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. 


  • 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.
  • Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd May, School of Sound Worship
    Organised by Sound Church at 1/7 Hargraves Ave, Albion Park Rail.
    Details: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Friday worship and teaching by Ps Stuart Haack
    9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday worship and teaching by Ps Rebekah Haack
    12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday teaching by Ps Rebekah Haack
    Cost: $30 (includes tea, coffee, morning tea and lunch). Tickets at Eventbrite.
  • Saturday 23rd May, Red Shield Concert
    Featuring Wollongong Salvation Army Brass Band, WollCon Youth Flute Ensemble, WollCon Flute Ensemble, WollCon Symphonic Band
    Details: 6:30 p.m. Wollongong Salvation Army, 11-13 Burelli St, Wollongong. Download flyer.
    Cost: Adults $20, Concession $10
  • 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.
  • Saturday 30th May, Wollongong Women's Conference
    Event by The Gospel Coalition Australia, Illawarra Network
    Speaker: Zoe Earnshaw on "God's Story: See salvation unfold"
    Details: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Figtree Anglican Church, 4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree.
    Cost: $50 (conc $45) until 30/4, $55 (conc. $50) until 24/5
    Tickets from TryBooking.
  • 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
  • Saturday 13th June, Gong Men's Day 2026
    Speaker: Mal York, Moore College
    Details: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm (register from 9 am) at Figtree Anglican Church. Download flyer.
    Cost: $55 / $45 concession. Register by 31/5/26 at www.facebook.com/gongmensday
  • 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
  • Sunday 16th August, Dapto Uniting Church Musical Festival
    There will be three visiting choirs plus congregational singing.
    Details: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Dapto Uniting Church, 122 Princes Hwy, Dapto
    Cost: adults $15, concession $10, children under 12 $5.
  • 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

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stalls, Devonshire tea, BBQ, cakes at Dapto Uniting Church grounds and hall (if raining), 122 Princes Hwy, Dapto.

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stalls, sausage sizzle, white elephant, cakes at Port Kembla Baptist Church grounds and hall, 81 Illawarra St, Port Kembla.

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