This year we’re kicking off the festive season with “Carols on the Lawn” here onsite at Menai Anglican Church.

Everyone is welcome and there’s something for everyone. We’d love to see you there! Here’s what’s planned:

5-6pm: Family Fun

The kids will love the jumping castle, petting zoo, games and craft. Bring your picnic rug or outdoor chairs and enjoy a picnic dinner. The sausage sizzle and food trucks will have food available for purchase (cash and card accepted). Pizza | Mexican | Burgers | Gozleme | Sausage Sizzle| Chip-on-a-stick | Dessert Tacos | Ice Cream | Drinks | Coffee cart

6-9pm: Carols (Auslan Interpreted)

We’ll sing some favourite carols together and be entertained by local community groups. We will also hear the Christmas story.

Christmas Services at Menai Anglican Church

Blue Christmas – A service of reflection and hope

Thursday 18th Dec, 7.30 – 8:30pm

Carols Service

Sunday 21st Dec, 6.00pm

Family Christmas Eve

24th December – 5pm
Come along for an all ages service and celebrate Christmas together. We’ll also have some fun activities afterwards for the kids. All welcome!

Late Christmas Eve

24th December – 11pm
Stay up late and bring in Christmas Day with a joyful and reflective service. On this special day of the year there’s nowhere better to be when the clock rolls over to midnight!

Christmas Day

25th December – 8.30am
The best way to start Christmas Day – celebrating together the birth of our wonderful Saviour. What a thrill of hope for a weary world! These are all-ages services; engaging for kids and adults. We’d love to see you there!

Looking for Christmas carols in the Sutherland Shire or a family-friendly Christmas event near Menai? Come along to Carols on the Lawn at Menai Anglican Church.

You’ll enjoy a wonderful evening of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols, great food, and community fun. We’d also love to welcome you to our Christmas services as we celebrate the birth of Jesus together.

Perfect for families and all ages from Menai, Bangor, Illawong, Alfords Point, Barden Ridge, the wider Sutherland Shire and beyond, it’s a joyful way to begin the Christmas season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to book or buy tickets? A: No tickets required, free entry, everyone’s welcome!

Q: Is there parking available? A: Yes, there’s free parking onsite and street parking nearby.

Q: What should I bring? A: Bring a picnic rug or outdoor chairs and enjoy dinner while you watch and sing along to the carols.