Due to extreme winds, we’ve had to postpone our final Winter Storytime originally planned for the 25th of June.

New Date: Wednesday 2nd July at 9:30am
Location: Smiths Ln Dairy, Wongawilli

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back for one last cosy morning together. Enjoy stories, songs, warm drinks, and meaningful connection—plus a fun take-home craft as we wrap up our winter series featuring Aussie animals.

Hosted by the team from Dapto Anglican & PlayPatch, this final session is not to be missed!

We’re looking forward to hanging out at our June Connect Men event – and this time, we’re mixing it up with a potluck lunch!

Join us in the DAC foyer on Saturday, June 28, from 12–2pm for good food and great company. Bring along something tasty to share – a main, dessert or drinks – enough to serve one or two people.

Feel free to invite a mate, neighbour or family friend. Everyone’s welcome – and they’ll enjoy a short, interesting talk from one of our guys about his very unexpected career!

For over 125 years, Mother’s Union has supported and encouraged families across our diocese and beyond, sharing Christ’s love. We meet together on the 4th Tuesday of every month to pray together. We would love for anyone to join us.

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!

Join us for the Empty Nesters Soup Night, a delightful evening of warmth and fellowship, held on Saturday, 14th June, in the Foyer of the Ministry Centre (on Moombara Street). The event will run from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. For just $15 per person, you can indulge in a comforting menu featuring mulled apple juice, a cheese and dip platter, a variety of soups with bread rolls, and a delicious apple crumble served with custard or ice cream. Hot beverages, including tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, will also be available.

To secure your spot and for payment details, please speak to Miranda Janzen. We look forward to sharing this cosy evening with you!

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!

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.