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)


    • Wednesday 11th November, Illawarra Seniors Band Remembrance Day Service
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Lakeside Memorial Park, Kanahooka
    • Saturday 14th November, Family Fun Day
      St Osthathiose Church, Horsley invites everyone for fun, music, games, stalls, and cultural programs. Download flyer.
      Details: 10am to 8pm, Berkeley Community Hall
    • Saturday 14th Nov, Port Kembla Baptist Church Market Day
      Sausage sizzle, cakes, clothing, white elephant stall, crepes, pancakes, Devonshire tea
      Details: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 81 Illawarra St, Port Kembla.
    • Saturday 14th Nov, Monster Garage Sale, Dapto Uniting Church
      Bric-a-brac, homewares, books, DVDs, CDs, etc. Fill a bag for $5.
      Details: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dapto Uniting Church hall off Marshall St, Dapto.
    • 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, The Outpouring
      A night of worship. Download information and flyer.
      Details: 6:00 p.m. Awaken Church, 39 Ellen St, Wollongong
      Cost: free entry
      RSVP: via Humantix
    • 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
    • Sunday 6th Dec, Colin Buchanan's Big Christmas Concert
      Details: Doors open 3:00 pm for start at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Wollongong Salvos, 11-13 Burelli St. Download flyer.
      Cost: $25 any age, babies in arms are free but need a ticket.
      Tickets: www.trybooking.com/DPHVY
    • Sunday 6th Dec, Carols in the Valley
      Hosted by Stockland Calderwood Valley and Albion Park Anglican Church. BYO picnic rugs and chairs.
      Details: 4:30 p.m. family fun activities; 6:00 p.m. Carols
    • Tuesday 8th December, Illawarra Seniors Band Concert
      Details: 10:30 a.m. Hammondcare, Shone Ave, Horsley
    • Tuesday 8th December, Illawarra Seniors Band at Jamberoo Combined Churches Carols
      Details: 6:30 p.m. Reid Park, Jamberoo
    • Sunday 13th December, Carols in the Street Party
      Hosted by Corrimal Community Church
      Details: 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. 9 Augusta St, East Corrimal
    • Thursday 17th December, School Term 4 ends
    • Friday 25th December, Community Christmas Day Lunch
      Details: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Senior Citizens Centre, Benaud Crescent, Warilla
      RSVP by 13th Dec: Larissa & Ben Okonkwo
    • Saturday 26th December, Boxing Day
    • Monday 28th December, Additional public holiday
    • Scripture Union Family Missions

    • 4th-8th January, Albion Park SUFM
      Holiday program for school aged kids and teenagers

    Regular Events

    Email admin@5icm.org.au to advertise regular events in this list.

    5:30 p.m. for dinner, followed at 6:45pm by a Bible Study for those who want to stay. Corner of Hargreaves St, and Maynes Parade, Unanderra.
    Play video here.

    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

    Michael Dobie of LifeWay Illawarra Lutheran Church at 1/8 Kenny St, Wollongong, conducts conversations about life to build community over morning tea.

    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

    2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kiama Uniting Church. Enquiries to kiamajamberoo@nswact.uca.org.au

    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

    2pm to 3pm Afternoon Tea at corner of Northcliffe Drive and Shellharbour Road, Warrawong. Come to help or be helped or welcome others.

    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.

    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.

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