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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.

The centre is managed by a partnership of Whirlow Grange Limited, a charitable company that manages the Centre and has a grant-making function and All Saints Church in Ecclesall. Our board members and directors are among those listed here.

Safeguarding is at the heart of our Christian faith and we are committed to offering a safer environment for all. All Centre staff and volunteers receive regular training in the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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Seeing the World Aright – reflections in Lent
Mar 12
Seeing the World Aright – reflections in Lent

Seeing the World Aright – reflections in Lent

Our five sessions of reflection in Lent will use some of the writings of Thomas Traherne, the 17th Century Anglican clergyman, poet and mystic. A contemporary of John Donne and George Herbert, Traherne’s writings remained relatively unknown until the 20th Century. We will be drawing on writings contained in the collection Centuries of Meditations, and handouts will be provided of all the material that we use.

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For the beauty of the earth – sensing into stillness
Apr 2
For the beauty of the earth – sensing into stillness

Our senses are the pathway to experiencing connection to the world. By developing our sensitivity to listening, seeing and whole body sensation we can more deeply connect with our spiritual essence, our companions and nature.

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The Promise of Life – a Quiet Day in Lent
Apr 5
The Promise of Life – a Quiet Day in Lent

Led by Mark Brown and Alison Richards: a day to be quiet and reflect at the Spirituality Centre. We will use scripture and creative resources to explore the promises God gives that bring genuine life and hope.

Space To Be - Sunday
Apr 6
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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Space to Reflect
Apr 6
Space to Reflect

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

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Reflective Communion - Tuesday
Apr 8
Reflective Communion - Tuesday

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

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Simple Quiet Days - third Tuesday
Apr 15
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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Holy Week at Whirlow: Agape Meal followed by Vigil
Apr 17
Holy Week at Whirlow: Agape Meal followed by Vigil

On Maundy Thursday evening you are invited to join us as we share a simple meal, retell the story of the final night of Jesus’ earthly life, reflect on its meaning for us today and finally join in a silent vigil as we watch and pray together.

Praying Without Words
Apr 17
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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Good Friday: Stations of the Cross
Apr 18
Good Friday: Stations of the Cross

Join us in the Chapel on Good Friday at 10am as we remember together the events that took place in Jerusalem on that first Good Friday. We will use the Seiger Koder paintings displayed in the Chapel to prompt our reflections. There will also be times of silence and prayer.

Easter Sunday sunrise service and communion
Apr 20
Easter Sunday sunrise service and communion

Following in the steps of Jesus’ friends and disciples we will gather early in our garden and light a new fire and first candle of Easter in celebration of the resurrection.

Contemplative Dialogue
Apr 27
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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