Journal

Category: Coracle News

The Next Journey: Updates

The Next Journey: Updates

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...
Bill’s Sabbatical and Your Sabbath

Bill’s Sabbatical and Your Sabbath

Bill Haley, Coracle’s Executive Director, is going on sabbatical. This is a good and happy thing after 25+ years in ministry! We are delighted that the Coracle board saw the value of this for Bill at this time and that our staff are very supportive. From mid-April...
“The Next Journey” News and Updates

“The Next Journey” News and Updates

Over the past several months you likely have heard us talking about “The Next Journey”  for Coracle.  The Next Journey, which came from our corporate discernment last summer, focuses on Community, Mission, and (initially) four Spaces.  Thematically, The Next Journey...
RECORDING: “The Next Journey” for Coracle

RECORDING: “The Next Journey” for Coracle

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...
“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...
“The Next Journey” for Coracle

“The Next Journey” for Coracle

Dear Friends and Fellow Pilgrims,At this year’s end, I’m truly excited to write to you again with a bit about where Coracle’s been this year, and more so where we are going.  I hope you’ll join with us, whether you live in the Washington DC area, in Baltimore, in the...
“Christ in 10,000 Faces”

“Christ in 10,000 Faces”

On this, the 100th “Space for God” reflection, Rev. Bill Haley celebrates the tremendous gift these Tuesday morning gatherings have been over the past 2 years, and then, he guides us into a time of encounter with God through the presence of other people. ...
Why We Care about Deconstruction

Why We Care about Deconstruction

This reflection marks the official launch of our 2022 “Doubt, Deconstruction & Redemption” Series.  We have always sought to offer care, companionship, and resources to those wrestling with their faith.  Now that “deconstruction” has become something...
Deconstruction, Discernment & 2022

Deconstruction, Discernment & 2022

Happy New Year, everybody!  Regarding this Year of our Lord 2022, I’m excited, intimidated, expectant, and sober.   I’m sober because the significant shifts and challenges that we’ve experienced in the past few years will persist and likely intensify.  I’m excited by...
Coracle’s 2021 Annual Report

Coracle’s 2021 Annual Report

It has been another challenging, stretching, and exciting year for all of us, and for Coracle too.  The Lord has been faithful, and we are in awe as we look back on the places of new creativity and growth into which he has led us that we couldn’t have predicted...
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...
An Interview with 2021 Coracle Fellow Sarah Hoyt

An Interview with 2021 Coracle Fellow Sarah Hoyt

What initially drew you towards the Coracle Fellowship Program?A dear friend who had been a Fellow the previous year recommended I look into this program. I’m so glad I did! And I remain grateful to my friend!What is one retreat that has particularly resonated with...
Beauty & Desire: Why Both Matter

Beauty & Desire: Why Both Matter

As part of this year’s “Beauty for Ballast” offerings, we’re delighted to host Dr. Curt Thompson for our July Soundings Seminar to discuss themes from his forthcoming book, The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community. Over...
Coracle in the Valley: Spring – Fall 2021

Coracle in the Valley: Spring – Fall 2021

We are thrilled to be able to offer a number of really wonderful opportunities for formation, creation, and service in and from the Shenandoah Valley over the coming months!  Some of these offerings will be in-person at Corhaven, and others will be offered online and...
A Personal Letter from Me

A Personal Letter from Me

Happy Bright Week friends!  This is the week when we continue to bask in the joy of the Resurrection, and there’s much to be joyful about, even as we carry the burdens of our days.  There’s much to tell you about, many good things, and if you read between the lines of...
What is “Essential Christianity”?

What is “Essential Christianity”?

At the end of 2020, our Executive Director, Bill Haley, had hit a wall.  He was trying to write out the “Essence” of Coracle, but the task was eluding him.  Then, in a spark of inspiration, he stepped back and widened his perspective.  He instead asked,...