What is Cuirim Outreach?

The Cuirim Outreach is a place of discipleship to Jesus; where in the context of community we can learn the ways of Jesus. To become like Him as we spend time seeking intimacy with Him and do the things he taught us to do. The Cuirim House is modeled after the Celtic Monastic tradition. In the pursuit of intimacy with Jesus those involved spend their days in prayer, study and work. The Work is serving the poor by equipping the Mexican Church and Mexican leaders to birth and sustain new Kingdom initiatives. There is a beautiful and strong partnership between the Cuirim House minsitry and the Mexican Church. Over the many years Brian and his family and others involved have established strong friendships with those in the community. When short-term teams come down Brian arranges with the Mexican leaders what needs within the community the teams can serve.

Photographs of The Cuirim House

An interview with Brian Donahue

Why Mexico?

We like Mexican people? We like Mexican food. We had established trust with the pastors built over nine years of short term trips. Visitors can fly into Tucson. Building is very inexpensive. The need along the border for God's work is huge

Why did you begin the Cuirim (k-ear-um) Outreach?

We have always dreamed of starting a ministry among the poor. We love story telling, art and song. We want to live daily in a place of great dependence on God's strength adn provision. We want lots of people to join us. We are inspired by the Irish Christians who gegan this movement in 500 AD.

There's so much in the news about Mexican Immigaration. What's your take on it?

We are wading into a desperate sea of humanity with an offer of eternal citizenship

What does the summer hold in store?

We have 140 people coming this summer. We hope to begin the library, begin a meal ministry, do several children's clubs, build a children's cafe and set up our prayer room.

How does the Celtic theme fit in?

In the 5th century, Irish Christians developed a means of forming people in Christ's image while enagaging the culture around them. Cuirim House is smack in the middle of the community adn our focus is outward. But our intention is that all who serve with us will become more like Jesus when they leave.

Photos of the Cuirim House neighborhood