Shalem Institute

12/10/2026

*Walking the Ramparts : A Pilgrimage with Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross*

April 14-24, 2027

You're invited to delve deeper into the interior castle of your life as we explore the teachings of these spiritual giants in the ancient cities of Avila and Toledo, Spain.

*Free Zoom Info Session: Nov. 1, 3pm ET*
Join us to discern the rightness of this pilgrimage for you.

Learn more and register for info session:
https://shalem.org/programs/walking-the-ramparts-2027/

12/10/2026

Nurturing the Call: Spiritual Guidance Program
Mar. 2027-Dec. 2028

*Free Info Session on Zoom: Oct. 15, 4pm ET*

Do you companion others on their spiritual journeys? This program offers both resources and experiential support for the ministry of spiritual direction or holy listening.

- https://mailchi.mp/e86c228b2c46/sgp-info-session-8479074

opening the mind and awakening the heart to the living Spirit

11/10/2026

-Sunday Prayer-

Solitude is not the same as loneliness. Solitude is a solitary boat floating in a sea of possible companions.
-Robert Fulghum

09/10/2026

October eNews: "One Step at a Time" by Bryan Berghoef

Featuring 2027 Pilgrimages to Spain, CVA with Valarie Kaur, Spiritual Guidance Program and more!

- https://mailchi.mp/2297ba41854d/early-october-enews-8479025

08/10/2026

Transforming Community Program: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats

January – December 2027

Now Accepting Applications!

Designed to equip, encourage, and support those called to create and facilitate contemplative spiritual groups and retreats.

opening the mind and awakening the heart to the living Spirit

08/10/2026

Get to Know Shalem's New Executive Director, Jasmine Bellamy!

Jasmine discusses her background, what drew her to Shalem, what excites her about Shalem, and why Howard Thurman and bell hooks are some of her favorite spiritual leaders.

07/10/2026

Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the now the primary focus of your life.
-Eckhart Tolle

- https://mailchi.mp/1a080c2019f4/wednesday-wisdom-8479016

06/10/2026

Happenings at Shalem

*Transforming Community Program*

Designed to equip, encourage, and support those called to create and facilitate contemplative spiritual groups and retreats.

*Free Zoom Info Session: Oct. 8, 7pm ET*
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*Walking the Ramparts Pilgrimage*

We invite you to dive deeper into the interior castle of your life, trusting that God is at work in each of us.

*Free Zoom Info Session: Oct. 10, 10am ET*

- https://mailchi.mp/278cc1107463/happenings-at-shalem-8478953

04/10/2026

-Sunday Prayer-

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.
-Maya Angelou