• Rain—An Icon of Grace

    Rain—An Icon of Grace

    Today’s post is by Mary van Balen Rain pelted the windows as I fell asleep one Friday night this spring. Thunder rumbled in the distance, occasionally exploding through the thick sky, rattling the window beside my bed. I’ve always loved thunder storms, especially at night when I have nothing else to do but listen and…

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  • Peace within

    May today there be peace within. ~Teresa of Ávila  

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  • Grounded in Love: Creative Leadership for our Times

    Grounded in Love: Creative Leadership for our Times

    Article by Margaret Benefiel (May 2017 eNews) Marches. Online petitions. Letters to the editor. “Am I doing any good?” I ask myself. “Am I making a difference? Is there another way?” In the face of injustice, wars, and humanity’s inhumanity to humanity, I long to be faithful to doing my part to heal the world. As…

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  • Maybe sometimes

    Maybe, sometimes, in the midst of things going terribly wrong, something is going just right. ~Gerald May  

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  • Spiritual Mulch

    Spiritual Mulch

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef Spring is upon us, and the warmer weather has many of us returning to tasks we last performed some months ago. We may find ourselves mowing the lawn, prepping the garden, pruning some bushes, setting out bird seed, or simply enjoying the ever-greening view. As I called upon my…

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  • Breathing

    Breathing is an act of prayer. ~Frank Waters

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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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