Duration – 10 separate days plus a weekend retreat in July
Schedule – May to November
Next course start – May 2025
Location – Whirlow Spirituality Centre, Whirlow Grange Close, Sheffield S11 9SY
Delivery – Onsite
Cost – £200, covering 10 lunches and refreshments, the residential retreat, and resources.
SG&T provides formation in prayer and discernment. The course offers a safe and sacred space in which to explore, reflect and share experiences of our relationship with God. Themes include images of God, images of self, the spiritual journey and personal calling.
Who is it for?
Anyone can enrol. This is an experiential rather than an academic course. Through prayer, listening and reflection, we support participants in drawing closer to God. The course is open to people of all denominations or none.
What does it lead to?
The course stands alone but with the Art of Spiritual Accompaniment may enable the formation and learning needed to become a Spiritual Accompanier.
Is funding available?
You may be eligible for a grant from Whirlow Grange Ltd.
Course outline
During the mornings, we spend time in silence for prayer and reflection. We then meet in listening threes (triads) as safe and sacred spaces to share. Using various approaches, we develop our capacity to experience the Holy Spirit relating to us personally. In the afternoons, we explore themes related to spiritual growth.
Comments from previous participants
‘I have valued opening to new possibilities; a haven of calm; a creative and stimulating exploration of my relationship to God; listening openly in trust to other’s experiences. Having space and time for connection in this way is like taking a deep breath of fresh air.’
‘I found the course to be very gentle and welcoming, mirroring what the leaders taught about the love of God, learning through experience as much as ‘given’ knowledge.’
‘The course has enabled me to look at and experience new ways of connecting with God and others, that are much gentler, truer and more loving than I have known before.’
‘It enabled me to come closer to God and profoundly experience God’s love’‘ I can now walk into a greater freedom holding onto God in the power of the Spirit’
Course leaflet
Details of the next course
The next course begins on 8 May 2025 and will run until 20 November 2025 . The closing date for applications is 31 January 2025. To apply please complete the form below.