by Coracle | Mar 1, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God” devotional, Debra Donnelly-Barton (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into her devotional reflection from Ash Wednesday. Drawing inspiration from T.S. Eliot’s poem marking the start of Lent, Debra helps us consider afresh our Lenten...
by Coracle | Feb 27, 2026 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Anne Le Tissier (Author) guides us into a reflection on the role of the word “but” in Scripture and in our lives of faith. She draws upon the narratives of Gideon and David to drive home the importance of...
by Bill Haley | Feb 25, 2026 | Contemplative Life
Just a couple of weeks ago we had our second Fellows retreat in NoVA on the contemplative life, “To Be With God”. God came to us. Like we’ve done since the beginning of our Fellows program in 2017, we opened with a favorite insight from Thomas Merton that speaks...
by Bill Haley | Feb 19, 2026 | Contemplative Life
On Feb 11, 2026, Rev. Bill Haley convened an online gathering where he shared some of the realizations he’s gained recently about the deeper life in God. In Bill’s words, “Over 2023, I came to much clearer realizations of some of the deeper and...
by Jessica Clark | Feb 18, 2026 | Liturgical Seasons
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Today millions of followers of Jesus will—or have already—said these words. It’s Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the season of Lent. Historically, the church has recognized this season as a time for...
by Mary Gardner | Feb 14, 2026 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Rev. Mary Amendolia Gardner (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into the spiritual riches of illuminated manuscripts. She offers historical context for this centuries-old tradition before inviting us to...
by Coracle | Feb 13, 2026 | For the World
by: Kathy R. Williamson Bruce It means everything when we feel seen, right? Not just with a mere glance or a deep gaze but to be “seen”. In my opinion to be “seen” means to be authentically recognized, understood, and accepted for who you are at your core....
by Coracle | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Justice and Mercy
In this “Space for God” devotional, Wanda Jones Yeatman (Consultant and Coach) guides us into a Black History Month reflection on the abiding joy of the Black Church through the centuries. Drawing upon Psalm 90:14, she prompts us to contemplate the ways a robust faith...
by Scott Buresh | Feb 2, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Coracle Baltimore
In this “Space for God” devotional, Scott Buresh (Coracle Baltimore Minister) reflects on the powerful practice of gazing into the face of another. He weaves together Allen Levi’s acclaimed novel Theo of Golden with modern psychiatry and ancient Ignition exercises to...
by Coracle | Jan 22, 2026 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Ann Bodling (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into a space praying through a liturgy based on the life of St. Brendan the Navigator. The prayer comes from the Northumbria Community, and it invites us to refresh and renew our...
by Bill Haley | Jan 16, 2026 | Justice and Mercy
Justice-loving and Jesus-loving friends, the Repentance Project is now over 10 years old. Our formational resource “An American Lament” has been being used for almost as long. But friends, it is more timely now then it was then to take on and experience this 40 day...
by Margot Eyring | Jan 15, 2026 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Margot Eyring (Coracle Spiritual Direction Coordinator) invites us to consider the beauty of the new beginnings contained within every day and season. She guides us through some reflective prompts and then offers us space to...
by Bill Haley | Jan 10, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Creation, Space for God with Bill
In this “Space for God: Beauty,” Rev. Bill Haley offers an Epiphany reflection on the power of light in nature to draw us toward God and to inspire us in our Christian lives to shine out into the dark places of the world. We hope you are blessed by the...
by Bill Haley | Jan 7, 2026 | Coracle News
Friends, I’m really excited for our upcoming retreat and workshop, Listening Well, on Saturday, January 24, from 8:30am to noon at the Coracle Center (register here). During our time we will be guided by three wise women–spiritual directors, friends, and members of...
by Coracle | Dec 18, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Dr. Scott Buresh (Coracle Baltimore Minister) transports us back to before time began, when the Trinity dwelled together in love, planning and preparing for our creation and all it would cost. Drawing on...
by Coracle | Dec 11, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Jan Haugen (Docent, National Gallery of Art) guides us through a time observing and reflecting upon The Adoration of the Shepherds by Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo. She helps us appreciate the theological valence of the...
by Bill Haley | Dec 10, 2025 | Coracle News
Friends, as I mentioned last week, we’re delighted to offer our vision for 2026– “Building the Fire”. I’m tempted to write a lot here, but we say it all in the document so I won’t steal its thunder and instead would genuinely and sincerely ask you to...
by Bill Haley | Dec 4, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons, Space for God with Bill
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Rev. Bill Haley offers a distinction between songs for Christmas and songs for Advent. He invites us to sit with the anticipatory yearning and musical beauty of six of the season’s most beautiful songs,...
by Bill Haley | Dec 3, 2025 | Coracle News
Dear friends and fellow-pilgrims, Around this time last year I wrote to you that 2025 looked like it was going to be challenging and full of uncertainty. Halfway through the year, I wrote to you that the world seemed to be getting darker by the day. Well…all of that...
by Amy Boucher Pye | Nov 28, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God,” Amy Boucher Pye (Author and Spiritual Director) guides us into a reflection on the distinctive style of contemplative prayer practiced by Julian of Norwich. She draws especially from Karen Dibbens-Wyatt, who has suffered for...
