With hospitable hearts
those different from ourselves are held in esteem.
Our Mission, CREATING A SACRED SPACE FOR ALL
The sojourners of all spiritual paths and faith traditions, as well as the spiritually homeless are welcomed into a sacred space where the prayer, meditation, rituals and wisdom of the peoples of the world are experienced and reflected upon.
SHEM Center for Interfaith Spirituality
708 N. Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302-1742
708-848-1095
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SHEM is an Aramaic word expressing the radiance, splendor and beauty of the Creator found everywhere in creation. This word aptly expresses the concept universally held
by the religions of the world, that God's light is present in all beings.