• 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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  • Perhaps

    Perhaps I am stronger than I think. ~Thomas Merton

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  • 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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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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