by Coracle | Aug 29, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this Soundings Seminar conversation, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) interviews Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) about his time on a 6-month Sabbatical. Bill spent time in monasteries, traveled the world, and did his best to savor the...
by Coracle | Aug 10, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, we welcome back Jan Haugen (Smithsonian National Gallery) for another “Art Break”—this time looking at a 16th Century Italian painting by Titian. Jan guides us into the beauty and subtlety of the portrait of 12-yr-old...
by Coracle | Aug 3, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Vocation
In this “Space for God” devotional, Terry Timm (Pastor and Vocation Coach) guides us through an exercise of attunement with God at the crossroads of life. When we are faced with a significant choice, we long to know how to hear God’s input before we make our decision,...
by Coracle | Jul 24, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Vocation
In this Soundings Seminar conversation, Tracy Mathews and Terry Timm of Attune offer tools and training to help us slow down, listen deeply, and tap into more of God’s guidance for the decision-making, strategic direction setting, and team building of...
by Coracle | Jun 23, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, John Bruce draws on insights from Scripture and Dallas Willard to help all of us live with a moment-by-moment awareness of being in the presence of God. The God who created the cosmos is the same God who is intimately...
by Coracle | Jun 15, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Justice and Mercy
In this special Juneteenth “Space for God” devotional, Kathy Bruce reflects on God’s liberating power through Scripture, story, and song. We hope you will be caught up in the spirit of celebration as you reflect on where you’ve seen God’s...
by Coracle | Jun 8, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, author and vocational coach Terry Timm guides us into the theme of feasting in the Christian Story. By reflecting on the Eucharist (the feast that was) and the Eschatological Banquet (the feast that will be), Terry...
by Coracle | May 11, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty,” Jan Haugen (National Gallery of Art Docent) guides us into a close and prayerful viewing of Jan van Eyck’s masterful depiction of the Annunciation. She uses this painting to help focus our attention on the small...
by Coracle | May 4, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Ann Bodling (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us through a few simple but profound prayers from hard-working Christians in the Hebrides, a collection of islands off the northwest coast of Scotland. They are heart-cries...
by Coracle | Apr 28, 2023 | Contemplative Life
What do the feasts of the Bible reveal about our place in today’s tired world? In short, everything.From Genesis through Revelation, redemptive history is captured through feasts. Through them, God calls his people to commemorate mercy, delight in grace, and...
by Coracle | Apr 20, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Debra Donnelly-Barton (Coracle Spiritual Director) helps us confront and disentangle ourselves from our attachments. Through the story of the rich young ruler and rooted in the ancient Franciscan “Via Negativa,” Debra...
by Coracle | Apr 12, 2023 | Coracle News
Looking for updates on The Next Journey? Bookmark this space for future news! June 5, 2023: Exciting new updates for the Next Journey March 29, 2023: Coracle announces sabbatical for Bill Haley, Coracle executive director March 22, 2023: Updates at Corhaven...
by Coracle | Mar 21, 2023 | Contemplative Life
Brent Snader, a participant in our 2022 Coracle Fellowship cohort, shares a poetic response to his time in the program. The River of Love Formed by the Spirit to serve my King There is no greater goal, no higher thing. Thanks be to God the work is already begun...
by Coracle | Mar 11, 2023 | For the World
In this “Soundings Seminar” conversation, Ken Wettig (Coracle Community Minister) speaks with Anita and Yosiah, missionaries who live and serve in a slum community in Jakarta, Indonesia. They help to run a preschool and after-school program for...
by Coracle | Mar 9, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty,” Ann Bodling (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us through three ancient Celtic Nature poems. Drawing from Threshold of Light, she pairs beautiful words with natural imagery and helps us appreciate the unique riches...
by Coracle | Feb 27, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Creation
Carly Smith, a participant in our 2022 Coracle Fellowship cohort, shares a poetic response to her time in the program and what she learns about the truth of God from watching nature around her. Chrysalis WhispersI gaze on you young one. You fill your life with green....
by Coracle | Feb 27, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this Soundings Seminar discussion, Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) talks with Dan Marotta (Redeemer Anglican Church, Richmond) about Dan’s new book – Liturgy in the Wilderness: How the Lord’s Prayer Shapes the Imagination of the Church in...
by Coracle | Feb 16, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God,” Rev. Dan Marotta (Redeemer Anglican Church, Richmond) draws us into the profound riches of one of the world’s most familiar prayers. By unpacking the Lord’s Prayer line-by-line, Dan helps us see anew the cosmic and...
by Coracle | Jan 17, 2023 | Coracle News
On January 11, 2023, Rev. Bill Haley offered the fruit of Coracle’s 2022 Corporate Discernment Process— The Next Journey— and unpacked how the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 undergirds this new clarity and direction for Coracle’s mission. We hope you...
by Coracle | Jan 6, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent,” Wanda Bickers (Coracle Spiritual Director), guides us through a time of visio divina, or prayerfully encountering God through a combination of visual art and scripture. She focuses on Luke 1:25-40, and draws our attention...
