by Coracle | Sep 11, 2014 | Contemplative Life
Remembering 9/11, a part of God’s story comes to mind when God’s people were under harsh times, and were trying to recover from an attack. Years had gone by, and food was scarce, and people hungered for help from the Lord. When Joel lifts these things up...
by Coracle | Sep 4, 2014 | Contemplative Life
We have two brand-new offerings from Coracle! Click the links below to see a PDF of these exciting opportunities. One is about the fall “Soundings Seminar Series” in northern Virginia, and the other is about a series of men’s retreats that...
by Bill Deiss | Aug 25, 2014 | For the World
Our call is to partner with the Anglican Church to support Christ-centered, long-term, sustainable development projects, mostly in the southern hemisphere. In addition, we provide relief funding through local churches when natural disasters disrupt lives and damage...
by Lucas Koach | Aug 22, 2014 | For the World
Recently I participated in discussions on how one in nine in the world lack clean water —the global unrest this creates and what the faith community is doing to respond. “For me,” said an Arizona senator, “these issues are no longer over there but right...
by Coracle | Aug 17, 2014 | Spiritual Direction
by Desiree Barker There are many good reasons for seeking out a spiritual director. For each person the reasons will be slightly different and as individual as they are. Often it is a series of events that finally converge to cause a believer to seek out the...
by Coracle | Aug 15, 2014 | Coracle News
School is coming, people are returning from summer trips, and that means everyone is running for home. With the addition to the Woodshop coming to a close as well, we are getting ready for people making Corhaven their temporary home: making peace and bonding with...
by Coracle | Aug 14, 2014 | Contemplative Life
We’re excited to offer some new opportunities for good fun and great conversation at Corhaven starting in September called “Movies with a Message.” In our day, one of the most powerful ways to tell stories, raise awareness, make a point, and spark...
by Coracle | Jul 29, 2014 | Creation
We’ve done these before, they’ve always been amazing. We’re doing it again on Saturday, September 20, and it’s going to be amazing! On that day we’ll offer our third “Field to Fork” experience, and this year we’re...
by Coracle | Jul 29, 2014 | Coracle News
Pictures do speak louder than words, so here is the building project update and I will let you determine how things are going at Corhaven…
by Bill Haley | Jul 8, 2014 | Coracle News
Dear friends and fellow-pilgrims, it’s summer so I’m going to keep this short and sweet! So many good things are going on with Coracle and at Corhaven, and more is coming. We’re at a place of being more ready and really wanting to invite more people into the...
by Coracle | Jul 3, 2014 | Coracle News
Impact- A forceful contact or influence. I think it is safe to say that the new addition to the woodshop at Corhaven has made an impact on the space. Dirt has been dug, concrete has been poured, and walls have been put up. The shape of the rectangular retreat...
by Bill Haley | Jul 2, 2014 | Contemplative Life
I still remember a couple of years ago when my family, all six of us–Tara, Liam, Iona, Karis, Maira, and me–had just returned from a wonderful vacation. Whether you’ve already had yours or the last weeks of August still hold its promise, I hope you have or will...
by Coracle | Jun 23, 2014 | Coracle News
And so it’s begun! The addition to the Woodshop has been in progress for about a week now, and below we have a snap-shot from early in the progress. Please pray about this project and those involved to make it happen including donors and workers! Prayers also...
by Bill Haley | Jun 19, 2014 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
Exactly one year ago today I was in Israel and Palestine with The Telos Group. My full blogs about that can be found here. It could have been that exactly one year ago I visited the Tent of Nations, a stunning example of Christian faith, life, and what it means to...
by Bill Haley | Jun 4, 2014 | Coracle News
Friends and fellow-pilgrims, we’ve heard your cries! And so, it seems, has God. He’s been providing wonderfully already, and now we need your help. If you’ve been out to Corhaven, you know the need. It’s the most consistent feedback we’ve received from...
by Bill Haley | May 29, 2014 | Contemplative Life
This past April in Nashville, I went to what I find to be one of the most unique and refreshing annual gatherings of Christians in the country. I go because I find this event a great way to stay current with fresh thinking on important topics in today’s society, as...
by Tara Haley | May 26, 2014 | Creation
Rhubarb is coming, and it’s coming fast this year in the Corhaven Garden. Last weekend, during our Creation Care Retreat, retreatants made this recipe and a complete meal with fresh produce. In case you were not there, here is the recipe we used for this...
by Coracle | May 22, 2014 | Contemplative Life
After most group retreats at Corhaven and often personal retreats, we ask a few questions about people’s experiences and ideas. And we always ask “How did you meet God?”. The following replies are just a few taken from recent retreatants. Praise God that he meets...
by Bill Haley | May 19, 2014 | Contemplative Life, For the World
Recently I was able to preach on this topic at The Falls Church Anglican. The audio version (link provided in the PDF) is half the length of what I’ve written and attached here. It was for me an opportunity to get onto the page some ideas I’ve been...
by Coracle | May 14, 2014 | Church Unity, Contemplative Life
Yes, we all strive to be doing the work of Jesus, but one guy has more eyes on him than any of us. The Pope. In case you missed this one, here is an article we found on the subject. Click the title below to read the full thing. “If Francis’s embrace of the...
