by Chris Lugo | Jul 28, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: BIBLE” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us down to the biblical foundation of spiritual formation—Deuteronomy 6. Known traditionally as the “shema,” this powerful invitation to worship God...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jul 26, 2023 | Coracle News
As we enter the third week of Coracle’s mid-year campaign, I want to thank everyone who has supported Coracle through your prayers and with your financial gifts! Both of these are instrumental in sustaining Coracle as we together pursue the mission of Spiritual...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jul 25, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Jeff Lindeman guides us through a prayerful engagement with Philippians 2:1-11. Through Paul’s words, a work of art by Rembrandt, and a series of thoughtful prompts, Jeff enables us to draw close to Jesus and access the only source...
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 Jeff Lindeman | Jul 21, 2023 | Coracle News
Grateful. Expectant. Excited. These words characterize the atmosphere throughout Coracle as we’ve reached the midway point of 2023. We feel like a team, well led and well prepared by the Lord for what is next. I’m eager to tell you a bit more about that. Grateful. We...
by Margot Eyring | Jul 17, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty,” Margot Eyring (Coracle’s Spiritual Direction Coordinator) guides us into the practice of lament as a way to process those times when our timelines and God’s timeline are not the same. By bringing our honest,...
by Bill Haley | Jul 10, 2023 | Contemplative Life
Dear Friends and Fellow Pilgrims, It is a great grace to be writing to you from a place of deep rest and wonder in the middle of sabbatical! I’m writing with a brief update on the time thus far and also with great thanksgiving. Yes, thank you for your prayers for me...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jul 6, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this special 4th of July “Space for God,” Jeff Lindeman (Coracle’s Sr. Dir. of Strategy & Operations) guides us through a time devoted to interceding for our country. In a cultural moment when we are confronted by aggressive appeals to be...
by Chris Lugo | Jul 4, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Bible” reflection, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us gently but steadfastly into an encounter with our sin and our need for salvation. He unpacks Paul’s teaching on our universal brokenness in Romans 3 and...
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 Jeff Lindeman | Jun 21, 2023 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
“Free Books for Summer Reading” That’s what the sign said. Along with the books were water bottles and Oreo cookies provided on the tables. If you came to our Coracle – Arlington ministry space at 8:30 AM just a week or so ago you would have seen kids with...
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 Jeff Lindeman | Jun 15, 2023 | Coracle News
Dear Friends, Coracle, as you know, announced The Next Journey towards the end of 2022, and I am excited today to share how God has been working to bring about our desire to more significantly incarnate our focus on Community, Mission, and Spaces! As we have sought...
by Kristy Wallace Grant | Jun 13, 2023 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
“Eat it with bread made without yeast. For seven days the bread you eat must be made without yeast, as when you escaped from Egypt in such a hurry. Eat this bread – the bread of suffering – so that as long as you live you will remember the day you departed from...
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 Amy Boucher Pye | Jun 1, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Amy Boucher Pye (Coracle Spiritual Director) shares a practice she has come to deeply value for its ability to draw God into the very midst of our daily life—our needs, desires, and feelings. By personalizing Psalm 23, we can come...
by Kristy Wallace Grant | May 26, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Bible”, Kristy Wallace Grant (Repentance Project Director) guides us into an encounter with Psalm 139 in all its beauty and fullness. Drawing together Scripture, story, and song from different cultures, she invites us to worship...
by Jeff Lindeman | May 23, 2023 | Contemplative Life
I find artificial intelligence, “AI”, interesting and intriguing. I am reading articles about the possibilities and potential of AI, listening to what is said, and watching movies. I recently rewatched Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds. In the movie, “Guy” is a...
by Abigail Whitehouse | May 20, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Abigail Whitehouse (Truro Anglican Church) guides us into the rich history of “Remembrance Stones.” Weaving together history, music, and spiritual practices, she helps us to see more clearly how the...
by Jessica Clark | May 16, 2023 | Coracle News, For the World, Vocation
Are you looking for community or for ways to make space for reflection on God’s movement in your life? Consider joining us for The Deeper Journey! The Deeper Journey is a monthly, virtual gathering space for us to come together from wherever we are. We meet on the...