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

Niksen: A Time for Be-ing: Niksen: A Time for Be-ing

Mary van Balen 3 days ago

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

Judy Walsh-Mellett 2 weeks ago

Article by Judy Walsh-Mellett - September 2019 eNews As a child walking in the woods, I was not… Read More
Miracle, Light and Considerable Magic: Miracle, Light and Considerable Mag…

Carrie Newcomer 2 months ago

Article by by Carrie Newcomer - August 2019 eNews “Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign?” (Mark 8:12) Albert Einstein said, “There are two ways to live your life. One is as though… Read More
Leaning Against Trees: Leaning Against Trees

Melanie Weldon-Soiset 2 months ago

Today's post is by Melanie Weldon-Soiset One cloudy Friday this past March, eight Sojourners fell… Read More
Beginnings: Beginnings

Jane Sharp 2 months ago

Article by Jane Sharp - July 2019 eNews It all began with longings. A longing to continue lear… 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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