Five Islands
Christian Ministries Inc.

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 13th July, Sea Sunday Service
      Port Kembla Mission to Seafarers annual Service to acknowledge, celebrate, and pray for those who go to sea.
      Details: 2:00 p.m. St Michael's Anglican Cathedral, 74 Church St, Wollongong, followed by afternoon tea. 
    • Wednesday 16th July, School Holidays Brick Day
      Years K to 6 learn about Jesus, the master builder.
      Details: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Albion Park Anglican Church
      Cost: $15 per child, $40 per family. Register at www.apac.org.au
    • Tuesday 22 July, Third Term starts for students in Public Schools
    • Friday 25th July, Illawarra Senior Band Concert
      Details: Albion Park Uniting Church, cnr Terry & Russell Sts
      10:00 a.m. morning tea, 10:30 a.m. concert, 12:00 p.m lunch
      Cost: $10
      RSVP for numbers: APUC info@apuc.org.au
    • Monday 4th August, Bank Holiday
    • Wednesday 6th August, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      10:30 a.m. St Vincent's Care, 15 The Ave, Heathcote
    • Saturday 23rd August, Geoff Bullock & Friends
      Fundraiser for the Hope & Future Project to provide education and accommodation for refugee children in Uganda.
      Details: 7:30 p.m. Port Kembla Baptist Church, 81 Illawarra St, Port Kembla. Download flyer.
      Cost: $20, reserve tickets by emailing gordon.barr@bigpond.com
    • 29th to 31st August, KBECET Book Sale
      Kiama Board for Employing Christian Education Teachers fundraiser
      Details: 9am to 4pm at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Parish Hall, Manning St Kiama.
    • Wednesday 3rd Sept, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      10:30 a.m. Marco Polo Unanderra (To be confirmed)
    • Sunday 14th September, Dapto Musical Festival
      Guest Groups: Sing Australia (Wollongong), Dutch Australian Choir, Korean Singing Group, Dapto Uniting G1 group.
      Cost: Adults $15, concession $10, Children under 14 yrs free.
      Details: Dapto Uniting Church, 122 Princes Hwy, Dapto from 2:00 p.m. and followed by afternoon tea in the hall.
    • Friday 26 September, Last day of Third Term for students in Public Schools
    • Wednesday 1st Oct, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      10:30 a.m. Blue Haven Terralong St Kiama (To be confirmed)
    • Monday 6 October, Labour Day Holiday
    • Tuesday 14 October, Fourth Term starts for students in Public Schools
    • Wednesday 5th Nov, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      10:30 a.m. Tarrawanna Salvation Army, Meadow St & Caldwell Ave
    • Tuesday 11th Nov, Illawarra Seniors Band at Remembrance Day
      10:30 a.m. Lakeside Memorial Park, Kanahooka
    • 7:00 p.m. Saturday 6th Dec, Illawarra Seniors Band at Jamberoo Christmas Tree Lights
    • Tuesday 9th December, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      10:30 a.m. Hammondcare, Shone Ave, Horsley
    • Tuesday 9th December, Illawarra Seniors Band at Jamberoo Carols
      6:30 p.m. Jamberoo.
    • Friday 19 December, Last day of Fourth Term for students in Public Schools
    • Thursday 25 December, Christmas Day
    • Friday 26 December, Boxing Day


    Regular Events

    Rev. Mark Beaton conducts a group for men who are separated (e.g., estranged/widowed) or divorced from their ex or current partner.
    Venue: Northern Illawarra Uniting Church
    Contact: Mark Beaton on Mob: 0430 209 195 or email: mark.beaton2@gmail.com or visit “The Men’s Well” on Facebook

    10:30 a.m. rehearsal at Shellharbour Salvation Army Corps, Cnr Ulster & Leawarra Ave, Barrack Heights.
    Contact: Jill White

    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
    Website: https://homesteadofhope.org.au/

    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)

    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

    Bishop Reg Piper will be speaking on 1 Peter this term.
    Details: 12.45 pm to 1.15 pm sharp at St Michael's Church Hall, corner of Church and Market Sts, Wollongong. Download flyer

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

    Details: 9:00 am to 12 noon at Port Kembla Baptist Church hall, 81 Illawarra St, Port Kembla to raise funds to help people in the community.
    Contact: Maggie

    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: Mia David

    From 5:00 pm the gathering enjoys time together with games, craft, skits, and a shared dinner. All ages are welcome. 122 Princes Hwy, Dapto.
    For information contact Janet by email exercisecare@gmail.com

    Stalls, Devonshire tea, BBQ, cakes at Dapto Uniting Church grounds and hall, 122 Princes Hwy, Dapto.

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