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

Hope in the New Year: Hope in the New Year

Mary van Balen 4 days ago

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

Patricia Farrell 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Patricia Farrell I think the most important qualification for a spiritual dire… Read More
Coming to Our Senses: Coming to Our Senses

Leah Rampy 2 weeks ago

Article by Leah Rampy (January 2019 eNews) A crisp winter’s eve. The longest night in the season… Read More
The Privilege of Silence: The Privilege of Silence

Carl McColman 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Carl McColman Back in 2003, I spent a day at a relatively new monastery near S… Read More
Welcoming Christ, Welcoming Others: Welcoming Christ, Welcoming Others

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen Stepping out of the parking garage elevator and starting down t… Read More

Online Courses

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.
Open Hands, Willing Hearts: Open Hands, Willing Hearts

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

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