The 2025 ALPHA COURSE is a free series of interactive video-led sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. If you ever wondered what the Christian Faith was about, this is the perfect opportunity to come and see. If the course is not for you, you can just say goodbye at any time, but most people love it once they start. There are absolutely no fees or charges, and everyone’s opinion is respected, valued and listened to. There is no pressure. People of no particular religion, and people from other faiths and cultures, are very welcome.
Join us to explore life’s big questions over a series of meals (at 6PM BYO but two free special dinners):
Is there more to life than this?
What is the meaning of my life?
Do you ever pray?
What does faith mean to you?
Is the Bible relevant today?
Why did Jesus die?
Should I get baptised? And much more…
The Alpha Course is held weekly on Monday Nights at 7PM at St Paul’s Port Adelaide and St Bede’s Semaphore, alternating weekly between The Port and Semaphore. You may like to join us earlier from 6PM to chat over a BYO meal or maybe just share in a cup of tea/coffee with some light snacks.
Monday 17 February at St Paul’s Church, 1 Church Place, Port Adelaide
Monday 24 February at St Bede’s Church, 200 Military Road, Semaphore
Monday 3 March at The Port – 6PM free special Shrove Tuesday pancakes
Monday 10 March at Semaphore
Monday 17 March at The Port
Monday 24 March at Semaphore
Monday 31 March at The Port
Monday 7 April at Semaphore
Sunday 13 April at The Port – 6PM free special Palm Sunday fellowship meal
Monday 14 April at The Port
There will be an opportunity to get baptised as a new Christian at either Port Adelaide or Semaphore on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025
CONTACT: wrphilp@gmail.com, 0419 800542, for questions or to let us know you’re coming along.
Community Outreach
St Paul’s Op Shop and Community Centre
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 9:30AM to 2PM
(closed Sunday, Monday and public holidays)
The church hall at 1 Church Place, Port Adelaide, is home to the best Op-shop in the Port and it also serves well as our Community Centre. The big Op-shop has an entrance which is wheelchair and pram friendly. Come and check us out, our prices are the lowest in the area, thanks to our most generous donors and all our volunteer staff which keep our overheads low. For enquiries (please don’t ring to ask if we have a particular product or size), contact Christine Brown on 0468 338 955 or email wrphilp@gmail.com
Sausage Sizzle: Saturday 10am-2pm All profit goes to charity.
Delicious sausages in bread and refreshing softdrinks are outside our Parish Op-shop,
All profits go to charity. Volunteers needed. Please contact Br. Wayne on 0419 800 542 or Christine Brown on 0468 338 955 or email wrphilp@gmail.com
Crafty Friends
Thursday: 9:30-12AM
This free morning group is especially for people who like to engage in craft activities with friends.
You could knit a square that can be made into a blanket for the needy (knitting needles and wool provided). For other craft activities please bring along your own resources and material.
Children of all ages are welcome but must remain under the supervision and responsibility of their parent at all times. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits are provided, or just bring along your own snacks for yourself and your children. For more information, or to join our little group, ring Christine Brown on 0468 338 955 or email wrphilp@gmail.com
Jam Session
Fridays: 4PM to 6PM
This free afternoon group is especially for people with a musical bent but with little opportunity to join in with other budding musos to socially enjoy their good (or bad) talents. The late afternoon time slot is for people who otherwise work (9to5), study or have school commitments. There is no particular focus on genre or type/number of musical instruments. It’s just for fun! We meet at the back of the church.
If you would like to join our jam group please contact Br. Wayne on 0419 800 542, or wrphilp@gmail.com
Bible Study Fellowship Group
Wednesdays: 7PM-9PM
Come along to our Paish Hall (Op-shop) to learn more about the Bible and what Christians’ believe. There is usually a light supper provided and great people to chat with. Please bring along your own personal Bible (in your 1st language) and some food to share. The Bible Study usually follows the content and context of previous Sunday night’s teaching-series. If you would like any more detail, please contact Br. Wayne on 0419 800 542, or wrphilp@gmail.com
Justice of the Peace
Contact
Fr. Peter Simmons, JP on 0419 803 630, or pwsimmons53@gmail.com
Br. Wayne Philp JP, on 0419 800 542, or wrphilp@gmail.com
Sandra Malthhouse JP, as available
Justice of the Peace services (always free) are available when Fr. Peter, Br. Wayne or Sandra are on site.
If they’re not around, please contact Br Wayne to make a convenient time to meet.