• Becoming Who We Are

    Becoming Who We Are

    by Rose Mary Dougherty (from the Shalem Archives, 1996) Several months ago I had what I have come to call “my recurring dream.” I’ve had the same dream periodically over the past ten years. In the dream I am young and I am going to several personal wisdom figures, asking them if they think I…

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  • Group Spiritual Direction: What Is It?

    Group Spiritual Direction: What Is It?

    An Online Version of The Shalem Pamphlet on Group Spiritual Direction by Rose Mary Dougherty Group spiritual direction is a process in which people gather together on a regular basis to assist one another in an ongoing awareness of God in all of life. They are seeking support for their responsiveness to God and they…

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  • SGP Graduate Map

    SGP Graduate Map

    Scroll down to see all Graduates of the Spiritual Guidance Program worldwide! Press EXPAND below to filter or search for specific people. Click on My Account at the top of any shalem.org page to update your information.

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  • Internal Use SGP18

    Internal Use SGP18

    Spiritual Guidance Program – Class of 2018 Class Dates: 3/1/2017 – 12/31/2018 July 25-August 3, 2017 – Bon Secours Spiritual Center Reports/Export Quicklink:      

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  • Archived..Internal Use GLP19

    Archived..Internal Use GLP19

    Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats Program – Class of 2019 Class Dates: January 2018 to June 2019 First Residency: May 9-16, 2018 Second Residency: March 12-19, 2019 Bon Secours Spiritual Center List of Applicants Report Accepted Associates Report

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  • Internal Use YALLI19

    YALLI – Class of 2019 Class Dates: September 2018 – December 2019 First Residency: October 11-14, 2018 Second Residency: May 23-26, 2019 Washington Retreat House, Washington, DC Application Links: Direct checkout $45 online: https://shalem.org/paupress/checkout/4230 Application Form online: https://shalem.org/paupress/form/_pp_form_9d486ec8312d745b03c19094a8d21a29 Letter of Recommendation direct link: https://shalem.org/paupress/form/_pp_form_e6ae86f31b9e85dcb327cf209517e362 Applicants: To see applications – Click VIEW below and click on HISTORY tab to…

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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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