Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

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

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

April 4-14, 2018
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

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!
Prayer for the World: Prayer for the World

Join Shalem on Sat. Sept 30 for this time of prayer!
Books and Media: Books and Media

Click here to order books and media from our store.
Slide 5: Slide 5
Gerald May Seminar: Gerald May Seminar

View the recorded livestream of Mirabai Starr!

Resources

Doing What We Have Learned: Doing What We Have Learned

Mary van Balen 4 days ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen Perhaps it’s because I’m weary of the divisive speech that is b… Read More
We Belong to Each Other: We Belong to Each Other

Kate Coffey 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Savannah Kate Coffey There is no denying we live under the constant threat of… Read More
Learning and Connecting Through Shalem’s Online Courses: Learning and Connecting Through Shalem’s Online Co…

Jane Sharp 2 weeks ago

Article by Jane Sharp (October 2017 eNews) The summer air in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Ca… Read More
The Gift of Contemplative Awareness: The Gift of Contemplative Awareness

Elizabeth Ward 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Liz Ward "In God we live and move and have our being." Acts 17:28 Voices on te… Read More
Grief, Contemplation and God's Love (Part 2): Grief, Contemplation and God’s Love (Part 2)

Tom Adams 4 weeks ago

Today's post is by Tom Adams. This is part 2 of a two-part series. Read part 1 here. The opportun… Read More

Online Courses

Living Word, Living Way: Living Word, Living Way

Online course, available now! Click for more info.
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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