• Poetry as Prelude to Prayer

    Poetry as Prelude to Prayer

    Article by Dana Greene (June 2017 eNews) Poetry like prayer is a form of primary speech, an expression of the intensity of life breaking forth in language. Both can tap into latent energy, expand it, and in the process create a communion, which overcomes separation and loneliness. Both evoke a powerful attachment to life, engaging…

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  • The end of the world

    What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly. ~Richard Bach

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  • Living Word, Living Way Week 1

    Living Word, Living Way Week 1

    Week One – Where are you on your journey? Course Navigation:Main Course Page | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 Welcome! This week we will: Listen to a welcome by Patience Watch the video: “Creating a Prayer Space” and establish a time for daily practice Read “What…

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  • All creation

    Nothing in all creation is so like God as stillness. ~Meister Eckhart

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  • The Mug and Me

    The Mug and Me

    Today’s post is by Mary van Balen I fell in love with a coffee mug. Let me explain. It happened on Friday morning at work. I came in as usual, put my lunch in the refrigerator, walked to my desk, lowered my purse into the drawer, and returned to the kitchen to pour a cup…

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  • The spiritual journey

    The spiritual journey is one of becoming real. ~Sue Monk Kidd  

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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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