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)


    • Monday 26th January, Australia Day
    • Tuesday 27th January, School Term 1 starts
    • Tuesday 3rd February, Illawarra Seniors Band commence rehearsals for 2026.
      Details: 9:30 a.m. for morning tea, 10:30 a.m. for first rehearsal at Shellharbour Salvation Army Corp. New members welcome.
    • Tuesday 17th February, Illawarra Seniors Band concert.
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Marco Polo Aged Care, 11 Watergum Way, Woonona.
    • Ash Wednesday 18th February
    • Wednesday, 18th March, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Warrigal, 50 Harbour Blvd, Shell Cove
    • Palm Sunday 29th March
    • Thursday 2nd April, School Term 1 ends
    • Good Friday, 3rd April
    • Easter Saturday, 4th April
    • Easter Sunday, 5th April
    • Easter Monday, 6th April
    • 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
    • Thursday 14th May, Ascension of Jesus
    • Tuesday 19th May, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Warrigal, Pine St, Albion Park Rail
    • Sunday 24th May, Pentecost
    • 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
    • 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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