• Online Presence

    Online Presence

    Article by Gerald May (in August 2016 eNews) In 1995, when the Internet was still fairly young, Shalem staff member Jerry May reflected on the spiritual possibilities of this new online space for himself and for Shalem. Here is an edited, shortened version of the original article that appeared in the Shalem News, Summer 1995.…

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  • A soul will never grow

    A soul will never grow until it is able to let go of the tight grasp it has on God. ~St. John of the Cross

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  • Sighing Through Song

    Sighing Through Song

    Today’s post is by Jeff Nelson It’s different for everyone, yet all know this experience. A woman driving home after receiving good news at work finds an uplifting song on the radio that speaks to her newfound joy. A man back from a hard visit with his mother in the nursing home starts his Spotify…

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  • Exposed to the Light

    Exposed to the Light

    Everything exposed to the Light itself becomes light. ~Ephesians 5:14  

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  • Ancient Eternal Presence

    Ancient Eternal Presence

    Today’s post is by Jamie Deering. Nature. Wild and free. Tempestuous and Serene. Open and Life-giving. Healing. This could describe nature anywhere, and for me, it describes the wonder and magnificence of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. I’ve lived in desert, middle ground, and for the last 33 years, mountain, sea and open air. …

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  • What need of words?

    What need of words? Come, Master, come, And fill me wholly with Yourself. ~Tukaram  

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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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