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

Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

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!
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Resources

The Wisdom of Pope John XXIII: The Wisdom of Pope John XXIII

Mary van Balen 2 days ago

Today's blog is by Mary Van Balen. Friday, October 11, is the 57th anniversary of the opening session of Vatican II. It is also the fifth time the Catholic church celebrates the feast of Saint John… Read More
Discernment as Responsible Love: Discernment as Responsible Love

Rose Mary Dougherty 5 days ago

Article by Rose Mary Dougherty, October 2019 eNews How can I be sure that I am doing God’s will?… Read More
A Beautiful Soul: A Beautiful Soul

Ernest Yau 2 weeks ago

Today's blog is by Ernest Yau. “The meaning of earthly existence lies not, as we have been used t… Read More
Note to Self When Walking (Because I Forget): Note to Self When Walking (Because I Forget)

Carrie Newcomer 3 weeks ago

Today's blog is by Carrie Newcomer, recipient of Shalem's 2019 Contemplative Voices Award When wa… Read More
Niksen: A Time for Be-ing: Niksen: A Time for Be-ing

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen There is a Dutch word for doing nothing: Niksen. I know this no… Read More

Online Courses

With Hearts Wide Open: With Hearts Wide Open

Contemplative leadership seminar, available now!
Open Hands, Willing Hearts: Open Hands, Willing Hearts

An online course on discernment. Starts March 10!
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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