Baltimore Fellows FAQ’s
Is there a completely online option for the Baltimore Fellowship Program?
No, this program is only offered in-person.
Where will the retreats be held?
Day retreats are held at Church of the Resurrection Anglican (6) and University Baptist Church (4) culminating with a weekend-long combined retreat at the Claggett Center south of Frederick, Md.
How do I apply for the Coracle Fellowship in Baltimore (CFB)?
Applications are now open until September 4, 2024!
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Once I apply, when will I hear whether or not I was accepted?
Our applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We will get back to you with a decision about your application within one week of its submission date.
There are questions on the application about devices and internet access, why is that?
We incorporate books and media into the program to supplement the material we cover during retreats. We want to make sure that everyone has a way to access those, and if they do not, we want to help with that!
What if I can’t afford the suggested donation for the program but I still want to do it?
We would love to talk with you about what would help make the program possible for you!
The suggested donation** for the program is a total of $1,995, but this can be broken down into a monthly donation of about $200 over the 10 months of the program (which you can set up easily online), or donations of any size can be made in different increments that work for you. We also have scholarship funds available, and we can also help you fundraise support if that is a route open to you.
**We believe that finances should never be a barrier to anyone who wants to pursue God through the programs and resources we offer. So, when we say “Suggested Donation,” we really mean it! The Lord has always been faithful to provide for our financial needs through the generosity of fellow pilgrims who feel led to support offerings like these. So please take us at our word that the donation is only suggested.
How much reading is there?
The program is truly self-paced. We recommend books with every retreat and provide a comprehensive reading list that accompanies the program. There are only a few books that are required reading and there are lots of alternative media sources to which we can help guide you. If you are not a big reader, don’t let that deter you from the program. Think about audiobooks as well! We can work with you to find ways to get the supplemental material between retreats in other formats if that would enable you to get more out of your Fellowship participation. Usually, there is one book recommended per retreat.
How much will books cost?
Books are not covered by the suggested donation for the CFP. Not all the books are required reading but it breaks down to about 1 book per retreat. Most of the books are available used on Amazon for a reasonable price. If you have trouble getting an affordable copy of a book, please let us know!
How can I get copies of books without buying them?
We have past participants who have loaned books and we have also purchased a few copies of books for each class to use. If you read on a Kindle e-reader, there is a way to loan books. Audible also allows books to be loaned under certain conditions. Many libraries offer electronic copies of books as well and you can find some of the titles we suggest but many are harder to find. Interlibrary loan programs can sometimes be helpful for this, but advance planning is helpful since it sometimes takes a while to get the books. Bottom Line: let us know if you are struggling to track down any of the Fellowship materials at an affordable price.
What happens if I cannot attend a retreat?
If, for some reason, you need to miss a group retreat, please notify Wanda Bickers as soon as possible (wanda@inthecoracle.org). If you are not able to attend a retreat in person, Wanda will send you the materials that get handed out when you attend in person that go in your binder as well as the links for the videos that will cover the content that you have missed. The retreats will be recorded and provided to those who cannot attend in person.