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
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

Thomas Keating and Centering Prayer: Thomas Keating and Centering Prayer

Mary van Balen 5 days ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen I’m not sure when I began reading books by Thomas Merton. Proba… Read More
Thoughts on Contemplative Conversations in Congregations: Thoughts on Contemplative Conversations in Congreg…

Stuart Higginbotham 2 weeks ago

Article by Stuart Higginbotham (November 2018 eNews) Is it possible to be contemplative in our co… Read More
Making More Space: Making More Space

Jeff Nelson 4 weeks ago

Today's post is by Jeff Nelson A few years ago, our trusted MacBook of a couple years finally ref… Read More
A Place Where Grace Flows: A Place Where Grace Flows

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen Have you read something that stays with you, popping into mind… Read More
The Burning Bush: The Burning Bush

shalem online 1 month ago

Article by Diane Zanetti (October 2018 eNews) "To pray, then, is to be aflame with God. The purpose… Read More

Online Courses

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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