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St Annes Ryde Anglican Church An English Sunday School and Pre-school program is available for children from both 10am services.

St Annes Anglican Church Ryde is a family brought together by our Lord from many different backgrounds, worshipping God as Christian disciples, loving each other and every neighbour, and sharing the good news of Jesus with the City of Ryde and beyond. We welcome everyone to join one of our 3 church services each Sunday:

- 8am English traditional Prayer Book service in the Historic Church.
- 10am English contemporary service in the auditorium.
- 10am Mandarin service in the Historic Church.

Sunday Graveyard Tales: Robert George Massie. Among the historic graves at St Anne’s is that of Robert George Massie, wh...
24/10/2026

Sunday Graveyard Tales: Robert George Massie. Among the historic graves at St Anne’s is that of Robert George Massie, whose life took him from England to the frontiers of colonial Australia. Born in Cheshire in 1815, Robert was the son of an English clergyman. He arrived in Australia in the late 1830s and became a pastoralist and Commissioner of Crown Lands in northern NSW. He later entered politics, serving in both the NSW Legislative Assembly and Queensland Legislative Council.

In 1854, Robert married Annette Brown, and together they raised seven children. The family eventually settled in Hunters Hill in 1881. Robert died on 13 September 1883, aged 67, and was buried at St Anne’s.

Despite his many achievements, it is the inscription on his gravestone that offers the most enduring message: “Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” These words of Jesus, from Matthew 11:28, are both an invitation and an assurance. Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to him, promising them rest.

More than 140 years later, that invitation remains just as relevant. Come and visit St Anne’s historic churchyard, discover the stories of Ryde’s past, and hear more about the hope and rest Jesus offers to everyone.

周日墓园故事：Robert George Massie。在圣安妮古老的墓园中，长眠着Robert George Massie。他的一生，从英国到澳洲殖民时期的拓荒之地，经历丰富而不平凡。Robert于1815年出生在英格兰柴郡，父亲是一位英国牧师。19世纪30年代末，他来到澳洲，后来成为新州北部的一名牧场主，并担任皇家土地专员。此后，他步入政坛，先后担任新州立法议会议员和昆州立法委员会议员。

1854年，Robert与Annette Brown结婚，婚后育有七个孩子。1881年，一家人最终定居Hunters Hill。1883年9月13日，Robert去世，享年67岁，被安葬于圣安妮墓园。

尽管他生前有着诸多成就，但墓碑上镌刻的一段话，才是他留给后世最恒久的信息：“凡劳苦担重担的人，可以到我这里来，我就使你们得安息。”这是耶稣说的话，出自《马太福音》11章28节，既是一份邀请，也是一份应许。耶稣邀请所有疲惫、背负重担的人来到祂面前，并应许赐给他们安息。

140多年过去了，这份邀请依然发人深思。欢迎来到圣安妮墓园，探寻Ryde昔日故事，也聆听耶稣向每一个人所赐下的盼望与安息。

Here’s a great old photo of the church - St Annes circa 1914-1921. Note there is no lightning rod on the clocktower and ...
23/10/2026

Here’s a great old photo of the church - St Annes circa 1914-1921. Note there is no lightning rod on the clocktower and the ivy was growing unevenly near the door.

这是一张珍贵的圣安妮教堂老照片，拍摄时间约在1914年至1921年之间。仔细看看，你会发现一些有趣的细节：当时教堂钟楼上还没有安装避雷针，而入口附近的常春藤也长得错落不齐。

This Sunday is a special day for our church family as we celebrate baptisms and confirmations! We're delighted to welcom...
22/10/2026

This Sunday is a special day for our church family as we celebrate baptisms and confirmations! We're delighted to welcome Bishop Chris Edwards, who will join us as members of St Anne’s publicly declare their faith in Jesus.

But what exactly are baptism and confirmation?

Baptism is a wonderful picture of the new life Jesus gives to those who trust in him. The water symbolises three things: our sins being washed away, our old life being put to death with Jesus, and the new life we receive through his resurrection. It's a powerful reminder that through Jesus, Christians are forgiven, made clean and given a fresh start with God.

