June 1 – June 8, 2013 Led by Carole Crumley and Tilden Edwards   Please check back for upcoming information and registration.   Date: June 1 – June 8, 2013 Place: Island of Iona Leaders: Carole Crumley and Tilden Edwards  Registration: Coming soon   Carole A. Crumley, an Episcopal priest and Shalem’s Senior Program …
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  Eighth Gerald G. May Seminar with John Philip Newell   Earth Awareness and Contemplative Practice May 17 & 18, 2013– Save the Dates!    More information coming soon   Interested in last year’s Gerald May Seminar resources? Cynthia Bourgeault recordings and resources here: Click here to view a Reading List suggested by Cynthia and link to …
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  To learn more about the Society, click here or on the left hand side bar for information on History, Annual Society Gathering, Gathering Keynote Speeches, Shared Commitment & Practices, Shalem Circles, How to Join, Terms, Contact Information. “Shalem always seems to be what I need.” “I feel grounded again in my contemplative leadership. Thank …
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  September 30- October 3, 2012 Experience group spiritual direction within a prayerful community Deepen your contemplative grounding for this prayer practice through authentic sharing and faithful listening Expand your capacity to listen to God on behalf of others Find support for your call and explore ways to develop this ministry in your geographic area …
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with the Monastic Community Friday, December 21 – Tuesday, December 25 (all or part of these days) Christmas at the monastery is filled with feasts and celebration – a time to gather, as those shepherds did, to offer praise to God and to pray for peace on earth and in our hearts. Follow the ancient …
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Led by the Monastic Community Tuesday, December 11 – Friday, December 14 * a short written assignment is required before the retreat begins * limited registration This is a retreat in which prayer and silence will be practiced as an invitation for deeper union with God and in which each participant will work with a …
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Led by The Rev. John Phillip Newell Wednesday, December 5 – Friday, December 7 The Rev Dr John Philip Newell is a poet, peacemaker, and scholar. In 2011 he received the Contemplative Voices Award from the Shalem Institute in Washington DC. John Philip divides his time between Edinburgh with his family where he does most …
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Led by Brother James Michael Dowd and The Rev. Elizabeth Broyles Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2 Join us for the annual Advent retreat. The theme will be the spiritual journeys of John the Baptist–precursor, prophet, and disciple–and his parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah, faithful seekers of the one God. Come explore these themes through …
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Tuesday, October 23 – Friday, October 26 A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Autumn “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). This will be limited to 15 guests who …
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Led by Sister Hildegard Pleva, OSsR Wednesday, October 10, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval mystic known as Prophetess of the Rhine, long canonized by the people, will receive the official designation of saint in the Roman Catholic Church in October of this year. Her reputation as visionary, naturalist, playwright, poet …
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