resources

Latest What's On leaflets and other materials produced at Whirlow Spirituality Centre that are available to download.

Whirlow's Purpose and Values

Our purpose

Inspired by the Christian virtues of faith, hope and love we offer:

  • a place of silence, space and stillness for people of any faith or none

  • a place of generous hospitality and sanctuary

  • a place for individual and communal transformation

  • a place of learning and encounter

Our values

  • God is at the centre of everything we do

  • time and people are precious – neither should be rushed

  • we seek to prioritise those on the margins

  • we walk lightly on the earth

We offer

  • a rich and diverse programme of prayer and retreat events drawing from a breadth of Christian traditions

  • regular reflective worship services

  • thoughtful and engaging study of the Christian Scriptures

  • opportunities to grow in Christian spirituality and discipleship

  • space for individual and group retreats

  • a well-resourced Christian Spirituality library

  • a welcoming, eco-friendly and high-quality venue for hire

  • grants to support and resource individuals and communities in their Christian development

Whirlow is Recruiting

Events and Communications Co-Ordinator

Are you a highly organised individual, skilled in events management and online and offline communications? If so you may be the person we are looking for to work alongside our Chaplain and Administration and Operations Co-ordinator.

Whirlow Spirituality Centre works in partnership with All Saints, Ecclesall, from a beautiful chapel and events centre in Whirlow. Whilst the centre operates its day to day work under the board of Whirlow Grange Ltd, All Saints, Ecclesall offers support with the employment and payroll element of it’s work.

Therefore, although employed by Ecclesall PCC, you will be based and managed at Whirlow Spirituality Centre, under the direction of the organisation’s friendly and supportive Chaplain, Joy Adams.

The role is part time, for 15 hours a week, to be worked over 3 or 4 days to include Tuesdays, at a rate of £15.75 per hour.

If you have any questions about the post, contact Joy, the chaplain on 07986 456838 or email chaplain@whirlowspiritualitycentre.org

The recruitment documents are available to download below, and can be returned by email to stephanie.osman@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk or by post. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 4th April 2022.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 21st April 2022.

Job description

Terms and conditions

Application form

Whirlow’s Purpose and Values

Equality and Diversity form

Ash Wednesday Quiet Day

For those attending our Quiet Day in 2021, or anyone making use of the resources afterwards, here is the programme and a poem for the event and here are some participation guidelines.

Let's talk about money.....

For those who are interested, here is a flyer detailing a bit about Whirlow’s financial situation. We are very grateful to all who contribute and would be delighted if anybody wants to donate money to our work.

Thank you!