Via de Cristo is a Spanish phrase meaning, Way of Christ.
The Via de Cristo Ministry is the Lutheran expression of the Cursillo Movement. It includes a structured three-day weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people and encourage and grow their Christian Leadership by bringing them to a new awareness of living in God’s grace.
2027 Annual Gathering Information
Registration is now open for our 2027 annual Via de Cristo gathering! As previously announced, the 2027 AG will take place aboard the MSC Seashore from Thursday, July 22-Sunday, July 25. We hope you will join us as we set sail Thursday from Port Canaveral, Florida, visit Nassau and Ocean Cay – MSC’s private marine reserve in the Bahamas before returning to Port Canaveral Sunday morning. Click below to explore this exciting opportunity!
Thank you Region 3 Host Committee for a blessed 2026 Annual Gathering!
Welcome Pastor Anne!
Welcome to our newest Executive Committee Board Member, Pastor Anne Strickert, who has gracefully accepted the role of Spiritual Director. Click here to visit her bio.
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Via de Cristo, since 1972
n 1972, the first Lutheran Cursillo weekends were held in Iowa and Florida. Since then, thousands have shared in the blessing of this movement. Take time to look through some of the early documents and memories of the first days of Via de Cristo, reminding us of the humble seed that has grown into a national ministry.
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