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  • What I choose.

    I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become. ~Carl Jung

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  • Thoughts on Contemplative Conversations in Congregations

    Thoughts on Contemplative Conversations in Congregations

    Article by Stuart Higginbotham (November 2018 eNews) Is it possible to be contemplative in our conversations with others? It seems a challenge today in any context—at work, in the home, even at church. When it comes to the experience of contemplative conversations within a parish church, which is where I serve, I think it is…

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  • Living from the Spiritual Heart – Interact

    Living from the Spiritual Heart – 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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  • Contemplation happens

    Contemplation happens to everyone. It happens in moments when we are open, undefended, and immediately present. ~Gerald May

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  • Encountering God

    Encountering God is… like meeting a friend or loved one. ~Bernard McGinn

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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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