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

Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

Nurturing the Call: Nurturing the Call

Spiritual Guidance Program
Gerald May Seminar: Gerald May Seminar

Bernard McGinn joins us Nov 9 and 10. Register now!
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

Spiritual Awakening and Addiction Recovery: Spiritual Awakening and Addiction Recovery

Thomas Adams 5 days ago

Today's post is by Tom Adams At lunch at the Gerald May seminar, Compassion of the Mystics, I was… Read More
Pilgrimage: Going and Returning: Pilgrimage: Going and Returning

Carole Crumley 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Carole Crumley Happy are the people whose strength is in you! Whose hearts are s… Read More
Cultivating Contemplative Conversations: Cultivating Contemplative Conversations

Margaret Benefiel 2 weeks ago

Article by Margaret Benefiel (December 2018 eNews) In conversations with our “contemplative cousi… Read More
Reflections on Openness, Contemplation, and Love: Reflections on Openness, Contemplation, and Love

Thomas Adams 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Tom Adams I was eager to attend the Gerald May Seminar on the Compassion of th… Read More
Thomas Keating and Centering Prayer: Thomas Keating and Centering Prayer

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen I’m not sure when I began reading books by Thomas Merton. Proba… Read More

Online Courses

Holy Interruptions: Holy Interruptions

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

Available through April 4.
Living from the Spiritual Heart with Tilden Edwards: Living from the Spiritual Heart with Tilden Edwards

Registration open now!
Open Hands, Willing Hearts: Open Hands, Willing Hearts

An online course on discernment. Sign up by Jan 15!

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