Confirmation is an opportunity for those already baptised to publicly affirm their faith in Jesus. For some, it's the chance to personally declare the faith by making the same promises their parents made on their behalf when they were baptised as children. For others, it's an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to following Jesus before their church family.

Bishop Chris will pray for those being confirmed, asking God to strengthen them to live faithfully for Christ.

It is such a great day, reminding us of God's grace and the hope we have in Jesus. We'd love you to join us this Sunday at St Anne’s Ryde, as we celebrate God's work in people's lives and welcome them into our church family!

这个星期日，对圣安妮大家庭来说是一个特别的日子！我们将一同庆祝洗礼与坚证礼。我们也非常高兴地欢迎Chris Edwards主教来到教会，与我们一同见证弟兄姊妹公开宣告他们对耶稣基督的信仰。

那么，洗礼和坚证礼究竟是什么呢？

洗礼，是耶稣赐给信靠祂之人新生命的美好象征。洗礼中的水象征着三个重要的属灵真理：我们的罪得以洗净；我们的旧生命与耶稣一同死去；我们也因祂的复活而获得新生命。洗礼有力地提醒我们：借着耶稣基督，基督徒的罪得蒙赦免，生命得以洁净，并且能够与神建立崭新的关系。

坚证礼，则是已经受洗的基督徒公开确认自己信仰的机会。对于一些在婴幼儿时期受洗的人来说，这是他们亲自宣告信仰、郑重确认当年父母代他们所作承诺的时刻。对于另一些人来说，这是他们在教会大家庭面前，再次坚定表达自己愿意跟随耶稣的心志。

Chris主教也将为接受坚证礼的弟兄姊妹祷告，祈求神赐给他们力量，使他们能够一生忠心地跟随基督。

这是一个充满喜乐的日子，让我们再次想起神的恩典，以及我们在耶稣基督里所拥有的盼望。诚挚邀请您这个星期日来到Ryde圣安妮教堂，与我们一同欢庆神在人们生命中奇妙的作为，将他们迎进我们的教会大家庭！

When Rev. Montague Hinsby arrived at St Anne’s in 1920, there was one unfinished project close to his heart: the Soldier...
21/10/2026

When Rev. Montague Hinsby arrived at St Anne’s in 1920, there was one unfinished project close to his heart: the Soldiers’ Memorial Honour Roll. Having served as an Australian Army chaplain in France during the First World War, Hinsby understood the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers and their families. His predecessor, Rev. Syd Kirkby, had begun plans for a memorial in 1919. But fundraising was moving rather slowly!

In the Ryde Church Paper, Hinsby observed: “Slow and sure is an old saying, but sometimes such emphasis is put on the first word as to create scepticism regarding the truth of the last.” In other words, would they ever finish?

By 1920, just £29 had been raised. Hinsby had seen a beautiful marble Honour Roll elsewhere costing £100, but he dreamed even bigger. He suggested building an entire Memorial Aisle, with servicemen’s names inscribed on its walls and pillars. His challenge was heartfelt. Whatever the cost, it would be nothing compared with the sacrifices of those who served. It was time, as he put it, to “put our gratitude on a cash basis.”

The project was eventually completed in 1922, under his successor, Rev. Stubbin. Today, the Soldiers’ Memorial remains inside St Anne’s historic church, remembering those from Ryde who served during the Great War.

Come and visit St Anne’s this Sunday, see the memorial and discover another chapter of Ryde’s history preserved within our walls.

