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
Newfoundland: Newfoundland

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

March 21-30, 2017

Programs

Soul of Leadership: Soul of Leadership

Registering now in Boston and DC!
Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

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.
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 Simple Act of Breathing: The Simple Act of Breathing

Mary van Balen 3 days ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen The liturgical feasts of Pentecost and the Holy Trinity focus m… Read More
Life Revealed as a Resource: Life Revealed as a Resource

Ernest Yau 1 week ago

Today's post is by Ernest Yau What was he up to; I had no clue…until years later. He nudged then… Read More
The Power of Place: The Power of Place

Bryan Berghoef 2 weeks ago

Article by Bryan Berghoef, June 2019 eNews Sitting in my new backyard office shed, I hear the bir… Read More
Resting Through Our Work: Resting Through Our Work

Tilden Edwards 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Tilden Edwards At one point in a workshop, I asked people to be in touch with… Read More
Evening Visitor: Evening Visitor

Bryan Berghoef 1 month ago

by Bryan Berghoef “Meow, meow, me-ooow,” came the sad call from outside my window. A farm cat had… Read More

Online Courses

Living Word, Living Way: Living Word, Living Way

Online course—starts June 30! Click to register.
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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