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)


    • 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
    • Saturday 22nd November, River of Life Church meeting
      Bunty Collins will give her amazing testimony in 6 nations, including hill tribes and city dwellers.
      Details: 2-4 p.m. Koonawarra Community Centre, 36 Fowlers Rd.
      Cost: free
    • Monday 24th November, "Celebrate Messiah" - Solu
      Solu is an Israeli band touring Australia. See video here.
      Details:  7:00 to 9:00 p.m.at Figtree Anglican Church, 4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree.
      Tickets: Admission is free, but a donation to help cover the bands costs is requested. Tickets available from Humanitix.
    • Wednesday 26th November, Bible Society Coffee Morning
      Speaker: Max Jeganathan from the Centre for Public Christianity (CPX)
      Details: 10:00 a.m. Kiama Baptist Church, 1/3 Brown St, Kiama
    • Friday 28th November, Christmas Celebration at Albion Park
      Hosted by Albion Park Uniting Church Friday Friendship group.
      Details: 10:00 a.m. morning tea,  carols and comedy 10:45 a.m., Christmas dinner 12 noon.
      Cost: $20
      RSVP: Sue Hudson 0421 038 796 or Derek Thompson 4256 5780
    • Saturday 29th November, Christmas Lunch at Dapto
      Hosted by Dapto Uniting Church,
      Details: 12 noon at Dapto Uniting Church hall, 122 Princes Hwy Dapt
      Cost: $35 per person, transfer payment online to account 634634 100084236 quoting "lunch" and your surname.
    • 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.
    • Sunday 7th Dec, Carols & Markets
      Hosted by Bulli Anglican Church
      Details: Open 4:00 p.m., Carols from 6:30 p.m., finish 8:00 p.m. at 66 Park Rd, Bulli. BYO rug or folding chair.
    • Sunday 7th Dec, Calderwood Christmas
      Hosted by Stockland Calderwood Valley and Albion Park Anglican Church.
      Details: 4:30 p.m. family fun activities, 6:00 p.m. Carols. BYO rug or folding chair.
    • Tuesday 9th December, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      10:30 a.m. Hammondcare, Shone Ave, Horsley
    • Tuesday 9th December, Illawarra Seniors Band at Jamberoo Carols in the Park
      Hosted by Jamberoo Combined Churches. Includes Jamberoo Public School, SingSpace Vocal Ensemble, barbecue and glow sticks.
      Details: 6:30 p.m. Reid Park, Jamberoo.
    • Wednesday 10th December, Kiama Carols in the Park
      Hosted by Kiama Combined Churches. BYO blanket, camp chair; sausage sizzle, glow sticks for sale, local singers and musicians, school choirs.
      Details: 6:30 p.m. Hindmarsh Park, Kiama.
    • Saturday 13th December, Figtree Community Carols
      Details: 5:30-9:30pm Figtree High School and Figtree Anglican Church.
    • Friday 19th December, Last day of Fourth Term for students in Public Schools
    • Sunday 21st December, Port Kembla Baptist Church Christmas Carols
      Children's' activities from 5:30 p.m., free sausage sizzle from 6:15 p.m., carols 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., visit from Santa Clause at Port Kembla Baptist Church, 81 Illawarra St, Port Kembla, phone 4274 1663.
    • Thursday 25th December, Christmas Day
    • Friday 26th December, Boxing Day, to 6th January 2026
      Scripture Union Bulli Family (Beach) Mission
      Details: Bulli Beach Tourist Park, 1 Farrell Rd, Bulli
      Directors: Will Brown, Amy Rerekura & Josh Pullin
      Contact: Hannah Kidson SU Mission Facilitator (02) 9638 9051
    • Saturday 27th December to 5th January 2026
      Scripture Union Gerroa Family (Beach) Mission
      Details: Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park, 200 Crooked River Rd, Gerroa
      Directors: Tom & Sarah Poole
      Contact: Hannah Kidson SU Mission Facilitator (02) 9638 9051
    • Saturday 27th December to 6th January 2026
      Scripture Union Corrimal Family (Beach) Mission

      Details: Corrimal Beach Tourist Park Lake Pde, Corrimal
      Directors: Jon & Louise Blencowe
      Contact: Hannah Kidson SU Mission Facilitator (02) 9638 9051
    • Saturday 27th December to 6th January 2026
      Kiama Summerlife Scripture Union Family Mission

      Details: Coronation Park, 74 Manning St, Kiama
      Directors: Ryan Tong & Emily Streeter
      Contact: Hannah Kidson SU Mission Facilitator (02) 9638 9051
    • Saturday 3rd January to Sunday 11th January 2026
      Albion Park Scripture Union Family Mission

      Details: Launch night 3rd January at 6-8pm at Albion Park Anglican; free Community BBQ 6-8pm Calderwood District Park (sausage sizzle, face painting, outdoor games, Bible Talk); 5th to 9th January free holiday program: K-6 at All Saints Anglican Church 10am-12pm and youth 7-12 at Albion Park Uniting Church 9:30am-12:30pm
      Directors: Declan Smith & Elise Pratt
      Contact: Hannah Kidson SU Mission Facilitator (02) 9638 9051
    • Friday 9th January, Scripture Union Burgers & Bush Dance
      Free burgers, ice cream, bush dancing, a Bible Talk, All Welcome.
      Details: 6-8pm Albion Park Anglican Church 253 Tongarra Rd.

    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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