1920年，Montague Hinsby牧师来到圣安妮教堂任职时，心中一直惦记着一项尚未完成的计划——为参战军人建立纪念荣誉榜。第一次世界大战期间，Hinsby曾在法国担任澳大利亚陆军随军牧师，亲身见证了澳洲军人和他们的家人所作的巨大牺牲。因此，这项纪念工程对他有着格外深刻的意义。早在1919年，他的前任牧师Syd Kirkby就已开始筹划建立纪念匾。然而，筹款进展却十分缓慢！

Hinsby在当时的教会报纸《Ryde Church Paper》上幽默地写道：“俗话说，慢工出细活。但有时候，人们把‘慢’字发挥得太过淋漓尽致，以至于让人开始怀疑，最后究竟还能不能‘成’。”换句话说：这项工程到底什么时候才能完成？

到了1920年，筹得的款项仍只有29英镑。Hinsby曾在别处见过一块精美的大理石荣誉匾，造价100英镑。但他的设想更加宏大：他希望建造一整条纪念侧廊，将参战军人的名字镌刻在墙壁和柱子上。他的愿望可以理解。无论这项工程需要多少费用，与那些为国服役之人所付出的牺牲相比，都微不足道。正如他所说，是时候“用实际的金钱来表达我们的感激之情”了。

这项工程最终于1922年，在继任牧师Stubbin任内完成。

如今，这座军人纪念匾依然保存在圣安妮古教堂内，纪念那些在一战中服役的Ryde居民。

欢迎这个星期日来到圣安妮教堂，参观这座纪念设施，了解这段关于牺牲、感恩与铭记的历史，发现珍藏在教堂中的另一段Ryde往事。

At the front of St Anne’s historic church stands a beautiful brass lectern, decorated with intricate patterns, flowers a...
20/10/2026

At the front of St Anne’s historic church stands a beautiful brass lectern, decorated with intricate patterns, flowers and scrollwork. It has been part of our church for more than 100 years. But behind this lovely piece of craftsmanship is a story of love, family and remembrance.

In the late 1880s, Florence Terry, the eldest daughter of Richard Terry of Denistone House (now part of Ryde Hospital), married Frank D. Muller at St Anne’s. And what a wedding it must have been. According to contemporary accounts, Florence entered the church “on a carpet of rose petals strewn by fifteen small maids in white.” Sadly, Florence died on 1 December 1911. The following year, Frank gave this beautiful brass lectern to St Anne’s in loving memory of his wife.

Her name and the date of her death remain engraved around its base. The lectern is a reminder not only of Florence and Frank's story, but also of the generations of Ryde families who have celebrated life's joys and faced its sorrows within these walls. And there's another local connection: Florence Avenue, beside Ryde Hospital, was named after Florence herself.

Come and visit St Anne’s this Sunday, see hear the gospel message preached from this beautiful brass lectern, and discover another piece of Ryde's history preserved in our 200-year-old church.

A Table with a Story: St Anne’s Historic Communion Table At the front of St Anne’s historic church, in the area called t...
19/10/2026

A Table with a Story: St Anne’s Historic Communion Table At the front of St Anne’s historic church, in the area called the Chancel, stands a beautifully carved red cedar Communion Table. It's more than 100 years old, but the family story behind it goes back much further!

The table was given to St Anne’s on 22 March 1921, in memory of John and Ellen Blaxland, by their children. John was the son of Gregory Blaxland, famous for crossing the Blue Mountains in 1813 with William Lawson and William Wentworth. The family later settled at Brush Farm in Eastwood, and John became a churchwarden at St Anne’s. Look closely at the table and you'll discover intricate carvings of grapevines, flowers and Christian symbols representing Jesus Christ.

The Communion Table remains in use today, reminding us that St Anne’s is not simply a historic building, but a living church where Christians continue to gather around the good news of Jesus. In fact we held our celebration of the Lord’s Supper last Sunday gathered around it! Come and visit St Anne’s this Sunday, admire the craftsmanship, and discover some of the stories hidden in our 200-year-old church!

