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Weekend 2026: Calling All Cursillistas to Serve

With joy and gratitude, the Heartland Episcopal Cursillo—supported by the Diocese of West Missouri and the Diocese of Kansas—announces its 2026 Cursillo Weekend, to be held October 16, 17, and 18 at the Heartland Retreat Center in Parkville Missouri.

We are excited for this opportunity to gather once again in the spirit of Cursillo and to offer a transformative weekend of faith, fellowship, and renewal. As we prepare for this weekend, we are calling on Cursillistas from both dioceses to prayerfully consider serving as team members.

We are delighted to announce that the Lay Rector for the weekend will be Raja Reed of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church KC with Cheryl Hart of Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Branson serving as Assistant Lay Rector. Together, they are leading the formation of a vibrant, prayerful team.

We are seeking volunteers for many roles essential to the life of the weekend, including:

  • Clergy for the spiritual team (5)
  • Music ministry (5)
  • Table leaders (10)
  • Palanca team (8)
  • Fourth Day support

Cursillo is built on the gifts of the community, and every role—seen and unseen—helps create the sacred space where hearts are opened and faith is renewed. If you feel called to serve, please consider offering your time, talents, and prayers to this weekend.

If you are interested in serving on the team or would like more information, please contact Raja Reed at rajareed@gmail.com.

More details about team formation and next steps will be shared soon. Until then, please hold the Heartland Cursillo Weekend in your prayers and listen for the Spirit’s invitation to say “yes.”

Who we are

The Heartland Episcopal Cursillo ministry involves both the Dioceses of West Missouri and Kansas. We actively empower and equip Christian laity with the knowledge, support, and encouragement to live out their baptismal covenant to serve Christ. Our objectives are to help Christians understand and develop their individual callings to be Christian lay leaders. This begins with a 3-Day Weekend consisting of short talks, discussions, meditations, worship, and fellowship. The 3-Day Weekend is the springboard into the 4th Day community. Individual parishes see the Cursillistas living out their 4th Day in ways of enthusiastic leadership and action. Cursillistas also encourage others in living out their baptismal promise.

Upcoming events

  • Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026, from 10 am to noon: Healing and Curing Ultreya @ St. Luke’s Hospital and Shepherd of the Hills

  • Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to noon: Ultreya (location to be announed)
  • Saturday, Jul. 18, from 10 am to noon: Ultreya @ St. David’s, Topeka
  • Saturday, Sep.: Ultreya (date and location to be announced)
  • Oct. 16-18, 2026: Cursillo Weekend @ the Heartland Retreat Center, 16965 NW 45 Hwy, Parkville, MO 64152

Cursillo news

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Calling a Fellow Cursillista!

De Colores, friends!
Are you a passionate 4th Day Cursillista with a heart for connecting others to the movement that has meant so much to your own spiritual journey?
Heartland Cursillo is looking for a Recruiter—someone to help identify and encourage:
  • New Secretariat members to help guide our movement,
  • Sponsors who can accompany candidates on their journey,
  • And most importantly, candidates ready to say “yes” to a Cursillo weekend.

This is a ministry of invitation—grounded in friendship, rooted in faith, and led by love. We need someone who knows how powerful the Cursillo experience is and can help others see themselves as part of that story.

If you’re someone who feels called to reach out, invite, and help grow our community in grace and joy, we’d love to talk to you!

Message us here or email cursillo@diowestmo.org to learn more.

Together, let’s keep lighting the way for the next generation of pilgrims.

Make a friend. Be a friend. Bring a friend to Christ.

De Colores!