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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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Space To Be - Sunday
Apr 27
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 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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Spiritual Accompaniers’ Resource Evenings
Apr 28
Spiritual Accompaniers’ Resource Evenings

Come prepared to listen, share and learn from each other as we consider topics which interest us as spiritual accompaniers.

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Reflective Communion - Tuesday
Apr 29
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 4
Space to Reflect

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

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Attending to True Self: A Whirlow Weekend Retreat
May 10
Attending to True Self: A Whirlow Weekend Retreat

A weekend retreat that will provide an opportunity to slow down, step back from everyday life and reconnect with ourselves at a deeper level. We will focus on listening inwardly to our true selves and expressing ourselves outwardly within a Circle of Trust®

Praying Without Words
May 15
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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Simple Quiet Days - third Tuesday
May 20
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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For the beauty of the earth – sensing into stillness
Jul 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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Whirlow Autumn Retreat: Ampleforth Abbey
Oct 24
Whirlow Autumn Retreat: Ampleforth Abbey

We are delighted to be holding The Whirlow Autumn Retreat at Ampleforth Abbey this October.

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