What’s on in April/May 2023
Mini Retreat
Sat 29th April 11am – 3pm
SA Chapter of the World Christian
Community for Meditation (WCCM)
is holding a mini retreat at Semaphore UC.
Meditation by Bev Freeman
Mindful movement & meditation by Rev Frances
All ages and mobilities welcome.
BYO lunch. Donation appreciated.
RSVP Frances 0407 687 311.
Click below link for retreat flyer
2023 April – Christian meditation Back to Basics flyer
Click below link for Calendar of Events for World Community for Christian Meditation SA
2023 Christian Meditation Calendar of Events
Mystic Forest
Thursday 12 & 27 April
Thursday 11 & 25 May
6 – 7pm
Lunch with Us
Thursdays at 11.30am
First Sunday Lunch
2 April 12 noon
6 May 12 noon
Semaphore RSL
Chair Yoga
Please contact practitioner re: start time.
Stretch & Balance
Thursdays
11, 18 & 25 May
9.15am – 10.15am
Beach Yoga
Currently on hiatus.
Laughter Yoga
Fortnightly on Fridays at 10am
(from April 21st)
Kirtan Yoga
Saturday nights
6 – 7pm
Semaphore Uniting Church
All welcome.
Spiritual Hour
Thursdays 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
Ecumenical Prayers
First Friday of month
8am
Clock tower on the hill
Craft Day with the CWA
First Wednesday of the Month
10.30am to 1.30pm
A relaxed social day to do either a set craft or your own project. Some of ladies come for the company and a chat.
BYO lunch with tea and coffee supplied. We ask for a small donation at the door.
For more information: Robyn Flack mob: 0447 071 908.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Lunch with Us
Semaphore Uniting Church runs a community lunch
where we offer fellowship and homemade treats.
Every Thursday, 11.30am – 1pm
Gold coin donation.
Op Shop
The Semaphore Uniting Church Op Shop can be found just behind Semaphore Uniting Church. The op shop is run by volunteers and all money raised is used to help the local Semaphore community. Items for sale include books, clothes, shoes, glassware, toys, furniture, jewellery, household goods, and many other options – all sold at bargain prices. Many items are 50c, $1 or $2.
The op shop welcomes all quality donations with the exception of electrical items. There is an outside collection point for electrical items for disposal.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am-3.00pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.
The op shop does not operate on days of extreme heat.
Contact
Vera on 0420 963 769.
Bicycle Group
Our bicycle group, Semaphore Wheels in Motion, meets fortnightly at the shed behind Semaphore Uniting Church on Tuesday from 9.30-10.30am. This group is well-suited to less serious riders and is focused on building community by forming connections within the diverse culture of Semaphore.
Bikes and helmets are available for people who want to come along and ride, but who do not have their own equipment. There are also adult tricycles available for if you have balance concerns.
All are welcome to join this free group.
For enquiries, please call the office on 0476 998 164
Office hours are Thursday and Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Or you can email our minister, Rev. Frances Bartlett: minister@semaphore.ucasa.org.au
NB: Rev. Frances works part-time so you may not hear back immediately. She will endeavour to respond to you as soon as she is able.
Yoga Classes
We hold yoga classes at Semaphore Uniting Church.
Mondays 11am – Chair yoga
Tuesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm – Yoga
Thursdays (during term time) 9.15am – 10.15am – Stretch and Balance
Thursdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm – Yoga
This basic class is a good introduction to yoga, and is well suited to beginners, the elderly and more advanced students. Yoga is an excellent way to assist with health, fitness and relaxation. These are run by wider community people and there is a fee for these classes.
Meditation
Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm
Thursdays 2.30pm – 3.30pm – Spiritual Hour
Spiritual Hour is a time where people are invited to bring along a spiritual writing to share with the group (up to 1 page). We then have 15 minutes of silent meditation in the Christian tradition or your tradition of preference.
Sound Meditation
Thursdays 6pm – 7pm fortnightly
Fridays 7pm – 8pm
Meditation takes place in the sanctuary and entry is through the side door off the parking lot or the front door of the church may be open. There is no charge for these sessions and we explore many types and styles of meditation from the Christian, Buddhist, Sikh and other traditions using contemplative, sound and guided forms. The aim is to become aware of true self and to allow the individual to live fully in the moment. Allowing the individual to let go of many of our cultures preconceived notions and expectations of the self and giving both techniques and confidence to move more fully towards one’s true self.