Announcements

2026  As we continue to stand on Jesus’ promise that he will build his church, we don’t want to lose sight of Jesus himself. Buildings matter. Mission matters. Serving, groups, and making plans matter. But at the centre of it all stands a person. Jesus. Our mission is still to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Our vision is still to be a church devoted to lifelong growth, healthy relationships, warm hospitality,…

Celebrate Christmas in Cairns with us at a special Christmas Day service. Looking for a Christmas church service in Cairns this year? Come and celebrate with us at The Lakes Church! Join us for a one-hour celebration service at 9.30am on Christmas Day. 9.30am on Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December) On Thursday 25th December we’ll have a special 9.30am service. We’ll enjoy Christmas carols, fun interaction for the kids, a message and refreshments after the service. We’ll have activity packs…

Cairns to the Cape We are partnering with Churches of Christ to bring joy to foster and kinship families across Far North Queensland this Christmas! What is Cairns to the Cape? The Churches of Christ Children, Youth and Families division is based in Cairns and serves foster and kinship families in Aurukun, Cairns, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Mapoon, Pormpuraaw and Weipa. Children belong in safe and caring homes, but families are complicated. Some face significant challenges that mean it’s not safe…

Celebrate Christmas in Cairns with Carols for Kids!  This wonderful free family event is going to be extra special with Christmas carols, animal farm, photobooth, jumping castles, sausage sizzle and family activities! Tickets are not required for Carols for Kids in 2025, you can simply turn up on the day. Join us at The Lakes Church from 4pm on Sunday 7th December. The Lakes Church is at 102-104 MacNamara Street, Edge Hill. Carols for Kids begins with fun activities and food throughout The Lakes Church property from 4pm-5.30pm,…

In 2025 we are focusing on Jesus’ promise that he will build his church. He always has, all over the world, and he still is, including here in Cairns. And we all get to play our part. Jesus places us like living bricks, building up the community that is the church. And when it comes to our physical buildings, we also get to play our part in what Jesus is doing. We get to steward, or look after, the physical…

As we begin this year, the mission and vision statements God led us to years ago are still big enough and sharp enough to guide us forward. Alongside these, a fresh focus that fits within our mission and vision will bring clarity to 2025. As Geoff set aside time to pray about 2025, a well-known phrase from Jesus in Matthew 16 immediately came to mind: “I will build my church.” The more Geoff sat with this verse the more it…