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Ecumenical Events in the
Illawarra Region

Email admin@5icm.org.au to advertise ecumenical events on this page and in the Clearing the Way for Jesus newsletter. Only events in the Illawarra (Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas) are advertised in the newsletter but nearby events may be included on this page. There is no charge for this service. The inclusion of events in this list does not imply 5icm members agree with all the views expressed at these events. 

Upcoming Events
(scroll farther down for Regular Events)


    • Sunday 2nd October, Fashion Parade
      Hosted by Sveta Petka Macedonian Orthodox Monastery, Kembla Grange to raise funds for a new kitchen.Details: 2:00 pm at the Monastery 100 Wyllie Rd, Kembla GrangeCost: $50 per adult includes finger food, soft drinks.RSVP to reserve a table: Monastery 0410 515 527 or Meri 0413 892 557.
    • Monday 3rd October, Labour Day public holiday
    • Monday 10th October, school term 4 begins
    • Saturday 15th October, Bible Society Coffee Morning
      Presenter: Jonathan Harris will open some of the oldest and rarest Bible in the world and tell the story behind them.
      Venue: 10:00 a.m. Kiama Anglican Church
      An offering will be taken up for the work of Bible Society.
      Contact: Barb Mathie, Co-ordinator Kiama/Jamberoo/Gerringong Bible Society Action Group, 0411 212 874
    • Saturday 22nd October, High Tea - CWL
      Port Kembla Catholic Women's League is hosting a High Tea (Gatsby Theme - optional). Men welcome.
      Details: 2pm to 4pm, St Patrick's Parish Hall, 39 Kembla St Port Kembla.
      Cost: $25 per head, RSVP 8/10/22 to Bernadette McNamara 0409 319 685.
    • Thursday 27th October, Bible Society Coffee Morning
      Presenter: Jonathan Harris will open some of the oldest and rarest Bible in the world and tell the story behind them.
      Venue: 10:00 a.m. Gerringong Anglican Church
      An offering will be taken up for the work of Bible Society.
      Contact: Barb Mathie, Co-ordinator Kiama/Jamberoo/Gerringong Bible Society Action Group, 0411 212 874
    • All Saints Day Tuesday 1st November 
    • Thursday 3rd November, Illawarra Missions Connection
      Hear a missionary talk about their experiences in the mission field.
      Speakers: Ian & Narelle Hadfield from Singapore. Narelle is involved in Women's & Children's ministries. Ian is the Vicar of St. George's Church & Dean of Laos.
      Details: 12:30-2:00 p.m. Fairy Meadow Anglican Church, corner Princes Hwy & Jardine St. BYO lunch, tea/coffee provided.
    • Friday 11th November, "One Youth" South Meeting
      Presenter: Jonathan Harris will present a short version of his talk on some of the oldest and rarest Bible in the world.
      Venue: 8:30 p.m. Gerringong Anglican Church
      Cost: $5 for each young person attending.
      Contact: Barb Mathie, Co-ordinator Kiama/Jamberoo/Gerringong Bible Society Action Group, 0411 212 874
    • Tuesday 20th December, end of school term 4
      Note that Tuesday is a pupil free day.
    • Sunday 25th December, Christmas Day
    • Monday 26th December, Boxing Day public holiday
    • Tuesday 27th December, public holiday.



    Regular Events

    Ps Jonathan Hyratt, associate minister of Corrimal Community Church, runs this group for people who struggle with addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex & love, over-eating, co-dependency, etc.
    Details: 8pm at Central Church, 4 Fitzwilliam St, Port Kembla.
    Contact: Jono on 0412 174 181 or email life_recovery@hotmail.com

    7:00 pm at Wollongong Senior Citizens Centre, 192 Gipps Road, Gwynneville.
    Contact: John Sandercock 0499 444 151

    For men, women and children. If you are doing it tough or feeling lonely and would like somebody to talk to, come and chat over a free cuppa and a free light meal of Soup and Sandwiches. Or just come and relax for a while, read the paper or browse through a magazine, or just chill out!
    Venue and time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Scouts Hall, Kiama Harbour
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    Women bring their own crafts, like sewing, embroidery, knitting (some are making squares for the ‘Wrap with Love’ rugs), crocheting or anything else. We sit, chat and do our own projects; plus have a cuppa & read a small ‘thought from the Bible’.
    Details: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gerringong Anglican Church hall, cnr Blackwood & Fern Sts.
    Contact: Jenny (0407 282 657) or Beth (0438 691 363)

    Venue: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Fellowship Centre, Kiama Uniting Church, Manning St.
    Contact: Michele Broad 0400 324 708. All welcome

    We are a group for little ones to bring their adult carer to share and develop through play and gardening. We also welcome the whole community in and around West Wollongong.
    Venue: 10:00-12:00 a.m. Keiraview Uniting Church, 34 Fisher St West Wollongong.
    Contact: Jenny, 0401 245 669, Eden@keiraview.org

    Details: 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Zoom
    Contact: Doo Ah Leeming on 0416 491 531

    The food care program is to help people who are struggling financially by providing grocery items at reduced prices.
    Details: 9:30a.m.-2:30p.m. 35 Kurrawa Cres, Koonawarra.
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    Morning tea followed by mahjong, jigsaws, scrabble and other games.
    Venue and time: 10:00 a.m. Scouts Hall, Kiama Harbour

    Hear from missionaries about their work. BYO Lunch and mug, tea and coffee provided.
    Details advised above. Contact: Bev Defty

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