Walking LINCS

Location: Meet at Clarks Beach car park

Host: Sue and friends 

Activity Description: Enjoy a lighthouse walk, followed by a swim in the warmer months and some healthy snacks and prayer together.

Time and Day: 7am

Frequency: Weekly on Tuesday mornings

What to Bring: swimmers in warmer months, healthy snacks, drink,   

Age suitability: Ability to climb the mountain! (some take an easier route) 

Frank & Alison’s Bible Study

Location: Eastgate Church Byron

Host: Frank & Alison Van Der Leeden 

Activity Description:  Book of Romans exploration and discussion

Time and Day: 7pm Tuesday

Frequency: Fortnightly

What to Bring: Bible and snack

Age suitability: 15+

Prayer LINCS

Location: Byron Campus

Host: Nev

Activity Description: Praying through prayer cards and requests, missions, church etc an share a drink and fellowship afterwards

Time and Day: 10-11am on Tuesdays

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: A passion to pray!

Age suitability: Adults

Selah (Music & Worship)

Location: Byron Campus

Host: Jit and Karen

Activity description:  Join us once a month for Selah, a special time set aside to worship God and connect with one another. This intimate gathering is all about pausing in His presence, lifting our hearts in worship, and diving deeper into His Word. Whether you're here to learn new worship songs, grow in your faith through Bible study, or simply enjoy meaningful fellowship, Selah offers a space to connect, reflect, and refresh. Come as you are, and let’s worship together as we glorify God and build one another up in community.

Time & Day: Currently once a month on Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm

What to bring: Instrument if you have one, otherwise, just yourself and your vocal cord

Age suitability: All welcome

Adult Bible Studies

Location: Ewingsdale and Byron

Host: Robin or Suzanne

Activity Description: Bible Study

Time and Day: 10am-12pm Monday or 10am - 12pm Wednesday (**both groups are currently at capacity)

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Bible

Suitability: Men and Women eager to study the Bible line by line, one book at a time, beginners or those wanting to go deeper.

Refireds

Location: Various eating places around the Northern Rivers

Host: Mary King

Activity Description: A gathering for over 55 years olds (younger are welcome too!!) where we get together for a lunchtime meal and a chat. We may even do brunch on occasions:)

Time and Day: 12pm Midday one Wednesday a Month (TBA)

Frequency: Monthly for 1.5-2 hours

What to Bring: Friends and lunch money!

Age suitability: Around the 55’s and over

Exploring Prophetic Art Practises

Location: Byron Campus

Host: Sue Strachan

Activity Description: Taking time out with like passioned people to explore a mix of creative and prophetic artistic expressions.

Time and Day: Varies

Frequency: Casual

What to Bring: Your own art materials or instruments or writing materials etc

Age suitability: Adult (high school age welcome but we’d need to navigate WWCC protocols)

Support For New Mums Network

Location: Local Area including Byron, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby and Ballina

Host: Lynda Wiles (Byron Coordinator)

Activity Description: Volunteering with this community organisation to bring practical and emotional support to new mums in the local area.

Time and Day: 2 hours - by agreement

Frequency: Once a week for 12 months

What to Bring: Loving, non-judgmental and supportive presence

Age suitability: Adult Women

Business LINCS

Location: Hall at back of Eastgate Byron

Host: Robert D’Arcy

Activity Description: Business owners looking to scale their business and connect with other business owners

Time and Day: Once per quarter Thursday 6pm (dates confirmed via email)

What to Bring: Note pad and any refreshments you like

Suitability: Business owners wanting to scale their businesses.

She Believes

Location: Eastgate Byron Campus

Host: Ashlea Griffin - Ash is a Happiness Coach & Therapist

Activity Description: She Believes is a monthly workshop for all women who want to gain clarity, confidence and inspiration to grow in their faith, purpose, and connection with themselves and in their relationships with others. Ash creates a beautiful supportive space just for you and provides an awesome opportunity to learn, laugh, grow and get inspired to live your life with passion!

