Jan 12, 2025
In Home Service
Due to small numbers over the holiday period, the services on Sunday the 5th and 12th of January will be hosted by some congregation members. Newcomers welcome – please get in touch via admin@ilambaptist.org or our contact form for the addresses!
Dec 29, 2024
New Years Eve Outdoor Picnic Service
Join us at 10.30am in Riccarton Bush on Sunday 29th. Bring sunhats, sunscreen and a picnic rug. In the events of wet weather we will be at 51 Ilam Road.
Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Eve Service
Join us at 7pm in the school hall for a celebration service with a couple of carols and followed by a some Christmas treats. Everyone welcome.
Dec 12, 2024
IBY
Ilam Baptist Youth Group is on every Thursdays night during the school term – games, food and conversation for years 9-13.
Dec 10, 2024
IBI
Ilam Baptist Intermediate group meets on Tuesday nights fortnightly – games food and more! Get in touch with Luuk Paulussen at luuk@pobox.com for more info!
Dec 10, 2024
Mainly Music
Newcomers welcome! For adults with for children aged 0-5. Interactive songs, rhymes, dancing and play. Morning tea for parents/caregivers and children provided! $4 per family. Any enquiries to Liz 0226353453 or message our Facebook page ‘mainly music Ilam’
Oct 6, 2024
Outdoor Service
On the 6th of October, we will have an outdoor service in the Botanical Gardens. This will be in the heritage rose gardens (near Rotunda and Hospital – accessed off Riccarton Ave). Bring picnic blankets and folding chairs. In the event of bad weather we will be back at the Hall.
Sep 1, 2024
Opawaho/Heathcote river restoration Project
This Sunday is another Nerve to Serve(ice). We will be collaborating with Heathcote River/Opawaho Church on the Opawaho/Heathcote riverside restoration project. Meet at 10am at the Donkey Track running alongside the river between Malcom Ave and Sloan Tce in Beckenham. Bring gardening gloves, gardening tools and your own bowls/mugs and spoons for the lunch provided. A small crew will also prepare and deliver lunch to the workers. If you would like to help prepare soup & buns for everyone helping with the Ecochurch project, please join us from 9:30am at 51…
Jun 30, 2024
Matariki Dawn Service
We will meet at the Mt Vernon Carpark (aka the Lamar Track Carpark) on the Port Hills Summit Rd @ 7am to see the star cluster on the horizon and watch the sun rise and share in a pancake breakfast. Our stargazing will be followed by a short service and pancake breakfast. This event will be weather dependent – if wet or cloudy the service will be held at our usual time of 10.30am at Ilam School Pancakes & toppings…
May 27 – Jun 17, 2024
Creating Sanctuary
Exploring LGBTQIA+ stories and inclusion in our church life. A safe space for open conversation and understanding.
Jun 2, 2024
Riverbank planting on Ōpawaho awa/Heathcote river in collaboration with River Church. Contact admin@ilambaaptist for more details.
Mar 10 – 12, 2023
Church Camp
On Sunday the 12th of March there will be no service at Ilam School as we will be away at our church camp at Glenroy lodge. More details and registration information still to come.