Join us for coffee and connection every Wednesday morning in June 2025, from 9:30am to 10:00am at Smiths Ln Dairy. Hosted by our wonderful team from Dapto Anglican & Playpatch. Enjoy a delightful mix of stories and songs, along with a take-home craft and valuable information. Each week, we will explore a different Aussie animal. We invite you to come and share these enriching experiences with us!

Explaining Christianity is a four-week course designed to help you explore the big questions of life and faith in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to church, returning after a break, or just curious about who Jesus is, this course is a great place to start.

When: Mondays, 7pm, from May 26 to June 16
Where: Foyer
Hosted by: Matt Goodman & Susan Boyley

This is a relaxed evening session open to anyone exploring Christianity. Come along, enjoy some food, listen, ask questions, and connect with others — no pressure and no prior knowledge needed.

We’d love you to join us!

Explaining Christianity is a four-week course designed to help you explore the big questions of life and faith in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re completely new to church, returning after a break, or just curious about who Jesus is, this course is a great place to start.

When: Mondays, 10am, from May 26 to June 16
Where: Lower Hall
Hosted by: Susan Boyley

This is a women’s group where babies and children are very welcome. Come along, enjoy some food, listen, ask questions, and connect with others — no pressure and no prior knowledge needed.

We’d love you to join us!

SAVE THE DATE

Connect Men will be gathering together for the annual Gong Men’s Day. Join us for great teaching and encouragement as we gather with brothers from around the Wollongong Region. Ticket prices are TBA (usually with a rate for concession card holders). Morning tea and lunch will be provided. The conference will include Bible talks and many chances to meet other Christians from the Illawarra.

Explaining Christianity is a four-week course designed to help you explore the big questions of life and faith in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to church, returning after a break, or just curious about who Jesus is, this course is a great place to start.

When: Mondays, 7pm, from May 26 to June 16
Where: Foyer
Hosted by: Matt Goodman & Susan Boyley

This is a relaxed evening session open to anyone exploring Christianity. Come along, enjoy some food, listen, ask questions, and connect with others — no pressure and no prior knowledge needed.

We’d love you to join us!

Explaining Christianity is a four-week course designed to help you explore the big questions of life and faith in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re completely new to church, returning after a break, or just curious about who Jesus is, this course is a great place to start.

When: Mondays, 10am, from May 26 to June 16
Where: Lower Hall
Hosted by: Susan Boyley

This is a women’s group where babies and children are very welcome. Come along, enjoy some food, listen, ask questions, and connect with others — no pressure and no prior knowledge needed.

We’d love you to join us!

Come and join DAC and St Luke’s Preschool as we partner together with Tarime Preschool in Tanzania. The gospel and education are vital in Tanzania and the Tarime Preschool seeks to not only educate youth in Tanzania but point them towards the good news of Jesus. The Amazing Race to Tanzania is an all-ages event where we can join together as church and preschool here in Australia to show our partnership by raising money for the Tarime Preschool. Tickets available now.

Join us for a visit to Red Cow Farm at 11:00am, located at 7480 Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest. Afterwards, you're welcome to join us for lunch at Sutton Forest Inn at 12:30pm, just down the road at 7390 Illawarra Highway. You’re welcome to come to either or both parts of the day. Please RSVP by 2 May 2025. For more information, contact Colleen Shuttleworth.

Join us for a delightful gathering exclusively for Growth Group leaders! We invite you to meet in the Foyer at 12 noon to enjoy a light lunch, offered for a gold coin donation, while you connect, share ideas, and strengthen our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

This month CONNECT MEN will be heading up to Mount Keira Lookout to admire the mountains, the sea and the views of the coast that God has given us.
We'll meet at the lookout at 9:00am on Saturday 26th and for those who'd like to car pool we'll meet at the DAC carpark at 8:30am.
I've heard the kiosk is not always open, so bring your own snacks just in case.
Looking forward to catching up with you all in this great location.

• Warrren Southwell

Join us for a thrilling Family Adventure Day at Symbio on Thursday, April 24th. We will gather at the entrance of Symbio in Helensburgh at 9:30 am. Please remember to purchase your own tickets upon arrival. This event promises a day full of excitement and exploration for the whole family. To ensure everyone stays informed about any potential weather-related changes, please RSVP to the DAC Office or the Preschool Office. We look forward to sharing a fantastic day with you and your family!

DAC Office (use this number for Playpatch and Connect Kids families) - 4261 1001
St Luke’s Preschool Office (use this number if you are a Preschool family) - 4261 4122

At 6pm, we have our contemporary service designed for all ages. Stick around afterwards for more encouraging conversations and supper. This service is also held at our Ministry Centre.

We would love to see you, your family and your friends at church this Easter!

At 10am at the Ministry Centre, we will have a family-friendly service, joined by our friends from St Luke's Preschool. There will be lots of engaging activities for kids and adults alike. Stick around after the service for a BBQ, Easter egg hunt, craft and games. We’d love for you to join us!

On Easter Sunday, we will celebrate the hope and life that Jesus brings at three different services. At our traditional 8am service, we will have communion and use the prayer book to guide our worship at our stunning St Luke's Church, Brownville. Also joined by our very own choir made up of DAC members.

On Good Friday, we will look at Jesus’ sacrificial love on the cross at our 9am service. We will worship and hear from God’s word. Suitable for all ages at our Ministry Centre.

