Church services
Sunday
7:30 am: Holy Eucharist
9:00 am: Sung Eucharist
Wednesday
10:00 am: Holy Eucharist (first order)
Contact information
Telephone
8351 8280
To live out the Gospel of the Lord in Word, Sacrament and Action
The Church of St Richard of Chichester, Lockleys, is a progressive orthodox parish that is firmly grounded in living out the Gospel.
As a parish, we look to continually move forward, ensuring that we hear and reflect upon the scriptures through quality preaching, morning and evening prayer, where the scriptures are read, and opportunities to explore the scriptures more deeply through Bible studies.
As we gather as a community of faith, we are joined as one in the body of Christ. At the heart of this is our Baptism and the celebration of Holy Eucharist. St Richard’s is dedicated to growing a sacramental understanding to the way in which we live and interact with the world. As we celebrate life, all sacraments are offered at St Richard’s on a regular basis.
Christ calls us to follow him, to live out a life in action. St Richard’s is dedicated to the mission work of the church locally and in the wider community. Through our activities and hospitality, we are dedicated to ensuring that the ‘word’ is heard and the hospitality of the table is shared.
Weekly programme
- 8:30 am: Morning prayer (Tuesday – Saturday)
- 5:00 pm: Evening prayer (Tuesday – Friday)
Sunday
- 7:30 am: Holy Eucharist
- 9:00 am: Sung Eucharist
Monday
- 9:00 am: Mother’s Union, Australia (2nd Monday of month)
Tuesday
- 11:00 am: Nursing home service
- 7:30 pm: Parish council meeting (3rd Tuesday of month)
Wednesday
- 8:30 am: Parish circle (Final Wednesday of month)
- 10:00 am: Holy Eucharist (First order)
Thursday
- 8:00 am: Men’s breakfast (1st Thursday of month)
- 9:00 am: Men’s shed
Special events
- Friday, 15 May, 6:00 pm: Darish dinner
- Saturday, 15 August, 9:00 am–3:30 pm: Parish quiet day
- 24–26 October: Synod
- Friday, 31 October, 8:00 am: Bunnings barbeque for mission
- Saturday, 15 Nobeber, 10:30 am: Special vestry, Election synod reps
- Sunday, 13 December, 7:00 pm: Nine lessons and carols
Kids’ Programme
- 13 June, 1:30–3:30 pm: Teddy bears’ picnic
- 7 November, 1:30–3:30 pm: Meet the animals
- 8 November, 9:00 am: Blessing of the animals
Trading post
9:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays:
- 29–30 Mays
- 23 July–1 August
- 28–29 August
Set up is on the preceding Thursday at 9:00 am
Parish Dinner
- Friday, 15 May, 6:00 pm, Parish dinner
Patronal festival
- Sunday, 21 June, 9:00 am: Patronal festival
Fete
- Friday, 16 October, 9:00 am: Fete set up
- Saturday, 17 October, 9:00 am: Fete
Nursing homes
Monthly services of Holy Communion are conducted at nursing homes within the parish. Although these are held at the nursing homes, any member of the community is welcome to attend.
- St Raphael’s Home for the Aged: 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am
- St Hilarion Nursing Home: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am
- Serene Nursing Home: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am
For further information, please contact Fr David Covington-Groth.
Mothers’ Union, Australia
A dedicated group join together on the second Monday of each month to share in fellowship, hear guest speakers and support Anglicare and the Magdalene centre. Mothers’ Union, Lockleys work within the parish towards the Mothers’ Union, Australia principle aim:
The advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.
For further information, please contact Dawn White, 8443 7490.
Bible study
Lying at the heart of our faith is the scriptures. This bible study gives an opportunity to explore the scriptures at a deeper level and how they are being lived out in our own day to day life. Bible studies are conducted throughout the year, please refer to Activities
For further information, please contact the parish office, 8351 8280.
Prayer circle
The prayer circle meets together on the last Wednesday of the month, commencing at 8:30 am with morning prayer. The prayer group maintains the prayer list within the parish and follows a programme of prayer for the world wide Anglican Church, Diocese of Adelaide and our parish.
If you have any prayer requests, please email them to
For further information, please contact the parish office, 8351 8280.
