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Attorney assistance with the Director Contract

By Guest Author / May 4, 2026

The Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality continues to prepare for the hiring of a new Director to assist the Board of Trustees with continuing and expanding the Shem Center programs to serve its mission.

We are seeking an attorney with experience in EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTING for Not-for-Profit / Faith Based Organizations. We need review of our materials and help to pursue the best possible process for the selection, hiring, and on-boarding of a new Director.

If you are able to assist us or have information on a trusted source for this help, please contact Board of Trustees Chair John Brown at johnfbrown99@gmail.com.

Cleveland Men’s Circle — a brief history

By Guest Author / January 28, 2026

The very first Male Spirit Retreat in Cleveland opened October 21, 2005 at St. Joseph Christian Life Center.

In the followup after, men wanted to maintain the feelings, the experiences, the connections. And formed three “Circles” — which began to meet biweekly.

Today, January 27, 2026 is the Twentieth Anniversary of the founding of what started as Friday, then moved to Tuesday, and is now the Wednesday Morning Men’s Circle: January 27, 2006!