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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Led by Brother Julian Mizelle Sunday, December 30 – Tuesday, January 1 * Silent Retreat How can we be shaped in such a way that our life becomes an expression of the spirit of Christ himself? The spiritual path of Christian devotion forms us to simply enter a life with God, a conversational and redemptive …
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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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Led by Carolyn Bluemle Friday Nov 23 – Sunday Nov 25, 2012 Limited to 15 participants. Gratitude has the power to plunge us deeply into presence; conversely presence has the power to bring us into an ocean of gratefulness. Both are, in the words of Br. David Steindl-Rast, “the heart of prayer.” What hinders our …
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With the Monastic Community Tuesday, November 20 – Friday, November 23 Harvest Thanksgiving is a wonderful and ancient tradition that calls us into a thankful relationship with God and with all of God’s creation. As Americans, we join with our brothers and sisters without regard to faith tradition in giving thanks; and as Christians it …
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