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

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

The Gift of Sabbath Time: The Gift of Sabbath Time

Stephanie Gretchen 6 days ago

Instead of seeing Sabbath time as a period to do spiritual activities, perhaps it’s a time to just e… Read More
Children, Chaos, and Contemplation: Children, Chaos, and Contemplation

Bryan Berghoef 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Bryan Berghoef There is never a dull moment at our house. My wife and I have f… Read More
Grounded in Love: Creative Leadership for Our Times: Grounded in Love: Creative Leadership for Our Time…

Margaret Benefiel 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Margaret Benefiel Marches. Online petitions. Letters to the editor. “Am I doin… Read More
From Burnout to Aliveness – A Journey through the Soul of Leadership: From Burnout to Aliveness – A Journey through the…

Eliza Ramos 3 weeks ago

Article by Eliza Ramos (May 2018 eNews) “…It takes time to still within And merge with life Tim… Read More
Embraced by the Earth: Embraced by the Earth

Anita Davidson 1 month ago

Today's post is by Anita Davidson Memories of my childhood are very incomplete and foggy, except… Read More

Online Courses

Contemplative Earth Awareness: Contemplative Earth Awareness

Online retreat available through May 31, 2018.
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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