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“The Heart of Spiritual Formation”

“The Heart of Spiritual Formation”

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...
“Psalm 139 in Story & Song”

“Psalm 139 in Story & Song”

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...
“Drawing Near to God”

“Drawing Near to God”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE,” Rev. Chris Lugo (Restoration Anglican Church) guides us through Hebrews 4 as he explores what it means for us to truly “draw near to God.” Given all the forces and voices seeking to draw us away from God, we hope this prayerful reminder...
Let Heaven and Nature Sing

Let Heaven and Nature Sing

At the end of February, I attended the Coracle Fellowship in Baltimore retreat on the Eucharist.  During our time of Silence and Solitude, I felt compelled to go outside for a walk.  I really tried to ignore that feeling.  I’m not familiar with the area, and I didn’t...
Juneteenth 2021 Commemoration & Celebration

Juneteenth 2021 Commemoration & Celebration

On June 19th, 2021, Coracle hosted our 5th annual Juneteenth Commemoration & Celebration, broadcast from the Corhaven Graveyard.  This special online service wove together the themes of Honesty, Solidarity & Hope-in-Action, and it was a very impactful time.The...
The Stranger Within/Without

The Stranger Within/Without

In this “Space for God” devotional, Danny Nasry (Coracle Community Minister) guides us through an opportunity to connect with our inherent human weakness as an invitation to worship and prayer.  He interacts with some well-known passages from scripture and...
Waiting Well: 2020 Advent Offerings

Waiting Well: 2020 Advent Offerings

The challenge is to wait well.  Over the past nine months, we have grown familiar with (and probably quite tired of) longing, hoping, and anticipating a promised restoration of life, peace, and community that remains on the unreachable horizon.  As we relinquish...
Apart But All Together

Apart But All Together

I experienced the passage of time through a wide variety of tempos these last six months.  March was Allegretto – “moderately fast”.  April through June was Adagio – “slowly with great expression”.  July through August was Andante – at a walking pace.  And now we’re...
“Christian Discipleship & The 2020 Election”

“Christian Discipleship & The 2020 Election”

This election cycle is already generating anxiety, fear, and increasing polarization across our country and in our churches.  We want to respond with a call to faithfulness, confidence, and love rooted in our security in Jesus’ love for us.  We hope you will...
Eucharist Song

Eucharist Song

Poem and Reflection by Julie Harrison Eastwood Coracle Fellow, Class of 2019 Eucharist Song Prepare the fields lay them open and ready to receive graft and seed to be baptized with rain with tears as we wait in the hospitable silence Sing with the fields greening in...

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