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)

    Keiraview Uniting Church has extended the advertising period for their Ministry Leader position to Tuesday 7th October. Download ad here.

  • 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.
  • Saturday 18th October, KBECET Annual Fundraising Dinner
    Details: 6:00 p.m. Kiama Anglican Church Point Centre
    Cost: $35 pp pay to 082662, Ac 249030854, quoting "Dinner" and your surname.
  • 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
  • Fri 7th - Sat 8th Nov, Truth & Freedom Women's Conference
    Speakers: Ps Janine Kubala, Ps Leanne Matthesius, Kirsty Neilson, Ana Moir
    Details: Fri 7-9pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sat night 4:00-6:30pm at Shellharbour Civic Centre 76 Cygnet Ave, Shellharbour City Centre.
    Cost: $120, Groups of 10+ $85 pp,  (includes Sat morning tea ), +$25 for optional leadership lunch session on Saturday.
    Tickets: from Eventbrite
  • Tuesday 11th Nov, Illawarra Seniors Band at Remembrance Day
    10:30 a.m. Lakeside Memorial Park, Kanahooka
  • Saturday 22nd November, Lumina 2025 Carol Competition
    Hosted by St Osthathiose Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Horsley
    Details: 4:00-9:00 p.m. Ribbonwood Centre, 93-109 Princes Hwy, Dapto
  • 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.
  • Saturday 13th December, Figtree Community Carols
    Details: 5:30-9:30pm Figtree High School and Figtree Anglican Church.
  • 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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