The Churchwardens and Parish Council invite you to attend the institution and induction of the Reverend Mark Boyley to the Ministry of the Parish of Dapto.

Saturday 5th of April, 1pm, Ministry Centre (Moombara St, Dapto, 2530)

Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we welcome him into our community. Please RSVP to the office by Friday, the 28th.

Join us to explore real and lasting HOPE.  An evening program including uplifting music by renowned Aussie band, Whitefield and a powerful message from the Bible about the certain and everlasting hope that only Jesus offers. Our speaker, Dr Michael Youssef is the founder and president of Leading The Way, a global ministry broadcasting Biblical teaching in 28 languages. AUSLAN tickets are available.

Come and hear about the hope that will never let you down! This family-friendly event on Saturday morning includes games, music from guest musician Colin Buchanan, and a Bible talk from Adam Jolliffe. We will be starting at 9:30am with pre-event games and activities.
All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a trusted adult.

Calling all YOUTH (in school years 6 to 12 or equivalent). Join us for an inspiring evening with Dave Jensen on Friday, 28 March, at 7pm. The event will kick off with pre-event live music starting at 5:15pm, with doors opening at 5pm. Dave Jensen, a former Australian Army member for nearly a decade, will share his transformative journey to Christianity and deliver a powerful message of hope from the Bible, highlighting the unique hope that only Jesus can bring. The evening will also feature uplifting music from the renowned Aussie band Whitefield. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Join us for coffee and connection every Wednesday morning in March 2025, from 9:30am to 10:00am at Smiths Ln Dairy. Hosted by our wonderful team from Dapto Anglican & Playpatch. Enjoy a delightful mix of stories and songs, along with a take-home craft and valuable information. Each week, we will explore a different theme: the beach, the bush, the garden and the farm (and Easter). We invite you to come and share these enriching experiences with us!

March is upon us, so what are we Men going to do? On our customary last Saturday of the month there is a big event in Wollongong called Hope For The Illawarra. I'm sure many of you will already have plans to attend with family, friends or other DAC groups, so Connect Men will meet a week earlier at the church centre on Saturday the 22nd of March at 7pm. 

It will be an evening of Classic Card Games, like Euchre, 500, Canasta, Rummy, Snap (just kidding).

There will also be a paper aeroplane competition, so bring your best designs.

Bring some snacks/drinks to share at your games table.

See you there,

• Warren and Paul

Join us for coffee and connection every Wednesday morning in March 2025, from 9:30am to 10:00am at Smiths Ln Dairy. Hosted by our wonderful team from Dapto Anglican & Playpatch. Enjoy a delightful mix of stories and songs, along with a take-home craft and valuable information. Each week, we will explore a different theme: the beach, the bush, the garden and the farm (and Easter). We invite you to come and share these enriching experiences with us!

Join us for the 2025 Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, March 16th, at 12:00 pm in the Auditorium at the Moombara Street site. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow parishioners, engage in meaningful discussions, and hear updates from our Acting Senior Minister, Ian Barnett, along with our dedicated Wardens, Jim Bailey, David Langley, and Michael Vesey.

Nomination forms are available at the connection desk. Nominations are being accepted for Parish Wardens, Parish Council and Parish Nominators. Please be prayerful before you nominate. There will be no nominations taken from the floor on the day of the meeting.

Join us for coffee and connection every Wednesday morning in March 2025, from 9:30am to 10:00am at Smiths Ln Dairy. Hosted by our wonderful team from Dapto Anglican & Playpatch. Enjoy a delightful mix of stories and songs, along with a take-home craft and valuable information. Each week, we will explore a different theme: the beach, the bush, the garden and the farm (and Easter). We invite you to come and share these enriching experiences with us!

Join us on Sunday, the 9th of March, as we bid farewell to our beloved acting rector, Ian, and his wife, Rhonda. To honour their time with us, we will host a special morning tea and supper following each service. Ian has been a tremendous blessing to our church family, and while we will miss him dearly, we send our heartfelt prayers as they embark on their next chapter. If you wish to contribute to a farewell gift, please send your contributions to the church office or via bank transfer using the provided details. Additionally, we are gathering messages for a farewell card, which can be sent to office@daptoanglican.org.au. Join us in celebrating Ian and Rhonda's impact on our community and wishing them well in their future endeavours.

Gift contributions:
BSB: 032-686 ACC: 120002
Reference: BarnettGift

Our next Empty Nesters event is next Saturday, March 8, and we are excited to invite you to join us for a delightful afternoon at Integral Energy Park (88 Darkes Rd, Stream Hill). It will be a fun-filled day featuring yard games and afternoon tea, where you can relax and enjoy great company. Please remember to bring your own chair and mug, along with some delicious afternoon tea to share with fellow attendees. While you focus on enjoying the afternoon, we will provide tea and coffee to keep everyone refreshed.

We’re inviting you to be part of a powerful and peaceful gathering at the stunning Wollongong Harbour on Saturday, 8th March, starting from 9am. Everyone is welcome to join together as we pray for Jesus to reach the Illawarra! Pray from the shore or bring a board and pray in the water.

Safety: Christian Surfers will be patrolling for water safety. If you are paddling, please arrive early to register with a sign up form.

This is a Combined Churches event to prepare for ‘Hope For The Illawarra’ at the end of March.