• Remaining Calm

    Remaining Calm

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef I recently came across these words from Thich Nhat Hanh, which he wrote nearly thirty years ago: “Many of us worry about the situation of the world. We feel that we are on the edge of time. As individuals, we feel helpless, despairing. The situation is so dangerous, injustice is…

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  • When was the last time

    When was the last time

    When was the last time you danced? ~Question put to the sick by a Native American medicine man

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  • Another name for God

    Another name for God

    Another name for God is surprise. ~Brother David Steindl-Rast

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  • Art as a Doorway to Prayer

    Art as a Doorway to Prayer

    Today’s post is by Liz Ward It all started with Michelangelo’s statue of David. While delighting in the beauty of Florence as a carefree nineteen-year-old, I was drawn to visit this famous statue. As I gazed at the vibrant, living, marble, time melted away and suddenly the afternoon was almost over. This was when I…

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  • Widening circles

    Widening circles

    I live in widening circles That reach out across the world. ~Rainer Maria Rilke

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  • Opening to God: Receiving Nurture for Contemplative Leadership

    Article by Liz Ward “In God we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17:28 Voices on television, computers and in newspapers expose us to heartbreaking tragedies all over the world; taking in even a tiny fraction of the pain and suffering of creation can seem overwhelming. We see images of pain and suffering…

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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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