The 2027 Women’s Weekend Leader is Desiree Smith.
With a grateful heart, I am very excited to be the Women’s Leader for the 2027 weekend.
God has blessed my life. I have been married to my spouse Don for 45 Years. We have one son Jared, who will be the Leader of the Men’s Journey weekend in 2027. After making my own Journey Weekend in 2009, my life was changed forever, and I want this for all of you. The Journey Weekend opened my heart to the many graces and possibilities that God has given me. It has allowed me to see where my priorities lie and how time in contemplation, study, and prayer is making my relationship with God grow in a very special way. I hope you will consider taking time from your very hectic schedule to rest in the Lord during a Journey weekend.
These are 2027 dates
Men's Weekend | Men's Leader Jared Smith Reading: | Contact information: 406-600-9198 meisterjsmith43@gmail.com |
Women's Weekend | Women's Leader Desiree Smith Reading: | Contact information: 406-580-3252 ddjsmith13@msn.com |
The 2027 Men’s Weekend Leader is Jared Smith.
I am honored and humbled to be the men’s leader for the 2027 Journey weekend. I first made my Cursillo/Journey weekend in 2011, and since then I have joyfully continued participating in this wonderful ministry. I am a locally-grown Bozeman bachelor who enjoys the mountains with my best friend, my dog Jasmine. Jasmine has not learned to ski with me yet, but she does love to swim in the Hyalite Reservoir on hot summer days. Also, I may be one of the few men in Bozeman who wears a tie during the week, because I work as a loan assistant at a locally owned and operated bank in town.
My Journey Weekend was a wonderful, profound, and heart-opening experience. Honestly, my first weekend was pivotal in teaching me of God’s love which resides in each and every one of our hearts. My participation in Journey has deepened my faith and relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ, and has allowed me to share the love of God with many others. I can attest since my Journey Weekend, I have developed cherished relationships with many members of our local Christian community, and I highly encourage those seeking community and a deepening of faith to join us on our upcoming Journey weekend retreat.
Registration forms for team members and candidates are on the General Support Page.
A video describing the Journey Weekend and some personal experiences of members.
Men's Weekend | Men's Leader Reading: | Contact information: |
Women's Weekend | Women's Leader | Contact information: |
The 2026 Women’s Weekend Leader is Cyndi Huempfner.
I am honored, excited and also a little scared to be the leader for the 2026 Women’s
Journey Weekend. Really, I am here because of what God has done in my life and the
love and mercy He has shown me and wants to show each and every one of us. My
heartfelt wish is to have every woman attending our Journey weekends experience that
love and mercy for themselves and grow in their faith. I made my Journey weekend in
2011, and I felt overwhelmed by the love of God and the love of the community around
me. It was truly extra special, and it's why I've been involved ever since. I’ve been
married 50+ years (!) to the wonderful man God created for me, Michael. We have a
son and two daughters, all married, living out of state with our 5 precious grandchildren,
3 boys and 2 girls, ages 10, 9, 8, 9 and almost 3, respectively. My deepest wish is to
show God's love and care to those He puts in my path.
The 2026 Men’s Weekend Leader is Randy Van Horn.
Randy made his Cursillo/Journey weekend retreat in 1999 and has been involved with the movement ever since. He is married to his wonderful wife, Beth, and lives in Big Sky.
Randy is honored to be the weekend leader in 2026.