Bill Haley

A new Pope from Chicago needs a true Chicago introduction... 🔊

Bill offers a reflection on being transformed to be like Jesus, "Unlocking the Christian Vocation - Holy Communion"; Plus, info on our upcoming Arlington pilgrimage, and join us tonight for a convo about sickness and healing in the church online at 7pm - mailchi.mp/inthecoracle/c…

An Invitation to Amble with Jesus - mailchi.mp/inthecoracle/a…

New Coracle Weekly: Scott offers a devotional reflection on the gift of walking with Jesus; Plus, join us for our upcoming retreat - "Take, Eat, Be: The Eucharistic Life" in Arlington, VA led by Rev. Bill Haley. Great resources and upcoming events here! - mailchi.mp/inthecoracle/a…

Bill offers a devotional on what he has learned from the Desert Fathers & Mothers; Join us on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month for Essential Christianity– a course for rediscovering true Christianity and getting to the heart of what the faith is all about - mailchi.mp/inthecoracle/a…

This Fall Matters...Let's Journey Together - mailchi.mp/inthecoracle/j…

Happy 105th Birthday, Sister Jean 💛

It’s a big election year! How might the Bible speak to that and inform our vote? Join us for a presentation and discussion with Tremper Longman, a distinguished biblical scholar and prolific author about his recent book “The Bible and the Ballot.” Join us: inthecoracle.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/int…

NEW #CoracleWeekly: This week we hear from Coracle Executive Director Bill Haley @WRLHaley as he shares about his time on sabbatical. - mailchi.mp/inthecoracle/b…

"I've never forgotten the day I asked, with pen and paper in hand, for Dallas Willard to give me a list of books to read. His answer: 'Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.'" —Trevor Hudson

Last week, Coracle launched our mid-year fundraising campaign. We are grateful, expectant, & excited - we know that the Lord is at work! We would love your continued support through prayer, event attendance, or a financial gift. Learn more here! ow.ly/Fm2650Pij2l

Opinion | Can Everyone Take a Sabbatical? - The New York Times nytimes.com/2023/06/25/opi…

Can you spot the Snow Leopard?

Opinion | ‘You Can’t Protect Some Life and Not Others’ - The New York Times nytimes.com/2023/06/18/opi…

I am convinced that it is Jesus Christ who knows best what to do with my life, and I want to increasingly turn my heart over to that knowledge.

In 1983, Pope John Paul II had a meeting with Mehmet Ali Agca, the man who had attempted to assassinate him. The incident occurred on May 13, 1981, when Agca fired four shots at the Pope in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. Despite suffering critical injuries, Pope John Paul II recovered and showed forgiveness towards Agca. He asked people to pray for his brother and stated that he had genuinely forgiven Agca. The Pope visited Agca in his cell and engaged in a 21-minute conversation, beginning by asking if Agca spoke Italian, to which Agca nodded in affirmation. The content of their conversation remains undisclosed. Upon its conclusion, the Pope presented Agca with a small white box containing a silver and mother-of-pearl rosary. In 2000, the Pope requested a pardon for Agca from President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, which was granted. Agca, while serving his prison sentence in 2007, converted to Christianity. In 2014, he visited Pope John Paul II's tomb and left flowers as a gesture of respect.

Mr. Rogers made a courageous decision to defy the racial segregation norms of 1969 by extending an invitation to Officer Clemmons to join him in cooling their feet in a shared pool. At that time, pools in America were strictly segregated, and Black individuals faced the threat of police intervention if they attempted to enter white-only pools. Recognizing the injustice, Mr. Rogers took a stand by featuring Officer Clemmons on his show. It is worth noting that Officer Clemmons also faced additional challenges as a homosexual, which only became public knowledge years later. Mr. Rogers, being a compassionate individual, advised Clemmons to keep his sexuality private to protect him from potential harm caused by homophobia. It is important to highlight that Mr. Rogers, as a devout Christian, regarded the act of washing someone's feet as a gesture of respect and hospitality within Christian culture. This remarkable story exemplifies Mr. Rogers' unwavering dedication to goodness and kindness in the world.

How often are YOU in a room with Lutheran, Presbyterian, African Methodist Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Anglican, Episcopalian, Covenant, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Baptist, Methodist, Wesleyan, COGIC, Church of Christ, CRC, RCA, etc. folk? @tenx10collab

Every seven years (approximately) I step back from my work, along with most everything that feels, looks, or quacks like work, and take an extended sabbatical. Tomorrow is the day!

NEW #CoracleWeekly: Chris Lugo shares about some exciting upcoming opportunities in the NoVA/DC area & invites you to join us; Plus, more opportunities to connect online or in-person! - mailchi.mp/inthecoracle/o…