SPIRITUALITY AT SHERBORNE GIRLS A Guide for Pupils and Staff
Rev. Windle, School Chaplain I am here to provide pastoral support and spiritual guidance to all members of our community, whatever your faith background or beliefs. My family and our spaniel Reg live on site, and I visit all the Houses regularly. I teach English, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics and PSHEE, and together with the chaplaincy team, lead weekly Prayers, exploring faith groups, confirmation classes and services for pupils and staff. You can contact me at any time for a chat via email at chaplain@sherborne.com or find me in The Ark, which is just up the stairs from Reception in main school.
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How The Chaplaincy Can Support You The Chaplaincy is here for everyone. Whether you are a Christian, part of another faith tradition, or if you have no religious faith but want to explore your own spirituality, the Chaplaincy team is here to support you. We are here to offer one-to-one support with any worries, concerns or questions you might
have in an inclusive, nonjudgmental way. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one or other difficult situations, help and support are always available. If you want a quiet place to take time out, reflect, pray or simply be, The Ark in main school is always open.
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Spirituality
At Sherborne Girls, Spirituality is one of our five pillars. We believe that it is important to take care of our spirit and to grow in our own inner life. We believe that each person in our community is unique, loved and valuable and that, together, we can help one another to thrive. To grow in spirituality is to become whole; able to withstand the ups and downs of life, integrate our experiences, make good choices, seek justice for 2
others, take care of the environment, connect with ourselves, God and one another, living life to the full. Our wonderfully diverse community is made up of people from a range of cultures and worldviews; each person is encouraged to explore spirituality in a way that resonates with their own experience and beliefs as well as learn about and honour the ideas and views of others.
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Our Christian Foundation At Sherborne Girls, we are proud of our Christian foundation. It gives us an inherited faith and values on which to draw in the contemporary world, grounding our community in a culture of compassion, courage, service and hope. We meet regularly for prayer, celebration and reflection. Pupils take an active part in planning or leading weekly Prayers and Sunday services, as well as Abbey Eucharists and joint services with Sherborne School. Our strong choral tradition and senior choir ensure that the quality of our collective worship is beautiful and inspiring to all. Throughout the year there are opportunities for pupils to grow in their Christian faith: through confirmation classes, informal discussion groups such as Focus, and creative prayer spaces in The Ark. All pupils are encouraged to reflect upon their values and faith, and those of others, whatever their religion or beliefs.
Other Faith Traditions If you would like to meet up with others from a different faith tradition or would value support resourcing worship/prayer, please contact Rev. Windle, chaplain@sherborne.com.
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House Spirituality Houses each have their own unique character but our school values: Compassion, Courage, Curiosity, Adaptability and Spirituality underpin their community life together. Mealtimes are always special. We value sharing food and conversation, saying grace or being grateful for all that we have, as well as thankful for those who have prepared our meals. All the Houses support local charities, including the Sherborne Food Bank, which encourages generosity and awareness of the needs of others. As a school we celebrate House Spirit, which encourages everyone to see themselves as a valuable part of something bigger.
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Integrity Our theme for this year is Integrity. Our services and weekly Prayers will be related to this theme, as we explore what integrity is, why it is important, how it relates to faith and spirituality, and how we might grow in integrity as individuals and as a community. Pupils and members of staff are invited to share their ideas on this theme during the year, through creative projects or a reflection in Prayers. We like our weekly Prayers and Sunday services to be interactive, inclusive and for all to participate in whatever way they can. It is a good opportunity to serve and lead others and grow in confidence in public speaking. If you would like to do a reading, perform drama or play music, please get in touch with Rev. Windle, chaplain@sherborne.com.
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‘Whoever walks in integrity, walks securely.’ Proverbs 10:9
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What’s on at the Chaplaincy Focus (Christian Union) Who for: Those in all year groups who want to explore the Christian faith more deeply.
Confirmation (Roman Catholic) Who for: Anyone in M5 and above who wants to be confirmed in the Catholic Church.
What happens: Games, Talks, Bible Study, Food, Discussion and Prayer.
What happens: Teaching, Group Discussion, Creative Activities, Bible Study and Reflection.
When: Wednesday, 6.30-7.30pm.
When: Wednesday, 7.30-8.30pm starting in November 2023.
Venue: The Ark. Contact: k.scorer@sherborne.com
Venue: St Aldhelm’s Church and The Ark.
Confirmation (Church of England) Who for: Anyone in M5 or above wanting to explore the Christian faith with a view to being confirmed in the Church of England.
Contact: l.lukasiewicz@sherborne.com or c.hardy@sherborne.com
What happens: Teaching, Group Discussion, Creative Activities, Bible Study and Reflection.
