SPIRITUALIT Y 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, RS and PSHEE, and together with Mr Ian McClary (Assistant Chaplain) and 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 on Teams @katiewindle.
How The Chaplaincy Can Suppor t 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.
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 spirituality. We believe that each person in our community is unique, loved and valuable and that together we can help one another to live full and happy lives.
To grow in spirituality is to become ‘whole’- able to withstand the ups and downs, integrate our experiences, make good choices, seek justice for others, take care of the
environment, connect with ourselves, God and one another and live 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 of others
The big question that Spirituality asks is: ‘Who am I becoming?’
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.
In our 125th year as a school, we will be celebrating our Christian heritage and exploring through the themes of Love, Hope and Faith how this has inspired us and continues to give light to our community.
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 thought.
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.
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.
Faith, Hope and Love
Our theme for this year is Faith, Hope and Love. Our services and weekly Prayers will be related to this theme We will be exploring what Faith in action looks like in different people’s lives, what Christian Hope is and why it is important; and how we can learn to grow in and share with one another, the kind of love that Christ has for us.
All members of staff and pupils are invited to share their ideas on the theme over 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 girls to participate in whatever way they can It is a good opportunity to serve/lead others and grow in confidence in public speaking If you’d like to do a reading, drama or play music please get in touch with Rev W indle chaplain@sherborne.com
‘Three things will last forever –Faith, Hope and Love. And the greatest of these is Love.’
1 Corinthian 13:13
What’s on at the Chaplaincy
Focus (Christian Union)
Who for: Girls in all years who want to go deeper into the Christian faith
What happens: Games, talks, bible study, food, discussion and prayer
When: Wednesday, 8 00-9 00pm
Venue: The Ark.
Contact: k scorer@sherborne com
Quest (Junior Christian Union)
Who for: West House
What happens: Exploring big questions, stilling, prayer and reflection
When: TBA
Venue: West House.
Contact: chaplain@sherborne.com or k.scorer@sherborne.com
Confirmation (C of E)
Who for: Anyone in M5 and above wanting to explore the Christian faith with a view to being confirmed in the Church of England.
What happens: Group discussion, talks, video, bible study, reflection
When: Preparation classes M5Thursdays 5 10-6 10pm and 8.00-9.00pm, other years tba. (Michaelmas/Lent terms).
Venue: The Ark.
Contact: i.mcclary@sherborne.com
Confirmation (Catholic)combined with Sherborne School/Leweston
Who for: Anyone M5 and above wishing to be confirmed in the Catholic Church.
What happens: Preparation classteaching, discussion, activities, prayer.
When: Wedneday, 5.00-6.30pm (12 week course, starting November)
Venue: Leweston School Chapel and St Aldhelm’s Catholic Church
Contact: c.hardy@sherborne.com
PJ Prayers
Who for: Girls in all years who want some reflective down-time.
What happens: Quiet reflection, meditation or candlelit prayers in pj’s.
When: During Sleep Weeks 8.45-9.00pm.
Venue: Boarding Houses
Contact: chaplain@sherborne com
Friday Night Eucharist
Who for: Sixth Form with Sherborne School boys.
What happens: Short Eucharist service (30 mins) followed by hot chocolate.
When: Friday, 9 00pm
Venue: Sherborne School Chapel/Rev Campbell’s office
Contact: chaplain@sherborne com and d.campbell@sherborne.org
Sixth Form Exploring Spirituality
Who for: Pupils in the Sixth Form
What happens: Informal Discussion and Reflection
When: Monday, 9.00-9.45pm in the Lent Term
Venue: Mulliner Drawing Room.
Contact: i.mcclary@sherborne.com
Staff Prayers
Who for: All staff.
What happens: coffee, short reflection on a bible passage and prayer.
When: Monday, 11 00am
Venue: The Ark.
Contact: chaplain@sherborne.com
Sunday and Abbey Services
Parents/family or friends are welcome to join us for the Abbey services in bold print.
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
Michaelmas Term 2024
Sunday 8 September Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Sunday 15 September Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 22 September EXEAT
Sunday 29 September Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Sunday 6 October Joint Schools’ Morning Prayer (Sixth Form), Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 6 October Morning Prayer (L4-U5), Gransden Hall
Sunday 13 October
Sunday 20 October
Sunday 27 October
Sunday 3 November
Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
HALF TERM
HALF TERM
HALF TERM
Sunday 10 November Remembrance Service, Sherborne Abbey (7.30pm)
Sunday 17 November Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Sunday 24 November EXEAT
Sunday 1 December Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Sunday 8 December Advent Carol Service 1, Sherborne Abbey (11.30am)
Saturday 14 December
Advent Carol Service 2, Sherborne Abbey (11.00am)
Lent Term 2025
Sunday 12 January
Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Sunday 19 January Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 26 January
EXEAT
Saturday 1 February Confirmation Service, Sherborne Abbey (11.00am)
Sunday 2 February Candlemas, Sherborne Abbey (7.30pm)
Sunday 9 February
Sunday 16 February
Sunday 23 February
Sunday 2 March
Sunday 9 March
Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
HALF TERM
HALF TERM
Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Joint Schools’ Morning Prayer (L5-U5), Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 9 March Compline, Gransden Hall (Sixth Form)
Sunday 16 March EXEAT
Sunday 23 March Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
Trinity Term 2025
Sunday 27 April Holy Communion, Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 4 May EXEAT
Sunday 11 May Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Sunday 18 May Joint Schools’ Morning Prayer (except U5 and U6), Sherborne Abbey
Sunday 25 May HALF TERM
Sunday 1 June HALF TERM
Sunday 8 June Evening Prayer, Gransden Hall
Sunday 15 June EXEAT
Sunday 22 June Morning Prayer, Kenelm Garden
Thursday 26 June U6 Leavers’ Service, Sherborne Abbey (3.30pm)
Friday 27 June Commemoration Service, Sherborne Abbey (11.00am)
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.’
Romans 15:13
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 Catholic Church
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)
‘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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