• Your sacred space

    Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again. ~Joseph Campbell

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  • When We Listen to the Bell

    When We Listen to the Bell

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef My first introduction to a meditation bell or singing bowl was at my first Shalem staff meeting some years ago. I clearly remember hearing it ring out—the warm vibrations had an immediate calming influence. It seemed the obvious and natural way to lead us into silence, even though it…

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  • The human heart

    The human heart is exquisitely fragile. Our judgments need to be gentle, our understanding deep, and our forgiveness wide. ~Ron Rolheiser

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  • Singing the Lord’s Song

    Singing the Lord’s Song

    Today’s post is by Tilden Edwards “By the rivers of Babylon—there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion….There our captors asked us to sing one of the songs of Zion. How could we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?” (Psalm 137) Like those Israelites forced into exile in Babylon, I…

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  • Any particular place

    We do not need any particular place or time to meditate, but only mindfulness. ~Harshada Pathare

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  • Open Hands, Willing Hearts – Interact

    Open Hands, Willing Hearts – Interact

    Course Navigation: Learn  –  Interact  –  People  –  Resources Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 Praying for each other in whatever way feels right to you is the most important part of this community. You may journal in any way you wish: in a notebook,…

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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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