Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

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

Pilgrimages

Newfoundland: Newfoundland

July 5 – 13, 2019
Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

May 7-17, 2019
Pilgrimage to Paris: Pilgrimage to Paris

March 21-30, 2017

Programs

Going Deeper: Going Deeper

Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership – Enrolling now!
Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

Gerald May Seminar: Gerald May Seminar

Ron Rolheiser joins us Apr 26 and 27. Register now!
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.
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 Power of Being Present: The Power of Being Present

Bryan Berghoef 1 week ago

Today's post is by Bryan Berghoef “Hello? Are you there, Dad?” I am awakened from my thoughts by… Read More
Lent is a Time to Listen: Lent is a Time to Listen

Mary van Balen 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen While reading some reflections by Richard Rohr on the presence… Read More
On Being Perpetually Distracted: On Being Perpetually Distracted

Ron Rolheiser 2 weeks ago

Article by Ron Rolheiser (March 2019 eNews) There’s a story in the Hindu tradition that runs some… Read More
When We Listen to the Bell: When We Listen to the Bell

Bryan Berghoef 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Bryan Berghoef My first introduction to a meditation bell or singing bowl was… Read More
Singing the Lord's Song: Singing the Lord’s Song

Tilden Edwards 4 weeks ago

Today's post is by Tilden Edwards “By the rivers of Babylon—there we sat down and there we wept w… Read More

Online Courses

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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