Shalem Institute
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A dynamic & inclusive community where seekers transform themselves & the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.
Since 1973, the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation has fostered contemplative living and leadership by caring for the spiritual heart in prayer and by offering ways of opening into the life of the Spirit through our programs and other resources. We welcome individuals wherever they are on the path of spiritual discovery. Shalem is grounded in Christian contemplative spirituality yet draws on the wisdom of many religious traditions. We provide opportunity for spiritual exploration individually and within a community of seekers.
18/09/2026
*Nurturing the Call: Spiritual Guidance Program*
Mar. 2027 - Dec. 2028
In-depth support for the ministry of one-on-one spiritual direction.
Nurturing the Call: Spiritual Guidance Program offers both resources and experiential support for the ministry of spiritual direction or holy listening.
*Free Info Session on Zoom: Sept. 24, 12pm ET*
- https://mailchi.mp/32eeaabf99cc/happenings-at-shalem-8478762
17/09/2026
Shalem Society Gathering
Oct. 4-8, 2026
Registration Deadline Extended to 9/21, 9am ET
*Shalem's new ED, Jasmine Bellamy, will be joining us!*
The Annual Gathering is open to all people who have completed the final residency of one of Shalem’s long-term programs.
Only 10 rooms remain so register today!
- https://mailchi.mp/12777f6c97b6/shalem-society-final-deadline
16/09/2026
When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.
-Malala Yousafzai
- https://mailchi.mp/49a5de384851/wednesday-wisdom-8478761
15/09/2026
Happenings at Shalem
*Transforming Community Program*
Designed to equip, encourage, and support those called to create and facilitate contemplative spiritual groups and retreats.
*Free Info Session on Zoom: Oct. 8, 7pm ET*
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*Shalem Society Annual Gathering*
October 4-8, 2026
May this gathering refresh us as we pray together in community.
*Registration Deadline: Sept. 17*
- https://mailchi.mp/4b48a208d9ac/happenings-at-shalem-8478585
13/09/2026
-Sunday Prayer
Look at Rosh Hashanah as the soil for the whole year. Whatever you feed the soil on this day will feed your life for the next twelve months.
-Karen Berg
10/09/2026
Join us today for Prayers for Hope & Healing
September 10, 4:30-5:00pm ET on Zoom
Bring our focus of love, goodness and truth as a community to these unprecedented times.
- https://mailchi.mp/84ba5865996c/join-us-today-for-prayers-for-hope-healing-8478512
09/09/2026
Love too often gets buried in a world of hurt and fear. We have to work to dig it out so we can share it with our family, our friends, and our neighbors.
-Dolly Parton
- https://mailchi.mp/9077dbd11169/wednesday-wisdom-8478556
08/09/2026
Happenings at Shalem
*Transforming Community Program*
Designed to equip, encourage, and support those called to create and facilitate contemplative spiritual groups and retreats.
*Free Info Session on Zoom: Sept. 10, 4pm ET*
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*Group Spiritual Direction: Level 1 Workshop*
For Those Who Want to Learn or Deepen the Practice of GSD
*Registration Deadline: Sept. 9*
- https://mailchi.mp/1cdc80ec49f0/happenings-at-shalem-8478579
06/09/2026
-Sunday Prayer-
*Happy National Read a Book Day!*
Reading is a form of prayer, a guided meditation that briefly makes us believe we’re someone else.
-George Saunders
04/09/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: Shalem Institute Has a New Executive Director
Please join us in welcoming Jasmine Bellamy as Shalem's new Executive Director! She begins her tenure on October 1st, 2026. Stay tuned for more details.
- https://mailchi.mp/001652c9b90d/jasmine-bellamy-announcement-8478570
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |