Articles on Community

  • Pilgrimage: The Way of the Heart

    Pilgrimage: The Way of the Heart

    Article by Carole Crumley (in January 2017 eNews) This past month, it seems that everything in my life has been in motion. Trips to stores, shops, the post office have multiplied exponentially. Precious visits to family and friends have kept us on the road. Christmas scripture readings have magnified this sense of movement. A young…

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  • Widening circles

    Widening circles

    I live in widening circles That reach out across the world. ~Rainer Maria Rilke

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  • Conscious of our Treasures

    Conscious of our Treasures

    We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder  

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  • Post Election Reflections from Shalem Leaders

    Post Election Reflections from Shalem Leaders

    In light of the dismay and fear many are sensing this week, we wanted to share a few brief remarks from Shalem leaders in the wake of Tuesday’s election results. Margaret Benefiel: In my wrestling with the election results, I sense we will certainly need to seek deep contemplative grounding to live faithfully through these next…

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  • Deep Interconnection in this Election Season

    Deep Interconnection in this Election Season

    by Patience Robbins, excerpted from a Wednesday Election Guided Prayer Session (in November eNews) “Teach your children what we have taught our children, that the Earth is our mother, this we know. The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth. This we know. All things are connected, like the blood which unites…

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  • Karma, Carpet, and the Butterfly Effect

    Karma, Carpet, and the Butterfly Effect

    Today’s post is by Kimberly BorinOne day, I was speaking with one of my best friends, Rich. Rich is a constant inspiration and works a successful business coach, business accelerator, motivational speaker, shaper of dreams, and of course, master of his own destiny. He encourages people to move beyond their doubts and to reach out and manifest the dreams of their…

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Mission

Our mission is to nurture contemplative living and leadership.

Vision

In 2025, Shalem will be a dynamic and inclusive community, empowered by the Spirit, where seekers engage in transformation of themselves, their communities, and the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.

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