"Indeed God is not very far from any one of us, for it is in God that we live and move and have our very being.” 
Acts 17:27

Many of us long to deepen our relationship with God and to live out of the desire for that relationship.  Yet we often find we need structure and prayerful support and guidance as we attempt to remain committed to our intention and yearning for God.

"I remain in contact with my PSDP group and consider them my spiritual fellow travelers for life."

Ron Moss
Class of 2005

Shalem's Personal Spiritual Deepening Program: Living in God is a resource for those wishing to integrate a contemplative attitude— an attitude that encourages moment by moment awareness and openness to God's grace—in all the changing circumstances of daily life. 

This ecumenical, 12-month Program supports not only personal spiritual deepening but also growing compassion for others, and it encourages individuals to connect what is happening in them with where they sense they are called to act in the world.  It is open to all who seek to live each day prayerfully and authentically, grounded in God and supported by a praying community. 

Begun in 1992, Shalem's Personal Spiritual Deepening Program brings together Shalem's learnings from over thirty years of experience with contemplative formation and support. It provides in-depth experiential opportunities, participation in two residencies, personal availability of Shalem's adjunct staff through regular mentoring, and structured at-home components that support the enrichment of one’s spiritual life.

We are currently re-envisioning the Personal Spiritual Deepening Program and considering different formats and venues for offering it.  At the same time, we have a number of short programs (retreats, groups, workshops, quiet days) for deepening and support, which can be viewed under Short Programs.