspalace46@gmail.com
021 072 9660
(Pre-) Register for a Cursillo Short Course
Christchurch Cursillo Short Course Application Form
Companion Information Leaflet
Download Being A Cursillo Companion
Cursillo Fourth Day Groups – Christchurch Diocese
If you’re thinking of joining a particular group, initially please contact the listed Co-ordinator to discuss your interest. If there are no groups in your area, please contact Heather Driessen as there may be people available to start a new group.
| Location | Meeting Date | Group Co-ordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | 4th Friday of each month at 6:00pm | Anita Murray 03 307 2019 anita.h@kinect.co.nz Raewyn Crosby 03 308 6707 raecros@kinect.co.nz |
| Bishopdale | 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00pm | May Carrell 03 352 9999 mcarrell@xtra.co.nz |
| Ellesmere | Last Wednesday of each month at 6:45pm | Mike Morley-Bunker 03 324 3466 mmb@xtra.co.nz |
| Hurunui | Contact Diana | Diana Turner 03 315 8182 turners@amuri.net |
| Kaiapoi | First Monday of each month at 4:30pm | Janet Madeley 021 180 1347 janetmadeley@xtra.co.nz |
| Linwood | Second Monday of each month at 6pm | Carole Newton 03 388 3004 newton.gc@xtra.co.nz |
| North West Christchurch | By arrangement | Jocelyn Golding 03 420 7373 |
| Rangiora | 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm | David & Glenda Prosser 03 313 5083 harmony@xtra.co.nz |
| Spreydon | First Monday of each month at 1:30pm | Justine Pilgrim 03 980 8186 or 021 072 9660 |
| Temuka | Meet 6-weekly on Saturday afterrnoon | Kaye Donaldson kayedonaldson1961@gmail.com |
| Waimate | First Wednesday of each month | Maria Henry 027 202 7620 troglodytes193@gmail.com |
Christchurch Leadership Team
Diocesan Lay Director
Mike Morley-Bunker
mmb@xtra.co.nz
027 342 3929
03 324 3466
Diocesan Spiritual Advisor
Rev Don Pilgrim
pilgrimspalace46@gmail.com
022 658 5702
03 980 8161
Secretary/Registrar
Margaret Cooke
mlcooke46@gmail.com
027 816 0999
03 327 6265
Treasurer
Jane Pinney
pinneyjj@gmail.com
027 623 8712
Palanca Co-ordinator
Stephanie Johnston
stephjanej@gmail.com
021 224 4892
Flat 3, 33 Trent Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011
Resources
Raewyn Crosby
raecros@kinect.co.nz
027 820 3722
03 308 6707
Fourth Day Mentor
Heather Driessen
heatherdriessen@gmail.com
021 265 7705
Other Secretariat Members
Justine Pilgrim
pilgrimspalace46@gmail.com
021 072 9660
03 980 8161
kahukura editor
David Prosser
harmony@xtra.co.nz
021 940 281
03 313 5083