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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.

Click here for safeguarding information and our safeguarding policy
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Reflective Communion - Tuesday
Nov 18
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
Nov 18
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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Praying Without Words
Nov 20
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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Space To Be - Sunday
Nov 23
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
Nov 23
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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Vincent Van Gogh: A Journey of Darkness and Light - with Adrian Scott
Nov 29
Vincent Van Gogh: A Journey of Darkness and Light - with Adrian Scott

Adrian Scott leads a day on Vincent Van Gogh, exploring his visionary life and his incredible dance between darkness and light. The day will help us to find consider these themes in our search for balance.

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Advent Quiet Day: O, Come, O, Come Emmanuel
Dec 3
Advent Quiet Day: O, Come, O, Come Emmanuel

As we enter the season of Advent and prepare for the wonder and mystery of God coming to us in human form at Christmas we offer a quiet day of reflection and preparation.

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Advent Quiet Day: O, Come, O, Come Emmanuel
Dec 6
Advent Quiet Day: O, Come, O, Come Emmanuel

As we enter the season of Advent and prepare for the wonder and mystery of God coming to us in human form at Christmas we offer a quiet day of reflection and preparation.

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Space to Reflect
Dec 7
Space to Reflect

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

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The Longest Night (Blue Christmas)
Dec 21
The Longest Night (Blue Christmas)

Christmas can be a difficult time, for Christians, for those of other faiths and for those with none. It is a time that can magnify emotions: both joy and sadness can feel more intense. This ‘Blue Christmas’ service on the longest night (solstice) provides a space for our memories and emotions to be held and acknowledged rather than dismissed or hidden.

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Carols at Whirlow
Dec 24
Carols at Whirlow

Join us this Christmas Eve to sing and listen to carols together and enjoy the quiet space of our beautiful, candlelit chapel.

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Christmas Day Reflective Communion
Dec 25
Christmas Day Reflective Communion

Join us for a Christmas Day reflective communion service at 9.45am in the chapel. You are welcome to arrive from 9.30am and join others in silence before the service begins. Our communion services allow time and space for reflection and the formal liturgy tends to be kept short.

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