Awaken Church has had a presence in the Illawarra for over 50 years with locations in the suburbs and city, and more recently the Regent Theatre. Led by Ps. Scott and Rachel Hanzy since 2001, the church recently marked a new season when in 2018 Gateway City Church, Wollongong and Eternity Church, Canberra combined to become Awaken Church, one church in two locations.

This step was the first in the vision of seeing the Awaken Church culture reproduced in multiple locations. Our dream is to plant churches across Australia so that communities can awaken from their spiritual slumber and taste the goodness and grace of God. Awaken Church is empowered by the Holy Spirit and we seek to place Jesus first in everything we do.

Awaken is committed to seeing lost people found, prodigals come home and communities experience the love and forgiveness of God. It is a church home that welcomes all with a commitment to friendship, community and living out authentic, Christian lives.

You are invited to call Awaken your home, where you can grow in your faith at one of our various locations, join one of our mid-week programs or connect with us online.