Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

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

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

May 7-17, 2019
Pacific Northwest Pilgrimage: Pacific Northwest Pilgrimage

September 21 to September 28, 2018
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

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

The Practical Mysticism of Evelyn Underhill: The Practical Mysticism of Evelyn Underhill

Dana Greene 6 days ago

Today's post is by Dana Greene Evelyn Underhill, the Anglican religious writer, had a leading rol… Read More
The Intimacy of Transition: The Intimacy of Transition

Ann Dean 2 weeks ago

Article by Ann Dean (September 2018 eNews) September rains bring cool crisp air, soften the fragr… Read More
Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Grace: Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Grace

Mary van Balen 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen Sometimes an ordinary event becomes an extraordinary grace. Tha… Read More
Gifts on the Way: Gifts on the Way

Kimberly Ann Borin 4 weeks ago

Today's post is by Kimberly Borin, Ed.D. The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint J… Read More
Mr. Rogers: Restoring the World to Wholeness One Neighbor at a Time: Mr. Rogers: Restoring the World to Wholeness One N…

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen When my oldest child was three, friends with a son about the sa… Read More

Online Courses

With Hearts Wide Open: With Hearts Wide Open

Contemplative leadership seminar, available now!
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!
Holy Interruptions: Holy Interruptions

An online retreat day by Ann Kulp

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