Shalem Institute

Welcome to Shalem!

Shalem offers in-depth support for contemplative living and leadership.

Pilgrimages

Newfoundland: Newfoundland

July 5 – 13, 2019
Pilgrimage to Assisi: Pilgrimage to Assisi

May 7-17, 2019
Pilgrimage to Paris: Pilgrimage to Paris

March 21-30, 2017

Programs

Going Deeper: Going Deeper

Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership – Enrolling now!
Transforming Community: Transforming Community

Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats

Featured

Nurturing the Call: Nurturing the Call

Spiritual Guidance Program
Gerald May Seminar: Gerald May Seminar

Bernard McGinn joins us Nov 9 and 10. Register now!
Books and Media: Books and Media

Click here to order books and media from our store.
Rohr and Edwards – SOLD OUT: Rohr and Edwards – SOLD OUT

Click here to view the Facebook Live video.
Prayer for the World: Prayer for the World

Join Shalem on Wednesdays thru February for prayer.
Contemplative Voices Award: Contemplative Voices Award

Celebrating Parker Palmer Nov 12 in DC
Fall Open House and Book Signing: Fall Open House and Book Signing

We hope you’ll join us on October 8 for this special open house in our new offices!

Resources

Making Space, One Book at a Time: Making Space, One Book at a Time

Mary van Balen 2 weeks ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen Sometimes the simplest of chores become prayer. It’s about payi… Read More
An Amazing Journey: An Amazing Journey

Lerita Coleman Brown 2 weeks ago

Article by Lerita Coleman Brown (February 2019 eNews) My religious and spiritual life is an amazi… Read More
Sound of Silence, Stillness in Motion: Sound of Silence, Stillness in Motion

Ernest Yau 3 weeks ago

Today's post is by Ernest Yau A simple phrase, “Just a moment,” is an invitation to stand on holy… Read More
Hope in the New Year: Hope in the New Year

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen I like to celebrate Christmas—all 12 days of the season. So, wh… Read More
Awakening the Energies of Love: Awakening the Energies of Love

Patricia Farrell 1 month ago

Today's post is by Patricia Farrell I think the most important qualification for a spiritual dire… Read More

Online Courses

Open Hands, Willing Hearts: Open Hands, Willing Hearts

An online course on discernment. Starts March 10!
Living from the Spiritual Heart with Tilden Edwards: Living from the Spiritual Heart with Tilden Edwards

Registration open now! Starts January 27.
Holy Interruptions: Holy Interruptions

Take an online retreat this winter!
Howard Thurman Retreat Day: Howard Thurman Retreat Day

Available through April 4.

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