Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

Shalem offers in-depth support for contemplative living and leadership.

Pilgrimages

Newfoundland: Newfoundland

July 5 – 13, 2019
Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

May 7-17, 2019
Pilgrimage to Paris: Pilgrimage to Paris

March 21-30, 2017

Programs

Going Deeper: Going Deeper

Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership – Enrolling now!
Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

Gerald May Seminar: Gerald May Seminar

Ron Rolheiser joins us Apr 26 and 27. Register now!
Nurturing the Call: Nurturing the Call

Spiritual Guidance Program
Books and Media: Books and Media

Click here to order books and media from our store.
Rohr and Edwards – SOLD OUT: Rohr and Edwards – SOLD OUT

Click here to view the Facebook Live video.
Prayer for the World: Prayer for the World

Join Shalem on Wednesdays thru February for prayer.
Contemplative Voices Award: Contemplative Voices Award

Celebrating Parker Palmer Nov 12 in DC
Fall Open House and Book Signing: Fall Open House and Book Signing

We hope you’ll join us on October 8 for this special open house in our new offices!

Resources

Singing the Lord's Song: Singing the Lord’s Song

Tilden Edwards 12 hours ago

Today's post is by Tilden Edwards “By the rivers of Babylon—there we sat down and there we wept w… Read More
Making Space, One Book at a Time: Making Space, One Book at a Time

Mary van Balen 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen Sometimes the simplest of chores become prayer. It’s about payi… Read More
An Amazing Journey: An Amazing Journey

Lerita Coleman Brown 2 weeks ago

Article by Lerita Coleman Brown (February 2019 eNews) My religious and spiritual life is an amazi… Read More
Sound of Silence, Stillness in Motion: Sound of Silence, Stillness in Motion

Ernest Yau 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Ernest Yau A simple phrase, “Just a moment,” is an invitation to stand on holy… Read More
Hope in the New Year: Hope in the New Year

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen I like to celebrate Christmas—all 12 days of the season. So, wh… Read More

Online Courses

Open Hands, Willing Hearts: Open Hands, Willing Hearts

An online course on discernment. Starts March 10!
Living from the Spiritual Heart with Tilden Edwards: Living from the Spiritual Heart with Tilden Edwards

Registration open now! Starts January 27.
Holy Interruptions: Holy Interruptions

Take an online retreat this winter!
Howard Thurman Retreat Day: Howard Thurman Retreat Day

Available through April 4.

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