Online School of Contemplative Prayer Series
Shalem Institute presents our online School of Contemplative Prayer Series!
We have heard your yearnings, and now our first online program invites you to be apart of Shalem prayer practices no matter where you are in the world!
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Course Description
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I am looking for support for my daily practice, what do Shalem online courses offer?
Wherever you are in your prayer life-- whether you feel like a beginner or want to deepen a particular practice-- whether you want to explore new ways of praying or are seeking the support of like-spirited others in an online setting, the School of Contemplative Prayer Series offers something for you.
The online sessions are experiential and will include:
- enrichment and support for your daily practice through weekly course material, contemplative quotes and images, and midweek e-mail check-ins
- encouragement for opening to God through a particular way of praying.
- opportunities for conference call, journaling and shared reflection with other participants through a simple, secure, members-only web space.
During the 6-week course, each session builds on the previous sessions, so we encourage you to participate in all sessions sequentially. The online aspect of the course offers you the flexibility of viewing the course material at any time during your day that is right for you. Through it all, your daily silent prayer discipline is the most important aspect of this course.
Technical Requirements: Google Chrome or Firefox browsers recommended. Biweekly e-mails connect you to the course website. Video teachings are hosted by YouTube. Weekly reflection questions are offered for download and printing. Prayerful technical assistance is offered via email.A look is worth a thousand words, see the course space for yourself!
Still Discerning?
Here are some questions that may help you discern the rightness of this course for you:
Do you desire support and enrichment for your prayer life?
Do you wish to develop or deepen a consistent spiritual practice?
Do you desire to open more fully to God?
Are you seeking to connect with authentic spiritual community online?
If these questions touch something that you are yearning for in your spiritual life, then join us for the refreshment, vitality and deepening in prayer that is made possible because we are together in this expanded form of spiritual community.
For further information: Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (301-897-7334)
Courses Enrolling Now!
Join Patience Robbins as she guides you through four 'little somethings' to reignite your daily prayer practice. The weekly material will focus on the practices of: Scripture (Lectio Divina), Movement (Walking Meditation), Gratitude & Prayer for others (Intercessory Prayer).
| Dates: | 6 week session June 23 to July 28, 2013. Next 6 week session, tentatively running in November. |
| Time: | Flexible; you will receive Sunday and Thursday e-mails, and estimated 20 minutes a day for daily practice |
| Place: | www.contemplative-living.org secure, members-only web community of Shalem Institute |
| Leaders: | Patience Robbins and other Shalem staff (including a special audio recording of the late Gerald May) |
| Cost: | $65 |
To Register, please click here.
Space is limited. Once you have registered, you will hear from us via a welcome e-mail on the Thursday before the course begins.
To Share with others,
You may click here to join the Facebook group and invite friends to register. Or send their name and e-mail to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will drop them an announcement (we will not spam).
Future Courses -- Save the Date!
Join Carole Crumley as she guides you through four 'little somethings' to reignite your daily prayer practice. The weekly material will focus on the introductory core practices of Presence through Body, Breath & Mind from Tilden Edward's book Living in the Presence.
| Dates: | 6 week session. Next 6 week session, tentatively running in November. |
| Time: | Flexible; you will receive Sunday and Thursday e-mails, and estimated 20 minutes a day for daily practice |
| Place: | www.contemplative-living.org secure, members-only web community of Shalem Institute |
| Leaders: | Carole Crumley and other Shalem staff (including audio recordings of Tilden Edwards, Marlene Maier, and the late Gerald May) |
| Cost: | $65 |
To Register, check back here in November.
Space is limited. Early notifications will be posted on Facebook event (see below) Once you have registered, you will hear from us via a welcome e-mail on the Thursday before the course begins.
To Share with others,
You may click here to join the Facebook group and invite friends to register. Or send their name and e-mail to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will drop them an announcement (we will not spam).
Testimonials
To visit the Testimonials page on the course website, please click here, or on the image below.
