Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

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

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

April 14-24, 2020
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

Please Come Back: Please Come Back

Rose Mary Dougherty 2 weeks ago

by Rose Mary Dougherty A wooden heart hangs on my office door; one side says, “Welcome,” the othe… Read More
Proximity and Hope: Proximity and Hope

Mary van Balen 3 weeks ago

by Mary Van Balen A movie or book can be transforming. For Black History Month, I’m sharing an ex… Read More
Reflection on Contemplation and Race: A Letter: Reflection on Contemplation and Race: A Letter

Fay Acker 3 weeks ago

By Fay C. Acker When I was a child, I used to sit in the living room in a little alcove formed by… Read More
A Long Breath in the Season of Busyness: A Long Breath in the Season of Busyness

Areeta Bridgemohan 4 weeks ago

Today's blog is by Areeta Bridgemohan One sunny Saturday early in December, 12 church members and… Read More
Center Down: Prayer in the Struggle for Justice: Center Down: Prayer in the Struggle for Justice

Jessica Smith 1 month ago

Today's blog is by Jessie Smith “How good it is to center down! To sit quietly and see one’s sel… Read More

Online Courses

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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Each gift, no matter the size, makes a difference to us.: Each gift, no matter the size, makes a difference to us.