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Are you looking to deepen your ministry of congregational leadership?
Shalem's long-term programs might be the perfect fit for you.
- accepting applications in the spring, program begins summer 2013
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Shalem's Mission is to
nurture
contemplative
living
and leadership -
a way of being
prayerfully
attentive
and responsive to
God's presence
and guidance.
"I'm so deeply
grateful for Shalem
and the meaningful faith community
it is for me
and so many,
and for the
countless ways this
connection sustains, supports and nurtures
not only the
various ministries
I offer, but the
heart of my soul itself.
How could I
not support Shalem in return?!"
(A Shalem Donor)
Thank you!
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"Once you start to awaken, no on can ever claim you again for the old patterns. Now you realize how precious your time here is."
- John O'Donahue
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Support Shalem this Holiday Season by
Donating through Amazon!
When you purchase your holiday gifts on Amazon through the link below, as well as through the Amazon links on
Shalem.org, a portion of the proceeds will go to Shalem!
Please consider Shalem the next time you get that special gift for that special someone and order through Amazon via Shalem!
Thank you!!!
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The Search for Our True Self
by Richard Rohr
We are all looking for an immortal diamond:  something utterly reliable, something loyal and true, something we can always depend on, something unforgettable and shining. There is an invitation and an offer...from John's very short Second Letter, when he writes: "There is a truth that lives within us that will be with us forever" (2 John 2). But most of us know little about this, so we end up as St. Augustine admits in his Confessions: "Late have I loved you, Beauty so very ancient and so ever new. Late have I loved you! You were within but I was without!"
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The search for soul has gained a bit of clarity in our time by finding words that make sense to the modern, more psychological mind. We might now call the False Self our small self or ego, and we might call the True Self our soul. When the True Self becomes clearer to you...you will have
found an absolute reference point that is both utterly within you and utterly beyond you at the very same time.
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 I promise you that the discovery of your True Self will feel like a thousand pounds of weight have fallen from your back. You will no longer have to build, protect, or promote any idealized self images. Living in the True Self is quite simply a much happier existence, even though we never live there a full twenty-four hours a day. But you henceforth have it as a place to always go back to. You have finally discovered the alternative to your False Self. You are like Jacob awakening from sleep and joining the chorus of mystics in every age.
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 Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province. He was the founder of the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1971, and the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he presently serves as Founding Director. He divides his time between local work and preaching and teaching on all continents. He is the author of numerous books including The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See; Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life; and Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self.
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Contemplative Voices Award BenefitHonoring Richard Rohr 
February 10, 2013
Shalem is thrilled to honor Richard Rohr, OFM by presenting him with the 2013 Shalem Contemplative Voices Award.
 The Contemplative Voices Award was created to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to contemplative understanding, living and leadership and whose witness helps others live from the divine wellspring of compassion, strength, and authentic vision.  Hosted by Shalem's Board of Directors, this special fundraising benefit will include a talk by Richard, complimentary copies of Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self & a reception with light refreshments.
Contemplative Voices Award Benefit  Sunday, February 10, 2013 3-6:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville 100 Welsh Park Drive, Rockville, MD Suggested minimum donation of $75.00 to support the ministry of Shalem Institute. Space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please click here. |
Shalem Launches Online School of Contemplative Prayer in January
The inaugural School of Contemplative Prayer Online course will debut in January 2013! This 6 week experience will allow you to learn about contemplative prayer forms and offer ways to deepen your spiritual practice -- all from your own computer! Look for more details and registration information in the January eNews.
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Spiritual Guidance Program
Final Deadline January 1
If you would like to apply for this program, click here to learn more or contact Christine Jeffrey chris@shalem.org the Program Registrar at 301-897-7334 or download the application form (PDF) by clicking here. |
Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats Program Final Deadline January 1
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Empowering Leadership II:
Discernment in Transition
January 26, 2013
A Chance to Bring Mind and Heart to Your
Organizational Leadership
 Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:00am - 4:00pm St. Paul's College
3015 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC
Led by Ann Dean, Leah Rampy & Kendrick Curry$100 for the workshop
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Yoga & Drumming Retreat
January 26-27, 2013Early bird registration ends January 5!
  In this weekend retreat, we will experience yoga and drumming as prayer forms as we practice contemplative prayer in the form of devotional chanting, meditation, conscious breathing, drumming and yoga postures.
No prior experience with yoga or drumming is necessary. Drums provided or you can bring your own.
Saturday, Jan. 26 (10am) - Sunday Jan. 27 (after lunch)
Holy Trinity Spiritual Center
8400 Park Heights Avenue North, Pikesville, MD
Led by Katy Gaughan and Ani Vidrine
$235 early bird registration before January 5, 2013
$260 registration after January 5, 2013
Cost includes tuition, single room, shared bath and meals.
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Nurturing Day for Clergy
January 28, 2013
 Nurturing one's own soul and deepening in the life of the Spirit are essential to spiritual leadership and are the heart of an ordained vocation. Our time will include guided meditation, silent prayerful listening, individual and small group reflection along with opportunities to share from your own experience with colleagues who seek to lead from their spiritual heart.
For those interested in Shalem's Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership: Going Deeper Program, there will be a special introduction to the program at the end of the day. Monday, January 28, 2013 10:00am - 4:00pm
Shalem Library, 3025 4th St. NE, Washington, DC
Led by Carole Crumley, Director of Shalem's Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership: Going Deeper Program
$50. Please bring a bag lunch.
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Shalem Looks Back on 2012It's been an amazing year full of wonderful people & places!Click on the image below to take a look back at Shalem's many gatherings this year. We are grateful for your participation to make all these things possible! 
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