9.30am and 5.30pm* each Sunday

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us.

*Our 5.30pm service meets during school terms.

Location Details

The Lakes Church, 102-104 MacNamara St, Edge Hill

  • 9.30am each Sunday

Carols for Kids

Celebrate the Christmas season in Cairns with Carols for Kids!

Sunday 8th December, 2024.

This wonderful free family event is going to be extra special with Christmas carols, animal farm, photobooth, jumping castles, sausage sizzle and family activities!

Cultivating Community

In a world of increasing loneliness and isolation, Christianity offers a powerful alternative: a community of hospitality, where we welcome others as Christ has welcomed us. This series explores how we can embrace biblical hospitality and cultivate deep, Christ-centred community.

Cairns to the Cape

We are excited to be partnering with Churches of Christ for our Cairns to the Cape Christmas appeal! Help us bring joy to children, young people, foster and kinship carers across Cape York this Christmas by sending a gift hamper.

Kids & youth programs

We have fun, safe and encouraging programs for the young people in your life.

Recent messages

Welcoming as Christ welcomed (Geoff Snook)

Jesus modelled radical hospitality—welcoming sinners, strangers, and the marginalised. Let’s explore the heart of biblical hospitality: welcoming others as Christ has welcomed us. Through his example, we learn how opening our homes and hearts to others reflects the love of God. Hospitality isn’t just about entertaining friends; it’s about embracing strangers and showing them love, too. We’ll point out some barriers to hospitality in our own lives and talk about how we can practice it with intentionality.   Discussion guide:…

Wielding the Bible in spiritual warfare (Laura Snook)

In times of trouble and uncertainty, the Bible offers unparalleled comfort and hope. We’ll explore how we can hold on to passages that remind us of God’s constant presence, his promises of renewal, and the hope we have in Christ. The Bible is also a powerful tool in spiritual warfare. It equips us to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes, resist temptation, overcome challenges, and stay grounded in God’s promises. Discussion guideRead and reflect on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 15:4,…

Wielding the Bible properly (Brian Paris)

The Bible is a diverse collection of writings, each with its own context, genre, and purpose. Understanding these elements is key to interpreting the Bible well. We’ll dive into different types of biblical literature—from wisdom poetry to apocalyptic visions—exploring how context and genre influence our understanding of the message. We’ll also talk about how our own perspectives shape the way we read the Bible and how we can approach it with greater clarity and depth. You can get a copy…

Applying the Bible for everyday life in community (Geoff Snook)

Reading the Bible is just the beginning; living out its truths is the goal. This week, we’ll focus on practical ways to integrate the Bible into our daily lives and our community through meditation, journaling, and application. Reading and discussing the Bible together deepens our relationships and strengthens our faith. As we approach the Bible with intention and creativity, we’ll discover how it can transform not only our individual lives but also the life of our community. Discussion guide Read…

A church for you

The Lakes Church is a church community for all ages in Cairns.

We are here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus.