The origin and meaning of Coracle
Coracles were made of animal
skins and covered with bitumen to make them watertight. For 35 centuries they were
used to transport goods and people.
St Columba, after whom our church in Scarborough has been named, founded Christianity
in Scotland, having travelled there from Ireland in a wicker Coracle.
"In May 563 St Columba set out with twelve disciples across the Irish Sea
towards Scotland."
For more on St Columba and his travels, see
www.angelforce.co.uk/stmichael/columba.html
Thus our Parish newsletter, Coracle, is a means by which the Good News comes to the
people of our community.