Port City Refuge Church

03/29/2026

Heather Clanton Thomas and I are so grateful for leaders that are also family. Thank you Quinten Howard for leading our leadership training this afternoon. Let intimacy lead!!!

03/15/2026

Pastor Kevin Lazarus is preaching a great word on John 10. Join us for our second service at 10:30am.

302 St Michael St, Mobile, AL 36602

08/18/2025

What a powerful service yesterday!

Hearts were stirred, chains were broken, and the presence of God moved mightily in the room.

We’re not settling for shallow waters. We’re digging deep wells. Wells of intimacy, wells of freedom , and wells of worship that will sustain us through every season.

This is a season of pressing in, and of going deeper than we’ve ever gone before. Let’s keep digging for our families, our communities, and for the generations to come.

08/14/2025

🎉 First Steps Celebration – Over 200 Lives Touched in 90 Days! 🎉

Today we crossed an incredible milestone — 201 individuals served in just over 90 days! Together, we’ve helped secure 300+ pieces of ID that open doors to stability, opportunity, and hope.

To every single person who came through our doors — congratulations. We’ve walked with you, celebrated with you, and shared in your victories.

To our amazing volunteers — you’ve shown up with compassion, built friendships you never expected, and poured your hearts into every day you’ve served.

To our community — your support fuels everything we do. Thank you for standing with us.

💙 Special thanks to our incredible partners:

Waterfront Rescue Mission — and their incredible team for hosting us every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Port City Refuge Church — for leading the way in loving and showing compassion to others in our community

AltaPointe Health Outreach Team – Ron Olmsted

Officer Justin Howard with the City of Mobile Homeless Outreach Team

Franklin Primary Healthcare – Healthcare for the Homeless Team

City of Mobile License Commission

MCHD - Mobile County Health Department – Vital Records Department

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (Demetropolis Rd.)

We could not do this alone. It truly takes a community working together to help change lives.

Here’s to the first 90 days… and to the many more lives we’ll touch together! 💙

Want to be part of this journey?
👉 Volunteer or donate at www.portcityrefuge.com/firststeps

08/12/2025

Two men, one mission — hope. ❤️
Today, they took their first steps toward getting their IDs. They’re excited, grateful, and ready for what’s ahead — and it’s because of you, our community, cheering them on every step of the way.

Want to be part of this journey?
👉 Volunteer or donate at www.portcityrefuge.com/firststeps

08/12/2025

Another couple took their first step today!

Big smiles today at First Steps! 🎉
One couple came in together and both started the process to get their state IDs — the first step toward opening new doors in their lives.

This is what you make possible when you support and cheer us on.
When our community comes together, we can solve anything. ❤️

Want to be part of this journey?
👉 Volunteer or donate at www.portcityrefuge.com/firststeps

08/10/2025

Join us this morning for our new series Digging Deep Wells. 8:30 & 10:30 at 302 St Michael’s Mobile AL 36603

08/01/2025

This Sunday, we're bringing our powerful 10-week journey through the book of Philippians to a close! We've loved every single week, and we hope you have too.

But get ready, because the well is about to get even deeper!

Next Sunday, we are so excited to kick off a brand new series called "Digging Deep Wells." We'll be diving into how creating a deep, lasting connection with God leaves a spiritual legacy for our lives and the generations that follow. You won't want to miss the start of this life-changing series!

Come discover the importance of digging deep. Bring a friend and join us! We can't wait to see you there!

07/27/2025

Pastor Clark Tucker is preaching a great message today! You still have time to make it to second service. See you at 10:30am.

05/13/2025

🎉 Celebrating a Huge Win at First Steps! 🎉

Meet one of our incredible First Steps Friends who just reached a major milestone — three forms of ID successfully obtained! 🙌

These aren’t just documents — they are keys to stability, services, and a new beginning. With these IDs, doors open to housing, employment, healthcare, and so much more.

This is what First Steps is all about: walking alongside real people, step by step, until hope becomes reality. 💙

To our volunteers, partners, and supporters — thank you. Your dedication makes moments like this possible every week.

Let’s keep going. Let’s keep celebrating. Let’s keep walking with our Friends toward brighter futures.

05/10/2025

We love Waterfront Rescue Mission. Thank you for all that you do!

05/07/2025

Heartbreaking news this morning. Keep Shawn’s family and Bayside Church - Mobile in prayer. Shawn was loved by many and a blessing to everyone. We will miss him dearly.

Our friend Shawn passed away early this morning. His passing was very peaceful and he’s no longer suffering. Please pray for all of his family and friends. Shawn was so greatly loved and shall be deeply missed.

We will provide details of services as they become available.