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Tag: racial reconciliation

“For the Journey” Podcast

“For the Journey” Podcast

We are thrilled to introduce you to “For the Journey,” our new weekly podcast offering formation and inspiration to followers of Jesus longing for more of God, in their own lives and in the world around them. Every week, you’ll be hearing from pastors, spiritual...
A Coracle Fellow’s Testimonial: Will Rowe

A Coracle Fellow’s Testimonial: Will Rowe

I joined the Fellows program to get clarity on my future vocation as I move into my mid-60s.  I came to faith in 1975 after personal loss, a search for meaning, and a journey that took me to some 50 different houses of worship over 50 weeks.  My life changed and my...
Fall 2020: “Anchors in the Storm”

Fall 2020: “Anchors in the Storm”

Friends, it’s already been an intense year– severe storms of a pandemic and America’s racial reckoning have kicked up and are not done yet.  And here comes our election season, and this storm will be very intense for the next couple of months while the other two keep...
When God Said “Yes”

When God Said “Yes”

We gathered to seek God’s will.  We gathered to discern. We were black and white Christians, about 15 of us, from Orlando, D.C., Richmond, Minneapolis, and Atlanta, from churches, non-profits, foundations, and the government.  We met at a small farm in Virginia’s...
Lamenting Racial Injustice

Lamenting Racial Injustice

I’m writing to invite you to a virtually-offered “Lament for Racial Injustice” from the Corhaven Graveyard on Juneteenth (June 19), considered the Independence Day for African Americans since 1865.  We will have brief reflections on the current state of race...
What is the Father’s Heart for Justice?

What is the Father’s Heart for Justice?

by Jacalyn Barnes, Director of the Repentance Project This is the question that resonated in my own heart as our country’s legacy of slavery and racism began to erupt in explosions of violence and terror. I turned to the Scriptures and wept. From the Old Testament to...
Coracle Pilgrimages in 2019

Coracle Pilgrimages in 2019

It’s almost the end of summer and many have traveled somewhere, or may try squeezing something in over the Labor Day weekend.  These journeys are meant to bring us to beautiful places, grant us restoration, time with loved ones, renewal of relationships, and...
“Clearing Sacred Space”

“Clearing Sacred Space”

As we gathered up the tools, rain splattered the tarp, stretched tightly across the tools on the Haley’s farm truck.  Rain doused the orange flames, which sizzled and popped among the remaining embers of the burn pile.  Rain drenched like a cleansing shower as I took...