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Children
In addition to affirming the belief that young people make important contributions to our worship life, we also recognise that they have special needs, so a variety of activities are available for children and young people. The Sunday morning KUCA program runs each week (except school holidays), and provides a range of group based activities for a variety of ages from 3 - 12 years.
The children leave half way though the worship service to pursue the KUCA program downstairs in a specially equipped children's area. Throughout the year there are also special events, such as Kids Campout, sleepovers, concerts etc. Babies and children under 3 years are very welcome and receive a "Rainbow Bag" each week and there is a special area set aside in the church for young children to play and learn.
Playgroup
On Tuesday mornings between 10am - 11.30am the Port Playgroup meets in the Children's Room at the church. This has a doorway leading through to a courtyard garden with lawn and a sandpit. The children love the play inside and out while their parents have a cuppa and chat. Many activities are provided including painting, playdough, collage and dress-ups.
Each session ends with a story and song-time. For more details ring the church on 8240 0200 or email Norm Bennett.
Kids' Club
Kids' Club runs from 5pm to 7pm on the first Friday of each month. Located downstairs in the children's area of the church, sessions include a light tea, games, stories and craft experiences. Kids' Club is for school children aged 5-12 years and costs $2 per child.
For more details ring the church on 8240 0200 or email Norm Bennett.
Youth Group
The youth group, known as Ichthus, meet each Friday night either at 'The Bowl', located behind the main church building or at one of the leaders homes.
The meets alternate between nurture nights (held at the home of that nights' leader) and community nights (at 'The Bowl').
The youth group are also actively involved in the music and worship on Sundays.
The Cottage Kitchen
The People Promoting Mental Health group meets at the Cottage Kitchen (located at 160 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide) every Friday.
The Cottage Kitchen aims:
- to welcome all
- to actively find and work with local people
- to make real friendships and grow together
- to be a place where people can stop
- and talk about daily things or more important things
- to be a safe place where people are not left behind in a rush
To learn more visit the Cottage Kitchen page.
c-changespirit
Get-together over a meal and drinks to chat and explore spirituality every Sunday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Newmarket Hotel, Port Adelaide. The program includes:
- A short presentation with either a film clip, an interview with a guest or a song
- Discussion and informal prayer during the meal
- A short, hands-on, spiritual exercise
The intention of c-changespirit is to appeal to people's feelings of a need that life ought to be different for them than what it is, and to offer spiritual support so that this need might be met.
To learn more visit the c-changeSpirit website.
Seniors
The Port Adelaide Uniting Church is made up of people of all ages. Day and Evening Fellowship women's groups meet once a month. The Meet and Eat Lunch Club gathers at the church hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 12.30pm to share lunch and an interactive information program.