Katoomba Easter Convention 2027
Go Together.
Grow Together.
An Annual Retreat for Everyone.
KEC 2027
Dates: 26–29 March 2027
Venue: StayKCC, Katoomba
About KEC
Katoomba Easter Convention is an annual retreat for all ages to spend Easter sitting under God’s Word and growing in your faith together.
Enjoy mornings being refreshed with Bible talks, Christian testimonies and worship. Spend afternoons relaxing with friends and family before settling in for more in the evening sessions together. Bring friends, family, children and grandchildren – we have specific programs for everyone from toddlers all the way up to adults.
First time at KEC? Read up on our FAQs and first timers guide to KEC to help you prepare.
My last year in the senior high program proved to me how special KEC is, particularly the incredible encouragement from those within my discussion group. It really prompted me to think deeply every day and to praise God for the amazing opportunities we have.
Sophie, KEC Attendee
2026 Theme
“Fear Not!”
Fear has become a significant part of everyday life, for many people.
Despite our technological advancements, rise in living standards, increases in lifespan, there always seems to be more to fear, everyday.
At the same time, our culture has adopted an increasingly pessimistic outlook on the future: there is more to fear, and less to hope for. Staying ’safe’ is now of paramount importance.
The tension for us is that the world is dangerous, and human beings are vulnerable. That makes it very difficult — impossible? — to be safe from everything, all the time.
So what difference does being God’s child — a member of His family — make to living in this kind of world?
One of the most repeated commands of God to His people in the Bible is “Fear Not!”. Are Christians meant to take this command seriously? If the answer is “Yes!”, then how do we do it? Life can be full of challenges, threats, struggles and griefs. Some of them are over relatively quickly; others can last a lifetime. So how do we handle those in a way that honours our Lord: trusting Him and obeying Him through our fears and the darkness life can bring?
Only the truth of God — revealed in His word and the life, death and resurrection of His Son — speaks to life as it really is. It speaks however, not just to the fear and pain, but to promise, hope and the victory of light over darkness.
Please join us next Easter for what will be — God willing — a powerful encouragement to trust Almighty God, more.
2026 Theme
“Fear Not!”
Fear has become a significant part of everyday life, for many people.
Despite our technological advancements, rise in living standards, increases in lifespan, there always seems to be more to fear, everyday.
At the same time, our culture has adopted an increasingly pessimistic outlook on the future: there is more to fear, and less to hope for. Staying ’safe’ is now of paramount importance.
The tension for us is that the world is dangerous, and human beings are vulnerable. That makes it very difficult — impossible? — to be safe from everything, all the time.
So what difference does being God’s child — a member of His family — make to living in this kind of world?
One of the most repeated commands of God to His people in the Bible is “Fear Not!”. Are Christians meant to take this command seriously? If the answer is “Yes!”, then how do we do it? Life can be full of challenges, threats, struggles and griefs. Some of them are over relatively quickly; others can last a lifetime. So how do we handle those in a way that honours our Lord: trusting Him and obeying Him through our fears and the darkness life can bring?
Only the truth of God — revealed in His word and the life, death and resurrection of His Son — speaks to life as it really is. It speaks however, not just to the fear and pain, but to promise, hope and the victory of light over darkness.
Please join us next Easter for what will be — God willing — a powerful encouragement to trust Almighty God, more.
KEC 2027
2027 Speaker Lineup
Matt Fuller
Matt Fuller is the Senior Pastor at Christ Church Mayfair in central London, where he has served since it was planted in 2001.
Despite being 5 mins walk from Buckingham Palace, he has never been invited for tea and only met the Queen once. Yet, on the upside, while plodding away for 20 years, he has been privileged to see a growing ministry to families, young workers and students as well as planting a number of other churches into other parts of the city.
He also sits on the Board of the Co-mission network of churches and has authored a number of books. His great sporting love is cricket, but given the current state of the England team, he never reveals that to Aussies.
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What some KEC attendees are saying
Read a range of testimonials from people who’ve attended Katoomba Easter Convention in recent years.
“My last year in the senior high program proved to me how special KEC is, particularly the incredible encouragement from those within my discussion group. It really prompted me to think deeply every day and to praise God for the amazing opportunities we have.”
– Sophie, KEC Attendee
“We were encouraged by the range of speakers all speaking on a coordinated program. Hearing the range of testimonies and other ministries gave great insight into what the wider church is working hard at. It encouraged us to do our best where God has planted us, knowing our brothers & sisters in Christ are working hard around the world.”
– Joanne, KEC Attendee
“It was good to be reminded of God’s master plan and how His Word makes so much sense in our fallen world. It also challenged me to share the good news with others again. God is good even in the midst of pain. That God’s word will go out to accomplish what God intends.”
“My husband, 16 and 18 year old sons have been encouraged to read God’s word even more. They all really enjoyed KEC.”
– Kristina, KEC Attendee
“KEC is an opportunity for a family get together with a gospel centred focus. Our children in the past and now our grandchildren love the children’s program and are encouraged and fed in their walk with the Lord and enjoy fellowship with KEC friends. Adults likewise are encouraged and challenged to continue to serve the Lord.”
– Gaye, KEC Attendee
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