• Understanding the Gifts of Pilgrimage

    Understanding the Gifts of Pilgrimage

    Today’s post is by Tom Adams Four guys headed out on a walk, a long walk. Two of the guys wanted to go; two others had to be convinced it was a good idea. One was a seasoned hiker and was physically ready. The others did their best to “train” and approached the walk with…

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  • Perhaps I am

    Perhaps I am stronger than I think. ~Thomas Merton

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  • Deepening Our Ability to Hear

    Deepening Our Ability to Hear

    Today’s post is by Mary van Balen Scripture provides no definite age for Samuel at the time of his call. He is called “a boy.” Yet even at this young age, Samuel paid attention. His heart was “awake” even as he slept. One night, in the shrine at Shiloh where he lived under the care of…

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  • Change

    Don’t ask the world to change… you change first. ~Anthony de Mello

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  • How Good to Center Down!

    How Good to Center Down!

    Today’s post is from the writings of Howard Thurman How good it is to center down! To sit quietly and see one’s self pass by! The streets of our minds seethe with endless traffic; Our spirits resound with clashing, with noisy silences, While something deep within hungers and thirsts for the still moment and the…

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  • We must accept

    We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. ~Martin Luther King Jr.  

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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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