Time and Day: 5th of the month beginning August. 5:30-6:30pm

Frequency: Monthly

What to Bring: Ash will let you know…

Suitability: Women

Dance Classes

Location: Eastgate Byron Campus

Host: Liarna Conder

Activity Description:  A space for those who love to bring glory to The Kingdom through the joy of dance! Non secular music used in all classes

Time and Day: Starts Monday 9th February 2026 for 8 Weeks

3.45pm - 4.30pm Junior Jazz, Hip Hop & Ballet (Ages 5-7yrs)

4.30pm – 5.15pm – Intermediate Jazz and Lyrical (Ages 8-11yrs)

5.15pm – 5.45pm – Intermediate Hip Hop (Ages 8-11yrs)

6.15pm – 7.15pm – Adult Lyrical/Worship Dance (16yrs +)

*Limited private lessons also available

Cost:

30mins class - $64 per term ($8 per class)

45min class - $80 per term ($10 per class)

1 hour Adult Class - $96 per term ($12 per class or $15 casual drop in)

What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing to move in

Suitability: No experience required (see age groups)

Women’s Coffee & Bible Study

Location: Various locations ie The Farm, Habitat etc TBA via group chat

Host: Gushiv D’Arcy Ryan

Activity Description: Heavenly friend with coffee and Bible study. Love to meet new friends, have a casual brekkie or coffee and share short Bible verse for our seasons, to rise up as children of God.

Time and Day: Wed or Thur TBC

Frequency: Monthly/fortnightly TBC

What to Bring: Yourself and a smile

Suitability: Mums, Dads, women, men, anyone who would like fellowship

Using Scripture to Fight

Location: Alstonville

Host: Catherine Chamberlain

Activity Description: God wants to fight our battles for us! Whether you have just come to faith in Jesus or need to reconnect, this short 6 Week course is for women who want to learn new skills of praying scripture. Inspired by Derek Prince and the Word of God, we learn how to break down a scripture using the SOAP method and then to pray it in faith! On a picnic rug in a beautiful garden, let’s share food, prayers and (if you want), scrapbooking skills to help us remember His scripture is living!

Time and Day: Sunday afternoon 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Frequency: Every week for 6 weeks

What to bring: A small picnic platter to share on a rug, A4 blank book, your physical Bible.

Suitability: All ages, women who want to fall more in love with Jesus. (PS - If you’re a single mum without childcare, please feel free to bring your little one. We know it’s so tricky!)

Waiting on the Father in Silence

Location: Eastgate Byron Bay

Host: Shamana Marshall 

Activity Description: Sitting with others while waiting on the Father can amplify our focus and refine our discipline

Time and Day: Monday 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Frequency: Weekly

What to bring: Note pad and pen

Suitability: Anyone interested in hearing the voice of God in a quiet space

Women’s Shed

Location: Eastgate Byron Campus Hall out back

Host: Robin de Grosbois

Activity Description: Making items to fill Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to distribute globally. No need for special skills, just a willing heart to join in with a great team of women to put a smile on a child’s face and offer opportunity for the Gospel to be heard in remote communities.

Time and Day: Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.30pm commencing February 2026

Frequency: Weekly

What to bring: BYO lunch if you plan to be there by 12:30pm. If you have good cutting scissors, patterns, craft ideas that’s awesome also.

Age suitability: All welcome

Pins & Needles Sewing Class

Location: Byron Bay

Host: Lily Kalashnikoff

Activity Description: Learning how to make patterns and alterations your own clothes.

Time and Day: 10am - 12pm Tuesday

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Scissors, pencil, white wrap paper or newspaper, fabric, threads, pins etc.

Age suitability: Everyone interested in learning how to sew, alter patterns/clothes

Ballina Heights

Location: Ballina

Host: Phil and Michelle Thompson

Activity Description: Time to connect and support each other, study the Bible, discuss, pray and worship. 

Time and Day: 7pm-8.30pm Tuesday 

Frequency: Fortnightly during school term

What to Bring: Bible

Age suitability: Adults

Young Adults

Location: Flexible (location provided when you sign up)

Host: Benika

Activity Description: Come and connect on the first Sunday of each month from 1pm. We share a BBQ lunch, chat and may play games.

Time and Day: Sunday 1pm

Frequency: First Sunday of each Month

What to Bring: You may like to bring Meat or Salad, board game or card game.

Age suitability: Adults 16 - 28 years (approx) 

Art Fix

Location: Galleries & Museums

Host: To be confirmed!

Activity Description: Gathering with a few interested people to visit galleries, exhibitions, museums, and art shows locally and further afield, or occasionally get together to practise art making.

Time and Day: Varies

Frequency: Casual

What to Bring: Your love of art!

