Embracing Relationships and Spirituality for Change.
Place of resting, reigniting
and reimagining
We believe in the power of relationships and spiritual practice as keys to social change.Â
Welcome
The Center for Organizing, Renewal and Leadership
We believe in the power of relationships and spiritual practice as keys to social change. We strive to create a brave space that facilitates enduring connections and mindful transformation. As a cross-cultural, international center, we offer a place-based experience for reflection and retreat.
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Community
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Our Programs
Retreat & Rentals
Enjoy our retreat in the forested foothills East of Manila. Experience contemporary and indigenous art, healthy cuisine, and rest.
Tipolo Consulting
Tipolo Consulting is an organizational development consulting group with values grounded in authenticity, mutuality, culture change, impact, and liberation.
Free Library
Our Free Library strives to make accessible feminist, Unitarian Universalist, progressive and social justice literature. We welcome donations.
Unitarian Universalist Ministry
Consider hosting and/or officiating your wedding, child naming or memorial service. We also offer one-on-one spiritual direction from a Unitarian Universalist theology, mind-body movement, and multi-religious ministry.
Movement Lab
The most radical thing you can do is introduce people to one another". CORAL hosts and co-sponsors unique gatherings designed to cultivate international solidarity and our sense of vision.
Resources
Learn more about some of the organizations, groups and collectives that we look up to and draw inspiration from.
Shared living community
We live with people we love bound by friendship
Sharing our human and financials resources, and forming a permanent relationship of family together from this day forward.
We Follow Best Practices
The principles and values that we want to practice and make visible in the world as we live together are:
- Mutual relationships
- Stewardship
- Kindness and Compassion
- Community
Balai Diwata
A Quiet Place of Reflection and Transformation
We welcome guests to stay at our retreat starting in 2020. Learn more about the space and available dates for bookings soon.
About Us
The Center for Organizing, Renewal & Leadership (CORAL)
Joseph Santos-Lyons
Executive Director, Co-Director
Rachel Ebora
Coach
Collectives
Our Resources
Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
Western States Center (Portland, OR)
Martial Law Chronicles Project (Metro Manila)
Highlander Center (New Market, TN)
What Our People Say
Testimonials
Alice Howard
"CORAL transformed my leadership skills, fostering growth and renewal. Invaluable support for personal and professional development."
Nathan Marshall
"Exceptional experience at CORAL—empowering leadership, fostering renewal. Grateful for transformative skills acquired. Highly recommend their programs."
Ema Romero
"CORAL reignited my passion for organizing. Exceptional leadership training and renewal programs. A game-changer for personal and professional growth."
Ann Smith
"Thank you, CORAL, for reigniting my leadership spark. Renewal and organizing expertise made a lasting impact on my personal and professional life."
Join Us Now!
CORAL intentionally welcomes feminist, anti-racist and environmental justice movement builders, youth organizers, Unitarian Universalists and religious liberals for retreat, radical imagination and resource sharing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CORAL offers a diverse range of leadership programs, including organizational development, strategic planning, and personal renewal initiatives.
Engaging with CORAL’s community is easy! Attend events, join online forums, and participate in networking sessions to connect with like-minded leaders.
CORAL stands out for its holistic approach, combining organizing, renewal, and leadership principles. Our programs are tailored for sustainable personal and professional growth.