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Be still and find rest at our hidden chapel and peaceful garden on the edge of Sheffield and the Peak District. Whirlow Spirituality Centre is a Christian day retreat centre. A safe place of quiet and peace for reflection, where all are welcome. Click here to find out more about the quiet spaces we have available for you to use. You can find out more about our purpose and values here.

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Space To Be - Sunday
Apr 28
Space To Be - Sunday

Space to Be is a weekly opportunity to meditate in silence. It takes place in the chapel of the Holy Spirit.

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Contemplative Dialogue
Apr 28
Contemplative Dialogue

Contemplative Dialogue is designed to facilitate a non-threatening, ‘safe place’ for open sharing and discussion. The focus is on listening to ourselves and others, rather than formulating a response to what is being said.

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Reflective Communion - Tuesday
Apr 30
Reflective Communion - Tuesday

Join our weekly service in the chapel, overseen by volunteer ministers from various Christian denominations

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Space to Reflect
May 5
Space to Reflect

Space to Reflect is a reflective service led by members of the Whirlow community.

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Questionable Manhood with Adrian Scott
May 8
Questionable Manhood with Adrian Scott

These evenings in the company of Poet, Podcaster and Spiritual Director Adrian Scott will be courageous explorations of the nature of the masculine psyche.

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Praying Without Words
May 16
Praying Without Words

Opportunity to practise, share and learn.

Many are drawn to silent prayer, meditation, centering prayer, contemplation ... for that purpose, we run Praying Without Words via Zoom each month.

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Whirlow May Retreat 2024
May 20
Whirlow May Retreat 2024

We are delighted to announce that the Whirlow May Retreat will be held at Wydale Hall, following the sad closure of St Oswald’s.
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Simple Quiet Days - third Tuesday
May 21
Simple Quiet Days - third Tuesday

Space to be before God; to relax, reflect and pray and so to renew your spiritual resources. These days are limited to ten people onsite but may be blended (online and onsite.) on occasions.

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Glimpses of Holiness: Praying with Icons
Jun 8
Glimpses of Holiness: Praying with Icons

Led by Chris Ellis, a guided quiet day with an introduction to the meaning and value of icons in aiding prayer. There will be plenty of time for personal reflection and prayer, together with an exploration of what holiness might look like.

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Spiritual Accompanier Resources Evenings at Whirlow Spirituality Centre
Jun 17
Spiritual Accompanier Resources Evenings at Whirlow Spirituality Centre

Subsidised by the Diocese of Sheffield, these evenings are for recognised spiritual accompaniers only, whether on the Sheffield list or not.

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Advance Notice: Whirlow Autumn Retreat
Sep 6
Advance Notice: Whirlow Autumn Retreat

We are delighted to share that the Whirlow Autumn Retreat will be held at Parceval Hall, in North Yorkshire.

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A day with Adrian Scott exploring the spiritual and lyrical vision of the poet Dylan Thomas.
Oct 5
A day with Adrian Scott exploring the spiritual and lyrical vision of the poet Dylan Thomas.

‘Entering the Round Zion of the Water Bead’ a day of poetic exploration with Adrian Scott exploring the spiritual and lyrical vision of the poet Dylan Thomas.

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