What happens: Quiet Reflection, Meditation or Candlelit Prayers in PJs.
When: Monday or Tuesday, 6.30-7.30pm in the Michaelmas Term.
When: Fortnightly, 8.45-9.00pm (days vary).
Venue: The Ark.
Contact: chaplain@sherborne.com
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PJ Prayers Who for: Those in all years who want some reflective down-time.
Venue: Boarding Houses.
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Friday Night Eucharist Who for: Pupils in the Sixth Form at Sherborne Girls and Sherborne School.
Staff Prayers Who for: All staff.
What happens: Short Eucharist Service followed by hot chocolate.
When: Tuesday, 11.00-11.25am.
When: Friday, 9.00-9.30pm. Venue: Sherborne School Chapel. Contact: chaplain@sherborne.com and d.campbell@sherborne.org Exploring Spirituality Who for: Pupils in the Sixth Form. What happens: Informal Discussion and Reflection. When/venue: Tuesday, 7.00-7.30pm. Venue: Mulliner Drawing Room. Contact: i.mcclary@sherborne.com
What happens: Coffee, Reflection on a Bible Passage and Prayer. Venue: The Ark. Contact: chaplain@sherborne.com Sunday and Abbey Services Parents, family and friends are welcome to join us for our Abbey Services (those in bold print on pages 8-10). Abbey Services take place at 11.30am unless otherwise indicated. Sunday evening services take place in the Gransden Hall at 7.00pm unless otherwise indicated.
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Michaelmas Term 2023
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Sunday 10 September
Evening Prayer
Sunday 17 September
Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 24 September
EXEAT
Sunday 1 October
Evening Prayer
Sunday 8 October
Joint Schools’ Abbey Service (Sixth Form)
Sunday 8 October
Morning Prayer, School Hall (L4-U5) (12.00pm)
Sunday 15 October
HALF TERM
Sunday 23 October
HALF TERM
Sunday 29 October
HALF TERM
Sunday 5 November
Evening Prayer
Sunday 12 November
Remembrance Service, Sherborne Abbey (7.45pm)
Sunday 19 November
EXEAT
Sunday 26 November
Evening Prayer
Sunday 3 December
Advent Carol Service (Sixth Form), Sherborne Abbey (7.30pm)
Saturday 9 December
Advent Carol Service (L4-U5), Sherborne Abbey (2.30pm)
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Lent Term 2024 Sunday 7 January
Evening Prayer
Sunday 14 January
Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 21 January
EXEAT
Saturday 27 January
Confirmation Service, Sherborne Abbey (11.00am)
Sunday 28 January
Evening Prayer
Thursday 1 February
Candlemas Service, Sherborne Abbey (7.00pm)
Sunday 4 February
Evening Prayer
Sunday 11 February
HALF TERM
Sunday 18 February
HALF TERM
Sunday 25 February
Evening Prayer
Sunday 3 March
Joint Schools’ Abbey Service (L5-U5)
Sunday 3 March
Evening Prayer
Sunday 10 March
EXEAT
Sunday 17 March
Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
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Trinity Term 2024
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Sunday 21 April
Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 28 April
Evening Prayer
Sunday 5 May
EXEAT
Sunday 12 May
Evening Prayer
Sunday 19 May
Joint Schools’ Abbey Service (except U5/U6)
Sunday 26 May
HALF TERM
Sunday 2 June
HALF TERM
Sunday 9 June
Evening Prayer
Sunday 16 June
EXEAT
Sunday 23 June
Morning Prayer, Kenelm Garden (12.00pm)
Thursday 27 June
U6 Leavers’ Service, Sherborne Abbey (4.00pm)
Friday 28 June
Commemoration Service, Sherborne Abbey (11.00am)
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‘I will walk with integrity of heart within my house.’ Psalm 101 of King David
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Other Services at Sherborne Abbey Pupils are welcome to attend any of the following services at Sherborne Abbey on Sundays with permission from their HM. 8.00am
Holy Communion
9.30am
Parish Eucharist
6.00pm
Evensong
Rector: Rev. Martin Lee
The Parish of the Sacred Heart and St Aldhelm Pupils are welcome to attend Mass at the following times: 6.00pm
Saturday Vigil Mass
10.30am
Sunday Mass
Priest: Mgr Canon Robert Draper (Father Robert) Dr Lukasiewicz accompanies a group of Catholic pupils each Sunday. If you would like to join them, please contact: l.lukasiewicz@sherborne.com
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‘I have come that you might have life in all its fullness.’ ‘I am the Way, and the Truth and the Life.’ Jesus
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