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 down for Regular Events)


    • Thursday 2nd April, School Term 1 ends
    • Good Friday, 3rd April
    • Easter Saturday, 4th April, 5th Annual Figtree  Community Easter Egg Hunt.
      Hosted by NewDay Church for the whole family! Centred around an Egg Hunt for ages 0-10 with loads of activities included like Jumping castles, Free coffee, Ken's Cones, Free sausage sizzle, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Craft, Kids tattoos, Easter eggs, Guessing jar, Scavenger hunt, Hot Cross Buns + more. With over 10,000 eggs across the event.
      Details: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. New Day Church, 25 O'Briens Rd, Figtree.
      Cost: $12 per egg hunt participant - bookings by Good Friday.
      Contact: 4226 5022 or admin@newdaychurch.com.au
    • Easter Sunday, 5th April, Sunrise Service
      Hosted by The Salvation Army and followed by a free BBQ breakfast. All welcome.
      Details: 6:00 a.m. at the Lighthouse on Flagstaff Hill, Wollongong.
    • Easter Monday, 6th April
    • Friday 17th to Friday 24th April, Evangelism Outreach & Mission Event
      Hosted by Wollongong Pentecostal Fellowship for anyone interested in doing missionary work. Download flyer.
      Guest Trainers: Raj (New Zealand) and Ryan (Malaysia)
      Details: Commissioning Service 7:00 pm 17th April
      8:00 am to 8:00 pm 18th to 22nd April Wollongong FO
      9:00 am to 5:30 pm 23rd & 24th April Training Sessions
      Zoom Training 7:00 pm 23rd & 30th March, 6th & 13 April.
      Contact: 0491 700 452
    • Saturday 18th April, Dapto Uniting Church Op Shop Fashion Parade
      Details: 2:00 p.m. church hall, 122 Princes Hwy, Dapto. Download flyer.
      Tickets: $10, book by contacting Janet Hyam 0431 410 189
    • Monday 20th April, School Term 2 starts
    • Tuesday 21st April, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. IRT William Beach Gardens, 286 Kanahooka Rd, Kanahooka
    • Saturday 25th April, ANZAC Day
    • Saturday 2nd May, 9th May, Restoring Foundations Course
      A course presented by Elijah House Ministries for Senior and Assistant Pastors and their spouses (only 18 spaces available). Childcare is not available.
      Details: 9:00 am to 4:30pm Anchorpoint Illawarra, Level 1, 345 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, cnr Railway Pde, Thirroul. Download flyer.
      Cost: Early Bird closes 28/3/26: $165, Standard $185
      Registration: closes 30th April.
      Contact: Adrienne Erwin 0476 325 199
    • Saturday 9th May, Mother's Day High Tea
      Details: 2:00 p.m. church hall, 122 Princes Hwy, Dapto. Download flyer.
      Tickets: $20, book by contacting Janet Hyam 0431 410 189
    • Thursday 14th May, Ascension of Jesus
    • Saturday 16th May, Seen - Women's Conference
      Hosted by Kiama Baptist Church
      Details: 9am–4pm The Pavilion Kiama, 2 Bong Bong St, Kiama
      Cost: Adult $75, Concession $65, Highschool $55 Register here.
      Contact: contact@kiamabaptist.church
    • Tuesday 19th May, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Warrigal, Pine St, Albion Park Rail
    • Sunday 17th to Sunday 24th May, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
      Resources are available on the World Council of Churches website.
    • Sunday 24th May, Pentecost
    • Friday 29th May, Illawarra Prayer Breakfast
      Speaker: Jen Gurry, the founder of Diamond Women
      Details: 6:30 a.m. The Fraternity Club
      Cost: single ticket $63, early bird table of 10 $510, after 31/3/26, $600.
    • Sunday 31st May, Trinity Sunday
    • Monday 8th June, King's Birthday
    • Wednesday 10th June, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 11:00 a.m. Kiama Anglican Church, 2 Terralong St, Kiama
    • Sunday 14th June, 1851 Lecture Hall 175th Anniversary Celebration
      Kiama-Jamberoo Uniting Church is celebrating the history of "The Lecture Hall" building.
      Details: 9:30 a.m. at 48 Manning St, Kiama
    • Friday 3rd July, School Term 2 ends
    • Monday 20th July, School Term 3 starts
    • Monday 3rd August, Bank Holiday
    • Wednesday 19th August, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. St Vincents Care, 15 The Avenue, Heathcote
    • Tuesday 15th September, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
       Details: 10:30 a.m. IRT Marco Polo, 66-70 Waples Rd, Unanderra
    • Friday 25th September, School Term 3 ends
    • Monday 5th October, Labour Day
    • Monday 12th October, School Term 4 starts
    • Tuesday 20th October, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Blue Haven Terralong, Thompson St, Kiama
    • Wednesday 4th November, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Tarrawanna Salvation Army, cnr Meadow St & Caldwell Ave, Tarrawanna
    • Wednesday 11th November, Illawarra Seniors Band Remembrance Day Service
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Lakeside Memorial Park, Kanahooka
    • Tuesday 17th November, Illawarra Seniors Band Rehearsal and Lunch
      Details: 10:00 a.m. Shellharbour Salvation Army Corps, Cnr Ulster & Leawarra Ave, Barrack Heights
    • Saturday 28th November, Illawarra Seniors Band at Jamberoo Christmas Tree Lights
      Details: 6:30 p.m. Allowrie St, Jamberoo
    • Sunday 29th November, Advent - first Sunday
    • Tuesday 8th December, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Hammondcare, Shone Ave, Horsley
    • Tuesday 15th December, Illawarra Seniors Band at Jamberoo Combined Churches Carols
      Details: 6:30 p.m. Reid Park, Jamberoo
    • Thursday 17th December, School Term 4 ends
    • Friday 25th December, Christmas Day
    • Saturday 26th December, Boxing Day
    • Monday 28th December, Additional public holiday

    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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