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)

    Position Vacant.

    Keiravew Uniting Church is advertising for a ministry leader. Applications close Monday 8th September. Download ad.


  • 1st to 7th Sept, 24-7 Global Week of  Prayer
  • Monday 8th Sept, Kiama By-Election Candidates Forum
    Details: 7:00 p.m. Calderwood Christian School and online.
  • Saturday 13th Sept, Welcome Spring Concert
    Featuring the Lamplighters Male  Choir. Download flyer.
    Details: 2:00 p.m. Bulli Anglican Church, 66 Park Rd, Bulli
    Cost: $10 at the door (includes afternoon tea)
  • 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 19th September, Kingdom Leaders Impact
    Hosted by Ps Stu & Rebekah Haack of Sound Church.
    Speakers: Ps Grace & Vicky Kabuye from Uganda
    Details: 9:30am to 3:30 pm Friday at Sound Church, 1/7 Hargraves Ave, Albion Park Rail
    Cost: $22.49 Reserve a spot at Eventbrite
  • Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September, Sound of Heaven Conference
    Hosted by Ps Stu & Rebekah Haack of Sound Church.
    Speakers: Ps Grace & Vicky Kabuye from Uganda
    Details: 6:30 pm Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm Saturday at Sound Church, 1/7 Hargraves Ave, Albion Park Rail.
    Cost: There will be a cost for the Saturday meeting to pay for catering. A collection will be taken up at all meetings for Ps Grace & Vicky. Book at Eventbrite.
  • Tuesday 23rd September, SU Christian Teachers Connect
    Free event to support Christian teachers in public schools
    Guest Speaker: Shanti Clements
    Details: 7:00-8:00 p.m. online, Register Here.
  • Friday 26 September, Operation Christmas Child
    Hosted by Albion Park Uniting Church's Friday Friendship group for supporters of Samaritan’s Purse throughout the Illawarra. 
    Speaker: Rick George, Samaritan's Purse State Manager
    Details: 10:00 a.m. at APUC (Russell St, Albion Park) for morning tea followed by a talk, slides and video presentation on Operation Christmas Child by Rick George, and concluding with lunch.
    Cost: $10 for morning tea and lunch.
    RSVP 24/9/25: Sue Hudson 0421 038 796, or Lyn Brown 0425 219 233, email ernlynbrown@gmail.com
  •  Friday 26 September, Last day of Third Term for students in Public Schools
  • Sunday 28th Sept to Wednesday 1st October,
    SU Cricket Camp

    Scripture Union is running a Cricket Camp for boys (may stay overnight) & girls (day campers only) in Years 5-9 to improve their cricket skills and learn about Jesus.
    Details: Tudor House, Moss Vale. Download flyer.
    Cost: $280 for overnight campers, $180 for day campers.
  • Wednesday 1st Oct, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
    10:30 a.m. Blue Haven Terralong St Kiama
  • Monday 6 October, Labour Day Holiday
  • Tuesday 14 October, Fourth Term starts for students in Public Schools
  • Tuesday 14th October, Watoto Children's Choir Live
    A free concert of singing, dancing, and sharing stories of restoration and hope.
    Details: 6:30 p.m. AnchorPoint Church (C3 Thirroul) Level 1, 345 Lawrence Hargrave, cnr Railway Pde, Thirroul.
  • Monday 20th October, 5icm AGM
    Details: 7:00 p.m. 1 O'Gorman St Albion Park
    Visitors and new and old members are welcome. RSVP to Derek Thompson on 4256 5780 or admin@5icm.org.au.
  • Monday 20th October, Dapto Schools Scripture Board Dessert Night
    Details: 7:00 p.m. Dapto Anglican Church. Moombara St, Dapto 
  • 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
  • Sunday 7th Dec, Colin Buchanan's Big Christmas Concert
    Presented by Wollongong Salvos Church, Compassion Australia & Sure Thing Agency.
    Details: 4:00 p.m. Wollongong Salvation Army, 11-13 Burelli St.
    Cost: $25 per person, babies under one free (but need ticket). Tickets from Trybooking.
  • 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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