Trading post
The trading post operates on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on eight occasions throughout the year. The trading post operates from the St Richard’s hall and offers a range of items from clothing, used furniture, tools, kitchen items through to just about anything for any room of the house. Donations of items for sale are always gratefully received.
For further information, please contact the parish office, 8351 8280.
St Richard’s bridge club
This social club operates fortnightly on a Wendesday afternoon from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm. No matter what your skill level is, you are welcome to come along and join us for a game.
For further information, please contact Dawn White, 8443 7490.
St Richard’s hall
Several community groups and organisations make use of St Richard's Hall to run activities on a regular basis; these include table tennis, probus, dance groups, Anglicare and Greek welfare.
St Richard’s Hall is able to comfortably hold 100 people for a seated function, it is equipped with a kitchen, male, female and disabled toilets, and is accessible for people with disabilities. The hall is available for use at a nominal cost by organisations.
For further information, please contact the parish office, 8351 8280.
Baptisms
Jesus began his preaching and healing ministry by being baptised in the River Jordan. The vast majority of followers over the two thousand years since then have begun their Christian lives with baptism.
In the Anglican church, many people are baptised when they are babies; however, when people convert to Christianity as adults, they can receive an adult baptism. It is a ‘once and for all’ sacrament, it can not be redone or undone.
At baptism, the symbols of water (cleansing), oil (setting apart) and the candle (to shine as a light in the world) are used.
Baptisms take place during worship at St Richard’s 9:00 am Sunday service or outside worship in exceptional circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
What is a godparent?
A godparent is someone who, with the parents, makes promises to support and encourage the person being baptised in the Christian faith. The godparent, along with the parents of a baby or child, also makes promises on behalf of their Godchild.
What promises to godparents make?
The godparent promises on behalf of the godchild to turn to Christ, to repent of their sins, to reject all that is falseand unjust and renounce evil.
How many Godparents can we have?
There must be at least one godparent or sponsor. Three or four is the usual number.
Can I be baptised with my child?
Yes. Baptism of adults normally also includes confirmation. Please speak with Fr David Covington-Groth about this.
Is there a special requirement to be a godparent?
Godparents must be baptised. If you would like to ask someone who is not baptised to be a godparent, please talk with the priest about this.
More information
If you would like to make enquiries about baptism, please contact Fr David Covington-Groth.
Weddings
Marriage is a gift of God in creation through which husband and wife may know the grace of God.
It is given that a man and woman grow together in love and trust, they shall be united with one another in heart, body and mind, as Christ is united with his bride, the Church.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be married at St Richard’s?
To be married at St Richard’s, at least one of the parties to the marriage must be Baptised.
If I (or my partner) is divorced, may we be married in the Anglican Church?
It is certainly possible to be married in the Anglican Church if you (or your partner) is divorced. To do so requires permission of the Archbishop and certain requirements met.
What do we have to complete to be married at St Richard's?
Couples who marry at St Richard’s will need to complete the usual government legal paperwork. The priest will also conduct marriage preparation with the couple as required.
More information
If you would like to make enquiries about being married at St Richard’s, please contact Fr David Covington-Groth.
Funerals
The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time as we grieve and give thanks for the joy that that person has brought to our lives. As in baptism, we are made one in Christ, so too in death, we are joined with Christ in eternal life.
Several types of funeral services are available at St Richard’s or can be conducted by the parish priest at another location. These services follow the Anglican liturgy and are individualised in accordance to the deceased and/or family wishes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I or my loved one have to be a member of the Church to have a funeral service at St Richard’s or by its priest?
The Church is available for anyone wanting to have a Christian burial. The parish priest will conduct a Christian funeral service at other locations by arrangement.
Can I or my loved one be buried at St Richard’s?
No, however, there is a memorial garden available in which ashes can be placed and a plaque placed on the memorial wall.
Does St Richard’s have an area avaiable for a gathering afterwards?
Yes, St Richard’s has the hall or the garden area available to use. Catering can also be arranged through the parish.
Can I prearrange my funeral service?
The parish priest is more than happy to meet with you to make arrangements for your funeral service. This is often of enormous benefit to your family in a time of grief.
More information
For further information or to make arrangements or receive pastoral care at this time of grief, please contact Fr David Covington-Groth.
Parish office
PO Box 386
BROOKLYN PARK SA 5032
8351 8280
Parish priest
Fr David Covington-Groth
0401 806 280