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)

    • Monday 29th April, School Term 2 starts
    • Tuesday 30th April, The Men's Well
      A group for men who are separated, divorced or widowed.
      Details: 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Northern Illawarra Uniting Church fellowship hall, corner Princes Hwy & Point St, Bulli.
      Download flyer.
    • Thursday 2nd May, Illawarra Mission Connection Meeting
      We've got the Tylers (going to Vanuatu) and the Elyards (going to Ethiopia) attending.
      Details: 12.30 - 2:00 p.m. at Fairy Meadow Anglican (Bring your own lunch), tea/coffee provided.
      Contact: Mia David
    • Orthodox Good Friday 3rd May
    • Orthodox Holy Saturday 4th May
    • Orthodox Easter Sunday 5th May
    • Wednesday 8th May, Illawarra Seniors' Band Concert 
      Details: 11:00 a.m. Kiama Anglican Church, 2 Terralong St, Kiama
    • Wednesdays 8th May to 26th June - Lunch Time Bible Talks
      Bishop Reg Piper will speak about Jesus and his many disciples travelling to the holy city of Jerusalem. Our Bible talks follow that journey and their entry into the city.
      Details: 12:45-1:15 pm St Michael's Church Hall, cnr Church & Market Sts, Wollongong. Download flyer.
    • Thursday 9th May, Ascension Day
    • Sunday 12th May, Mother's Day
    • 12th to 19th May, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
      Further information and Australian resources are available here.
    • Sunday 19th May, Pentecost
    • Whit Monday 20th May, 5icm Mid-Year Meeting
      This is not a business meeting, but an informal gathering to encourage member ministries.
      Details: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. 1 O'Gorman St, Albion Park
      RSVP: ficm@spin.net.au
    • Trinity Sunday 26th May, National Sorry Day
    • Thursday 30th May, Catholic Corpus Christi
    • Friday 31st May, Illawarra Prayer Breakfast
      Speakers: Leila & Danny Abdallah
      Cost: $66.70 for a single ticket.
      Details: 6:30 - 8:15 a.m. Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow
    • Saturday 1st June, Gong Men's Day
      Theme: Cross-Shaped Man
      Details: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Figtree Anglican Church, 4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree.
      Cost: $55, concession (students/unemployed/retired) $45.
      Booking: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1211361
    • Tuesday 4th June,  Illawarra Seniors' Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. John Paul Village, 15 The Avenue, Heathcote
    • Friday 7th June, Catholic Feast of the Sacred Heart
    • Monday 10th June, King's Birthday public holiday
    • Tuesday 2nd July, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Kiama Uniting Church, Manning St, Kiama
    • Monday 8th July, Winter School Holidays start
    • Monday 22nd July, School Term 3 starts
    • Monday 5th August, Bank holiday
    • Wednesday 7th August, Illawarra Seniors' Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Marco Polo Aged Care, 11 Watergum Way, Woonona
    • Thursday 15th August, Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • Sunday 1st Sept, Father's Day
    • Wednesday 4th Sept, Illawarra Seniors' Band Concert
      Details: 11:00 a.m. Warrigal, 50 Harbour Blvd, Shell Cove
    • Monday 30th Sept, Spring School Holidays start
    • Tuesday 1st October, Illawarra Seniors' Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Blue Haven Terralong, 55 Thomson St, Kiama
    • Friday 4th October, Feast of St Francis of Assisi
    • Sunday 6th October, Daylight Saving Time starts
    • Monday 7th October, Labour Day public holiday
    • Monday 14th October, School Term 4 starts
    • Friday 1st November, All Saints' Day
    • Saturday 2nd November, All Souls' Day
    • Wednesday 6th November, Illawarra Seniors' Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Marco Polo Aged Care, 70 Waples Rd, Unanderra.
    • Monday 11th November, Remembrance Day
      Illawarra Seniors Band playing
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Lakeside Memorial Park, Kanahooka
    • Saturday 16th Nov., One Music Festival
      An interdenominational music and arts Festival for all ages.
      Details: Kiama Showground and Pavilion.
    • Saturday 30th November, St Andrew's Feast Day
    • Saturday 7th December, Illawarra Seniors' Band playing at Jamberoo Christmas Tree Lights
      Details: 7:00 p.m. Jamberoo
    • Tuesday 10th December,  Illawarra Seniors' Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. HammondCare, Shone Ave, Horsley
    • Tuesday 10th December, Illawarra Seniors' Band playing at Jamberoo Carols
      Details: 6:30 p.m. Jamberoo
    • Monday 23rd December, Summer School Holidays start
    • Wednesday 25th December, Christmas Day
    • Thursday 26th December, Boxing Day public holiday



    Regular Events

    Ps Jonathan Hyratt runs this group for people who struggle with addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex & love, over-eating, co-dependency, etc.
    Contact: Jono on 0412 174 181 or email life_recovery@hotmail.com

    10:30 am at Port Kembla Senior Citizens Community Hall.
    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

    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

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

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