Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

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

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

May 4-14, 2021
Pilgrimage to Iona: Pilgrimage to Iona

May 28 – June 7, 2020
Newfoundland: Newfoundland

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

March 21-30, 2017

Programs

Going Deeper: Going Deeper

Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership – Enrolling now!
Nurturing the Call: Nurturing the Call

Spiritual Guidance Program
Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

Gerald G. May Seminar: Gerald G. May Seminar

with Wendy M. Wright
YALLI: Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative: YALLI: Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative

Application Deadline
January 30, 2020
Shalem Fall Open House: Shalem Fall Open House

November 10, 2019
Contemplative Voices Award: Contemplative Voices Award

Honoring Carrie Newcomer, October 27
Group Spiritual Direction Workshop: Group Spiritual Direction Workshop

Lexington, VA. August 26-29.
Watch Ron Rolheiser: Watch Ron Rolheiser

Enjoy the Friday lecture of the Gerald May Seminar!
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.
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!
Slide 13: Slide 13
YALLI: Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative: YALLI: Young Adult Life and Leadership Initiative

Application Deadline:
December 15, 2019

Resources

Three Essentials for Leadership in the Time of Coronavirus: Three Essentials for Leadership in the Time of Cor…

Margaret Benefiel 20 hours ago

In the short span of a month, our lives have been turned upside down. We are quarantined. We know pe… Read More
Now is the Time for Deep Inner Listening: Now is the Time for Deep Inner Listening

Lerita Coleman Brown 1 week ago

I gave up watching weekday television for Lent. I noticed that I was watching too much. I compassion… Read More
This is a Time for Contemplatives: This is a Time for Contemplatives

Patience Robbins 2 weeks ago

Amidst the turbulence, conflict and great uncertainty in our country and world, I struggle daily to… Read More
Lent: Letting Love Enter In: Lent: Letting Love Enter In

Mary van Balen 3 weeks ago

On Ash Wednesday I took tentative steps into the Lenten season. I wasn’t sure what disciplines to em… Read More
Heartless Solitude: Heartless Solitude

Keith Kristich 4 weeks ago

“Solitude is the furnace of transformation.” Henri Nouwen The day began at 4:00 am with a five-h… Read More

Online Courses

Shalem’s Online Courses: Shalem’s Online Courses

We’re offering several eCourses to support people in this challenging time, including a free eCourse.
Contemplative Earth Awareness: Contemplative Earth Awareness

Online retreat will be available to access April 1 to June 17, 2020
NEW Howard Thurman: The Writing of Jesus and the Disinherited: NEW Howard Thurman: The Writing of Jesus and the Disinherited
Open Hands, Willing Hearts: Open Hands, Willing Hearts

An online course on discernment.
Opening to the Spirit: Opening to the Spirit

October 6, 2019 through November 10, 2019

Registration extended to October 22!
With Hearts Wide Open: With Hearts Wide Open

Contemplative leadership seminar, available now!
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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