Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

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

Pilgrimages

Pacific Northwest Pilgrimage: Pacific Northwest Pilgrimage

September 21 to September 28, 2017
Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

May 10-20, 2017
Pilgrimage to Paris: Pilgrimage to Paris

March 21-30, 2017

Programs

Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

Gerald May Seminar: Gerald May Seminar

View the recorded livestream of Mirabai Starr!
Books and Media: Books and Media

Find a winter read in our online store!
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Resources

Into the Dark: Into the Dark

Joann Nesser 10 hours ago

Today's post is by Joann Nesser I was afraid to follow you into the dark, afraid… Read More
In Community With All Living Things: In Community With All Living Things

Wendy Adams 1 week ago

Today's post is by Wendy Adams “Oh Great Spirit, Land and Sky and Sea You are inside, and all a… Read More
Poetry as Prelude to Prayer: Poetry as Prelude to Prayer

Dana Greene 3 weeks ago

Article by Dana Greene (June 2017 eNews) Poetry like prayer is a form of primary speech, an expre… Read More
The Mug and Me: The Mug and Me

Mary van Balen 4 weeks ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen I fell in love with a coffee mug. Let me explain. It happened o… Read More
When We Listen to the Bell: When We Listen to the Bell

Bryan Berghoef 1 month ago

Today's post is by Bryan Berghoef My first introduction to a meditation bell or singing bowl was… Read More

Online Courses

Living Word, Living Way: Living Word, Living Way

Online course, coming in July!
Howard Thurman Retreat Day: Howard Thurman Retreat Day

Available through March 31.
Open Hands, Willing Hearts: Open Hands, Willing Hearts

An online course on discernment. Register by March 13!
Holy Interruptions: Holy Interruptions

An online retreat day by Ann Kulp

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