Welcome to Deep Search
Deep Search is a way of thinking about where you are right now, what to change and where you would like to be.
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An exploration of your life, actions, relationships and views, now and in the future.
Resources
We have compiled categories of resources to help you think about where you are right now, what to change and where you would like to be.
Hobbies and pastimes
Some of the hobbies and pastimes available at the University and elsewhere in 91Ö±²¥.
- : An events programme full of one off activities for University of 91Ö±²¥ students to try.
- Global Campus: A programme of ongoing orientation events open to all students at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
- : All the clubs and societies recognised by the Students' Union at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
- : Voluntary opportunities in 91Ö±²¥, advertised by the Students' Union at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
- : Voluntary opportunities in 91Ö±²¥ advertised by 91Ö±²¥ City Council.
- : Support and leadership for the voluntary sector in 91Ö±²¥.
- : A digital music service that gives access to millions of songs.
- : Buy, sell and part exchange vinyl and CDs in 91Ö±²¥.
- : A three-day music festival in 91Ö±²¥.
- : A city farm in Heeley, 91Ö±²¥, with various farm animals.
- : A working farm for educational visits.
- : Alpacas, exotic birds, meerkats and more.
- : Various libraries across 91Ö±²¥ have reading groups.
- : Book clubs in or near 91Ö±²¥.
- : A 91Ö±²¥ writing community.
- : 10 tips for starting a writing group.
Reflection
- : A faith group committed to working for equality and peace.
- : A lay Buddhist organisation.
Campaigning and politics
- : Liberal and independent journalism about Britain's current affairs.
- : An international weekly newspaper that focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, and technology.
- : A weekly review of international Roman Catholic news.
Contemplation, prayer and meditation
- Resources in 91Ö±²¥
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- Church search: Help for people seeking a Christian church in 91Ö±²¥.
- University worship opportunities: Help for people seeking a faith community in 91Ö±²¥, covering a wide variety of faiths.
- Different types of prayer services in 91Ö±²¥
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- : The parish church for Broomhill and Broomhall, 91Ö±²¥.
- : A parish church in Wadsley, 91Ö±²¥.
- : A Methodist church in Crookes, 91Ö±²¥.
- : A place of retreat and resource in Whirlow, 91Ö±²¥.
- Resources in the rest of the UK
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- : A chance to make some quiet prayerful space without leaving home or taking time away from work.
- : A dispersed community of Christ at the edge, inviting you into transformative awareness.
- : Suggestions about how to pray, provided by the Church of England.
- : A festival of arts, faith and justice held annually in England.
- : The sacrament of Confession explained.
- : Daily online Bible reading and prayer resources.
- : Written and audio prayer exercises and patterns for daily prayer.
- : A faith group committed to working for equality and peace.
- : A lay Buddhist organisation.
- Resources in the rest of the world
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- : An ecumenical Christian monastic fraternity in °Õ²¹¾±³úé, Burgundy, France.
- : A spirituality for everyday life, insisting that God is present in our world and active in our lives.
- : Daily guided Christian prayer.
- : A daily prayer session for people on the go.
- : Morning, midday, evening and night prayer, plus readings with reflections.
- : Daily email meditations from Henri Nouwen's writings.
- : Daily email meditations from the writings of Richard Rohr.
- : A church on the internet with online and Facebook based worship, prayer and discussion.
- : Prayers for all sorts of everyday matters.
- : Five ways to know God more intimately.
- : Six spiritual growth exercises, including Bible studies and different types of prayer.
- : Seven exercises or habits to 'build your spiritual physique'.
- : A Bible study looking at private and coroprate spiritual exercise.
Communicating and making a difference
- : The world's leading human rights organisation, campaigning against injustice and inequality everywhere.
- : One of the UK's largest campaign organisations.
- : A campaigning community bringing people-powered politics to decision making worldwide.
- : Fundraising events throughout the academic year, organised by 91Ö±²¥ Students' Union.
Building awareness
- : A Christian perspective on dealing with doubt in the spiritual life.
- Talk to a chaplain: Contact details for talking to a chaplain at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
- : A group run by Upper Chapel Unitarian Church discussing topics in areas around modern living, current affairs, psychology and spirituality.
- : The basics of Christianity explored, normally over a period of around 10 weeks.
Action
- Grants for Christian residential experiences (current students only): Subsidies of up to £160 each to students who want to go on a trip away to develop their understanding of the Christian faith and of themselves. Contact us to find out more.
- : This small Christian centre, with a beautiful chapel, in south 91Ö±²¥ offers daytime retreats and reflection days.
- : This Christian monastery in West Yorkshire welcomes people for retreats, including overnight accommodation, and study days.
- : Located on the Northumberland coast, this Christian friary welcomes people for retreats including overnight accommodation.
- : A Christian shrine in Norfolk that many people make pilgrimages to.
- : A modern secular retreat house in Devon.