by Coracle | Aug 24, 2016 | Contemplative Life
Listen to Bill’s sermon from The Falls Church Anglican on August 14, 2016 here:
by Coracle | Aug 22, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
A few weeks ago, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Washington DC Urban Program sent student leaders from around the DC area to Corhaven for a mid-project retreat. We posted about it here. What follows is a reflection from Krista Cocozello, a recent graduate of...
by Coracle | Jul 19, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
By: Kate Denson interVarsity Christian Fellowship Washington DC Urban Programs Director InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Washington DC Urban Program selects student leaders from around the DC area to spend the summer living and serving among low-income areas...
by Coracle | Jul 13, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
by Coracle | Jul 4, 2016 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
Today while we celebrate our Independence Day in the US, we remember also those who don’t enjoy the same freedoms as we do. We remember states where corruption, violence and injustice is rampant and inhabitants are ruled by fear. We especially are in mourning...
by Coracle | Jun 28, 2016 | Spiritual Direction, Vocation
by: Yonce Shelton You are there. I am there. And Jesus was there. In between. Named or not, we are always in between. We live and move in spaces between awareness, knowing, and action. It is a gift when something grabs us or tips us off to the need to focus on a...
by Coracle | Jun 21, 2016 | Contemplative Life
By: Giovanna Meek June 20th, 2016 was the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere, when the sun’s zenith reached its northernmost point away from the equator. Throughout history, the astronomical events of that day have been cause for celebration across cultures...
by Coracle | Jun 9, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Spiritual Direction
“Get into the habit of saying ‘Speak, Lord’ and your life will become a romance.” – Oswald Chambers Learning to hear God’s voice we can partner with him for his Kingdom’s work in the world. Six ways God spoke to people in the...
by Coracle | Jun 6, 2016 | Contemplative Life
This is a song just released by one of my favorite jazz musicians which I think is such a beautiful representation of how Jesus comes to us, and what he is looking for when he does. Lyrics are available here. Jesus beckons us, “come to my table, rest here in...
by Coracle | Jun 4, 2016 | Contemplative Life
The Kingdom of God extends over our whole lives and our whole world. In Luke 5, Jesus is expanding his Kingdom community. “Put out into the deep…” Jesus calls to each one of us. Go out and go deep is his invitation. Listen to Bill’s sermon...
by Coracle | Jun 3, 2016 | Contemplative Life, For the World
We just wanted to share this beautiful song that Audrey Assad, a favorite artist of many Coracle associates, released “after Audrey heard of yet another martyrdom in the Middle East. ‘I thought of the many martyrs around the world, but especially those in the...
by Coracle | Jun 3, 2016 | Creation, Vocation
Memorial day has passed and it’s unofficially summer. Pools are open, school’s almost out, and our minds turn to longer days and outdoor fun. In many places, it also means the arrival of summer interns! For the second year now, Corhaven is no exception. We are...
by Coracle | May 5, 2016 | Coracle News
Friends, we had a wonderful celebration this past Saturday, dedicating the Corhaven Graveyard. In many ways it felt like completion, and in many ways a start to something. We are so grateful to you for all your support and prayers throughout the process of getting the...
by Coracle | Apr 25, 2016 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
PDF version of ARDF press release from April 25 2016
by Coracle | Apr 19, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
Some photos of the signage being installed at the Corhaven Graveyard. Come on April 30th to see it all in place!
by Coracle | Apr 18, 2016 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
from the print version of The Free Press newspaper “Unearthing a shameful past along Holman’s Creek” Posted April 14, 2016 by Mona Casteel It took more than a year to rescue a field from briars, brush and negligence. But the care given is tribute to those buried more...
by Coracle | Apr 13, 2016 | Spiritual Direction
Bishop Eric Menees of the Diocese of San Joaquin in California shares a reflection on his 36-year journey with Spiritual Direction. What it is, what it has been to him, and some encouragement to decide whether or not it might be something you are being invited to...
by Coracle | Apr 8, 2016 | Contemplative Life
Check out this list of resources we love and avail yourself of some of them! We have found their help significant in making the word of God, its wisdom, and its application more accessible in our lives. We hope you will enjoy them too! Printable PDF accessible here,...
by Coracle | Apr 6, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
We had such a great time celebrating with our friends at Christ Church Vienna on April 3. You can listen to the sermon here, or you can download it from CCV’s website here. Some of our favorite soundbytes: “Disillusionment can be a great gift”...
by Coracle | Mar 28, 2016 | Liturgical Seasons
EASTER MONDAY, 2016 by John S. Gardner The first Lent and first Easter since my parents’ deaths has been a time for reflection, a time of necessary busyness, welcome return to work, and sometimes enforced rest (“I am become like one who has no strength,” Ps. 88:4), a...
