• Living Word, Living Way Week 4

    Week Four – Gratitude Course Navigation:Main Course Page | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 5 | Week 6 Welcome! This week we will: Watch a video teaching by Patience: “Prayer and Gratitude” Listen to a guided meditation by Patience Robbins. Settle into silence. Reflect on the questions given and post as you feel called. First, a…

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  • Living Word, Living Way Week 3

    Week Three – Movement Course Navigation:Main Course Page | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 Welcome! This week we will: Watch a video teaching by Patience: “Praying and Walking” Listen to a guided meditation by Patience Robbins. Settle into silence. Reflect on the questions given and post as you feel called. A…

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  • Living Word, Living Way Week 2

    Week Two – Scripture Course Navigation:Main Course Page | Week 1 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 Welcome! This week we will: Watch a video teaching by Patience: “Praying with Scripture” Listen to a guided meditation by Patience Robbins. Settle into silence. Reflect on the questions given and post as you feel called.…

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  • You cannot step

    You cannot step into the same river twice, for fresh waters are ever flowing in upon you. ~Heraclitus

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  • Into the Dark

    Into the Dark

    Today’s post is by Joann Nesser I was afraid to follow you into the dark, afraid I would lose your lovely face. But, gently, you took my hand and led me across into the abyss where no one knows the way. Gradually the light began to dawn And then came streaming in. Bright light, shining…

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  • Stay close

    Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive. ~Hafiz  

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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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