Duration – 10 separate days plus a weekend retreat in July
Schedule – Eight months
Next course start – We are aiming the next course for autumn 2025
Location – Whirlow Spirituality Centre, Whirlow Grange Close, Sheffield S11 9SY
Delivery – Onsite and online (blended)
Cost – £200, covering all lunches and refreshments, the residential retreat, and resources.
SG&T provides formation in prayer and discernment. The course offers a safe and sacred space 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. SG&T builds on learning through experience. It is not academic.
For everyone
We invite anyone of any denomination or none to apply. We embrace equality and diversity and are working to make accompaniment accessible to everyone. We especially welcome applicants with disabilities and those from minority groups.
What does it lead to?
SG&T stands alone. With the Art of Spiritual Accompaniment, it may enable the formation and learning needed to become a Spiritual Accompanier.
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 meet the Holy Spirit. In the afternoons, we explore themes related to spiritual growth.
Is funding available?
The course is currently supported by a grant to the Diocese of Sheffield from the Church of England’s Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board.
You may be able to get an additional grant from Whirlow Grange Ltd.
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
Our next SG&T will run onsite in May 2025. Applications are now closed.
We are preparing a blended learning version (combining onsite and e-learning). Please be aware that it is a new project. What we offer may differ from what’s in the leaflet below.
Details of the next course
You can expect the following:
- 2/3 days face to face
- A weekend retreat
- Zoom sessions with breakout rooms
- Video training to watch before sessions (being explored)
The fees quoted are for participants within the geographical area of the Diocese of Sheffield. If you live outside this area, please get in touch so we can explore appropriate fees.
To be kept up to date, please contact Suzanna Schofield. We will let you know as soon as possible once we have set the dates.
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