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!

Wielding the Bible: living in God’s redemptive story

The Bible is a gift in revealing God’s good and beautiful work in the world, and how we can join his redemptive story.

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

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…

The Bible’s transformative purpose (Geoff Snook)

The Bible isn’t just a collection of ancient texts; it’s a living, breathing story that has the power to transform our lives. We’ll explore how the Bible reveals God’s redemptive story and how we can live in, and from, this truth. We’ll reflect on the purpose of the Bible and how it can shape our lives. We’ll commit to engaging with the Bible in a more meaningful way. Discussion guideRead and reflect on Hebrews 1:1-2, Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews…

Don’t Look Down (Simon Ward from Compassion)

Simon Ward from Compassion was our guest speaker this week. He shared an update from Compassion, and gave a message called ‘Don’t Look Down’ from Luke 24. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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.