January 17, 2013 – January 20, 2013   Optional January 21 Stayover Extend your retreat for an extra day! Limited classes will be offered in addition to a buffet supper Jan. 20 and a continental breakfast before checkout Jan. 21.   “Both knitters and quilters belong to a rich heritage of tapping into that creative …
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  November 10, 2012 – November 16, 2012 WAITING LIST NOTICE This event has filled. You may register for the waiting list. Your deposit will be refunded if space does not come available. Icon writing is an ancient painting technique in which the process and the finished work inspire prayerful meditation. To allow for individual …
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  Register Online  April 21 – 28, 2013 Sunday through Sunday (7 nights) $640-1065 based on accommodations choice   Mindfulness meditation is a simple technique offered by the Buddha for awakening the mind and heart. This retreat will be a time of silence, with periods of sitting and walking practice, opportunities to talk about your …
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  Register Online   January 11 – 13, 2013 Friday through Sunday (2 nights) $220-395 based on accommodations choice Register Online   As you live, work, and walk your spiritual path in the world, cultivate self-care practices that support your mind and body. Experience several disciplines that can help you live more fully from your …
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  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 …
View course details “ADVENT Individually Directed Retreats”