Life Woven in Sacred Time

Rev. Dr. Tilden Edwards is a leader in the rebirth of contemplative spirituality in an ecumenical context. An Episcopalian priest, he is the founder and former executive director of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, a respected ecumenical Christian community dedicated to fostering contemplative living and leadership. Since 1979, Edwards has designed and led many ecumenical contemplative leadership programs, ecumenical and denominational workshops, retreats, and lectures related to the spiritual life for ordained and laypeople throughout the United States as well as in Korea, Canada, and South America. His many books on contemplative spirituality include Living Simply Through the Day, Sabbath Time, and Spiritual Director, Spiritual Companion.

Tilden Edwards Tilden, Shalem’s Founder and Senior Fellow, served as Shalem’s executive director for over 27 years. An Episcopal priest with parish experience, he is a nationally respected speaker, retreat leader and author, most recently of Embracing the Call to Spiritual Depth. He has designed and led contemplative programs since 1979 and continues to write and teach about the spiritual life.