Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

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

Pilgrimages

Pacific Northwest Pilgrimage: Pacific Northwest Pilgrimage

September 21 to September 28, 2018
Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

April 4-14, 2018
Pilgrimage to Paris: Pilgrimage to Paris

March 21-30, 2017

Programs

Soul of Leadership: Soul of Leadership

Registering for CA now!
Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

A Pilgrimage of Prayer and Presence: A Pilgrimage of Prayer and Presence

June 23 – Freedom House Museum, Alexandria VA
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!
Books and Media: Books and Media

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

View the recorded livestream of Mirabai Starr!

Resources

Spiritual Intimacy: The Power of Group Spiritual Direction: Spiritual Intimacy: The Power of Group Spiritual D…

Tom Adams 4 days ago

Today's post is by Tom Adams There is no deeper intimacy than hearts united in a desire to be wit… Read More
Three Simple Gifts: Three Simple Gifts

Mary van Balen 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen Recently I attended the Spiritual Director’s International Conf… Read More
Deep Diving: Deep Diving

Joan Maxwell 2 weeks ago

Article by Joan Paddock Maxwell (June 2018 eNews) Over the years I’ve spent about two hundred hou… Read More
Calm, Open and Harmonious: Calm, Open and Harmonious

Bryan Berghoef 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Bryan Berghoef The current stage of life I’m in is busy. I have four active ki… Read More
Contemplative Leadership: Born of Compassion: Contemplative Leadership: Born of Compassion

Leah Rampy 4 weeks ago

Today's post is by Leah Rampy When compassion fills my heart, free from all desire, I sit quiet… Read More

Online Courses

Opening to the Spirit: Opening to the Spirit

6-week eCourse with Carole Crumley, starts June 17!
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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