Age suitability: Adult (high school age welcome but we’d need to navigate WWCC protocols)

Bible Study - Be equipped in the Armour of God

Location: Eastgate Church

Host: Gushiv D’Arcy

Activity Description: Come and be encouraged and strengthened in God’s Word as we learn how to put on the full armour of God (Ephesians 6). Together we will enjoy food and friendship, Bible teaching and discussion, and practical ways to stand strong in faith.

Time and Day: TBC re: interested people

Frequency: TBC - fortnightly or monthly

What to Bring: Bible, notebook and a snack to share if you like

Suitability: Men and Women

SEEED LINCS

Location: Eastgate Byron Bay Campus

Host: Don & Denise Prentice

Activity Description: Bible Discovery Method LINCS. Come along and find out all about BDM and learn the method. It will also include a Zoom component for those who can’t make it on the night.

Time and Day: Tuesday Nights 7pm to 8pm

Frequency: Fortnightly starting February

What to Bring: Bible & Note pad

Suitability: People keen to make disciples who make disciples

Women’s Foundation Bible Study

Location: Belongil Beach, Byron Bay

Host: Lynda Wiles

Activity Description: Are you exploring what it looks like to be a Christian believer? Have you been in and around church life for a while, but feel you lack a strong foundation of faith? Perhaps, you’re a new believer or not sure where to start with Bible study? Maybe you feel, you’ve never really got going as a Christian or are simply in need of refreshment. If so, this opportunity is for You!

Join me, for seven foundational studies on biblical topics, to help you build a strong and enduring foundation.

Time and Day: TBC - please email through preferred days/evenings and Lynda will contact you.

Monday, Tuesday or Thursday (Day or Evening)

Wednesday or Friday (Day)

Frequency: TBC

What to Bring: Bible, notebook and pen

Suitable for: Women

Wednesday Women’s Bible Study

Location: Belongil Beach, Byron Bay

Host: Lynda Wiles

Activity Description: A group of women hungry to grow in their relationship with Jesus.  Together, we worship, study the word, pray, discuss and encourage.  We love to welcome women new to Eastgate and new to the faith journey. We also love the occasional movie night and dinner get together.

Time and Day: 7pm Wednesday

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Bible, notebook and pen

Suitable for: Women

Men’s Bible Study

Location: Belongil Byron Bay

Host: Andrew Wiles

Activity Description: Join a group of guys, committed to seek Christ in His Word and live it out in their lives. Bible study, prayer, encouragement and spiritual growth.

Time and Day: 7pm Thursday

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Bible, notebook and pen

Suitability: Men

Women’s Bible Study - Fernleigh

Location: Fernleigh

Host: Liv Crinion

Activity Description: We will be working through the “Discipleship Evangelism” Handbook. This is a collection of short studies on topics to equip you as a believer to live out a Christian life to the fullest! Whether new in the Lord or a seasoned believer - everyone will benefit from the discussions. Topics include righteousness, the nature of God, identity in Christ, living a spirit-filled life. As we gather together, I know it will uplift, encourage and empower us as mums, wives, friends and followers of Christ! I’m expecting to see God’s love and power manifested and know that the truth of His Word will bring freedom!

Time and Day: 7-8.30pm Thursday

Frequency: Fortnightly

What to Bring: Bible

Suitability: Majority are mums of young children, but women of any age are welcome!!

Teen Girls Bible Study

Location: East Ballina

Host: Karin Mallam

Activity Description: Bible study, prayer and time to hang out.

Time and Day: Wednesday evening 7.30pm to 9pm

Frequency: Weekly during the School term

What to bring: Bibles

Suitability: Suits any girl aged 13-19yrs.

Fast & Healthy Cooking Class (Winter Time)

Location: Eastgate Campus

Host: Gushiv D’Arcy

Activity Description: A practical and fun cooking class learning how to prepare fast, healthy and nourishing meals during winter and other seasons. Perfect for anyone wanting simple recipes, smart cooking tips, and ideas to stay warm and healthy. Real time chef to learn, followed by tasting the meal together.

Time and Day: Winter - starting in July (TBC)

Frequency: TBC

What to bring: Yourself, an appetite to learn, come to taste the meal together, and a notebook (optimal)

Suitability: Men, Women and Young Adults (All skill levels)

Connect
“You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly.”
Eph 4:4 (MSG)

Protect
“You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honour.”
James 3:18 (MSG)

Grow
“He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love.”
Eph 4:16 (MSG)