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What is DeColores?

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DeColores is one means to strengthen and rekindle the faith that people seek in a life with Jesus Christ.

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A DeColores Weekend is a three-day course in Christianity.  It intends to instill the desire and provide the tools for greater lay activity in Christian churches.

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A DeColores Weekend is not a retreat.  It is highly structured, and the atmosphere differs greatly from the solitude of a retreat.  You will spend three busy days with Christians of all faiths, building a community of fellowship, respect and understanding.

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What happens at a DeColores Weekend?

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The Weekend lasts 72 hours beginning on Thursday evening until Sunday night.  You will live right at the church and study together in a community with song, prayer, worship, and discussion.  

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Talks will be given by laity and clergy on topics including: Ideals, Piety, Study, Action, Leaders, and the Word.  These talks present the theme of God's grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian community, and how it expresses itself in the world.  

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You begin to understand more fully the presence of Christ in His body of believers.

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Where and how did DeColores originate?

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DeColores has its roots in the Cursillo Movement, which began with the Catholic Church in Spain in 1949.  Designed to revitalize congregations, the movement grew in popularity and spread to the United States in the 1950s.  As Catholic centers began accepting applications from Protestants, efforts were started to make the Cursillo experience available to all Christians.

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DeColores began in 1980 in Muskegon, Michigan, as an ecumenical form of the Cursillo method.  It is entirely separate from Cursillo, with no direct affiliation other than mutual support.

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Much of the Spanish flavor remains in DeColores with the use of some of the words and tradition from Spanish Cursillo.

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The Spanish word "DeColores" literally means "of colors," and is a common word shared by many Cursillo method groups.  It is used as a salutation, and even sung about in a song.  It refers to the many colors of Christ's love and grace that we experience as we grow closer to the Lord.

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What happens after the DeColores Weekend?

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Optional follow-up meetings occur after your weekend as a way for the DeColores community to support you on your "Fourth Day."

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You may choose to participate in a small Reunion Group, which meets regularly to reflect on their quest for spiritual growth and to encourage each others' discipleship.

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At the monthly meetings, known as Ultreyas, DeColores members are welcome to gather for singing, praying, and fellowship.

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There are many opportunities for your involvement when future DeColores Weekends occur, as well.

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Why go to De Colores?

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Would you like to strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ?

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Do you want to understand more deeply how God's Word can impact and guide your life?

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Do you want to experience the presence of God's love and grace in a special way?  If you answer is "yes" to any of the above questions, then a DeColores Weekend may be for you!

 

Are You Interested in Attending or Working a Weekend?

 
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Those wishing to attend a DeColores weekend must be sponsored by a person who has already attended a weekend. If you don't know of such a person, contact the President Couple

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If you are interested in working on a weekend, complete a Interest Sheet and return it to the President Couple.

 

 

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