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 Wednesday 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 Byron and home in Federal

Host: Frank & Alison Van Der Leeden 

Activity Description:  Book of Romans exploration and discussion

Time and Day: 7pm Tuesday

Frequency: Weekly alternating between venues

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

Pam’s Bible Study

Location: Terrace Holiday Park, Fingal Street Brunswick Heads

Host: Pam Bailey

Activity Description: Bible Study - we will be studying the book of John.

Time and Day: 10am-12pm Monday (full), Wednesday (full), Friday (some vacancies)

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 lunchtime gathering for over 55 years olds (younger have been welcome too!!) where we get together for a lunchtime meal and chat.

Time and Day: 12pm Midday 3rd Friday of the Month

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

Host: Lynda Wiles (Byron Coordinator)

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

Time and Day: Varies according to need

Frequency: Casual

What to Bring: Lynda can let you know

Age suitability: Adult

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 like minded people

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

What to Bring: Note pad and any refreshments you like

Suitability: Business owners & entrepreneurs

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: TBA either Byron or Billinudgel

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: Mondays

Age Groups:

4-7yrs - 3:45-4:30 hip hop/ jazz

8-12 yrs 4:30-5:15 hip hop/jazz

13+ 5:15-6- jazz and contemporary

Frequency: Start 17 February - 8 week term leading to optional Easter performance

Cost: $70 for term per child (10% goes to First Priority Field Workers)

What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing to move in

Suitability: No experience required

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, women, anyone who would like fellowship

Women’s Shed

Location: Billinudgel Campus 14 Mogo Place

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: From 12:30-3:30 approx.  Wednesdays

Frequency: Weekly or whenever you can make it (update txt sent weekly to let u know of any changes). If anyone would prefer to create from the convenience of their own home, we do have several women who do just that & we provide materials from our fabulous stash. 

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: Our home

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

Host: Benika, Hayley, Caleb, Bethany

Activity Description: Come and enjoy food and friendship as well as a Bible study or activity such as board games or an outdoor walk.  

Time and Day: Thursday 6-8pm

Frequency: Usually fortnightly 

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

Age suitability: Adults 18 - 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)

Flourish Women

Location: Online Zoom

Host: Julie Smout

Activity Description: Flourish Women’s Life Skills 10 Week course

Time and Day: (starting March 2025) Wednesday 7-9pm

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Printed Flourish Journal

Suitability: Women of all ages. Need phone or computer

SEEED LINCS

Location: Billinudgel Campus, 14 Mogo Pl Billinudgel

Host: Don & Denise Prentice

Activity Description: A Garden for Disciple Makers

• Seek - look at our relational pathways
• Encourage - each other in prayer
• Equip - increase our faith and skill
• Empower - let the Holy Spirit do His work and guide our way
• Disciples - making disciples who make disciples- it’s all about following Jesus

Time and Day: Sunday Nights 6:00 pm – 7:30pm

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Your Bible

Suitability: People keen to make disciples who make disciples

Women’s Foundation Bible Study - Book 1 - Just For Starters

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 LINCS group is for You! Join me, along with other women, for seven foundational studies on biblical topics, to help you build a strong and enduring foundation.

Time and Day: 7pm Wednesday

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Bible, notebook and pen

Suitable for: Women

Women’s Foundation Bible Study - Book 2 - Christian Living For Starters

Location: Belongil Beach, Byron Bay

Host: Lynda Wiles

Activity Description: Christian Living For Starters continues where Just For Starters left off, providing clarity and direction from the Scriptures on what it means to live the Christian life. Topics include Jesus' return, living by faith, loving like Christ, suffering, generosity, holiness and living by the Spirit. Join me and other women as we seek to grow in living out our faith in Christ.

Time and Day: 7pm Tuesday or 9:30am Wednesday

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Bible, notebook and pen

Suitable for: Women

Men’s Foundational Bible Study

Location: Belongil Byron Bay

Host: Ash Harris & Andrew Wiles

Activity Description: Christian Living For Starters continues where Just For Starters left off, providing clarity and direction from the Scriptures on what it means to live the Christian life. Topics include Jesus' return, living by faith, loving like Christ, suffering, generosity, holiness and living by the Spirit. Join us as we seek to grow in living out our faith in Christ.

Time and Day: 7pm Thursday

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Bible, notebook and pen

Suitability: Men

Lennox Head Bible Study - Women’s

Location: Lennox Head

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: 7pm Thursday

Frequency: Weekly

What to Bring: Bible

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

Eastgate LINCS create an environment to:

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)

We have a variety of groups held weekly in different locations throughout our region.

Eastgate LINCS begin fresh each school term when we have “Sign Up Sunday”. This allows you to see the current groups on offer and sign up for the school term according to your age, interest and location. You'll find a list of the currently running LINCS below. If you have further questions, feel free to contact us.