在圣安妮这座古教堂前部的圣坛区，摆放着一张雕刻精美的红雪松圣餐桌。虽然它已有上百岁了，但其背后的家族故事却可以追溯到更久远的年代！

这张圣餐桌是由John Blaxland和Ellen Blaxland的子女们于1921年3月22日捐赠给圣安妮的，以此缅怀他们的父母。John的父亲Gregory Blaxland赫赫有名——他曾在1813年与William Lawson及William Wentworth一同翻越了蓝山。Blaxland家族后来定居于Eastwood的布拉什农场（Brush Farm），John也成为了圣安妮的执事。细看这张圣餐桌，你会发现上面精雕细琢着葡萄藤、花卉以及象征耶稣基督的基督教图腾。

时至今日，这张圣餐桌依然在使用。它提醒着我们：圣安妮不仅仅是一座历史建筑，更是一个有生命的教会，基督徒们至今仍在这里聚会，围绕着耶稣的福音共守信仰。事实上，就在上周日，我们还聚集在这张圣餐桌旁举行了圣餐仪式！欢迎在本周日来访圣安妮，驻足欣赏这精湛的工艺，并探索我们这座拥有200年历史的教堂里的故事！

With all the wet weather last week, here’s a photo from a few weeks ago to remind us of the warm sunshine we were given ...
18/10/2026

With all the wet weather last week, here’s a photo from a few weeks ago to remind us of the warm sunshine we were given over the last few weeks as we have rolled into Spring! We give thanks to Jesus for all his blessings large and small!

经历了上周的阴雨天气，这里有一张几周前的照片，提醒着我们迈入春天的过去几周里，我们所蒙赐的温暖阳光！我们为耶稣所赐予的所有大大小小的恩典向他献上感谢！

Sunday Graveyard Tales: Maria Ann “Granny” Smith. Yesterday, we shared the remarkable story of Maria Ann “Granny” Smith ...
17/10/2026

Sunday Graveyard Tales: Maria Ann “Granny” Smith. Yesterday, we shared the remarkable story of Maria Ann “Granny” Smith and the famous green apple that began in an Eastwood orchard. But behind that familiar name was a wife, mother and woman whose family wanted her to be remembered for something even more important.

Maria Ann Sherwood married Thomas Smith in England on 8 August 1819. They raised a family and, in 1838, made the long journey to Australia to begin a new life. Thomas worked for local families, including the Darvalls, before establishing the family orchard in the Ryde district. Maria died on 9 March 1870, aged 69. Her funeral procession left the family home on Northern Road, Ryde, before she was laid to rest at St Anne’s.

Today, visitors come to their grave because of the famous apple. But the words carved into Maria’s headstone tell us something about the hope her family wanted to remember:

“We lay dear mother here
In the hope the Lamb once slain
Will raise her up and we shall meet again.
So teach us to number our days
That we might apply our hearts to wisdom.”

These words draw on the Bible's promise of resurrection through Jesus Christ, described as the Lamb who was slain, and the prayer of Psalm 90:12. They remind us that life is precious, our days are limited, and true wisdom comes from knowing God.

Maria Smith left behind an apple that became famous around the world. But her family left behind a message of Christian hope that has endured for more than 150 years.

周日墓园故事：Maria Ann “Granny” Smith。昨天，我们分享了Maria Ann “Granny” Smith以及诞生于Eastwood果园的著名绿苹果的传奇故事。但在那个家喻户晓的名字背后，她是一位妻子、一位母亲，也是一位家人们更愿人记得她的苹果之外的东西的女性。

Maria Ann Sherwood于1819年8月8日在英国与Thomas Smith结婚。他们抚养子女，并于1838年踏上了前往澳洲的漫长旅程，开启了新生活。Thomas曾为当地家族工作，包括Darvall家族，之后在Ryde地区建立了自家果园。Maria于1870年3月9日逝世，享年69岁。她的送葬队伍从Ryde的Northern Road上的家里出发，随后她被安葬在圣安妮。

如今，访客们因那颗著名的苹果来到他们的墓前，但刻在Maria墓碑上的字句却向我们诉说着她的家人希望永记的盼望：

“我们在此安放亲爱的母亲
盼望那曾被杀的羔羊
将使她复活，我们将再次相聚。
求你指教我们怎样数算自己的日子，
好叫我们得着智慧的心。”

这些字句源自圣经中通过被杀的羔羊耶稣基督赐予人复活的应许，以及诗篇90:12的祷告。它提醒着我们，生命是宝贵的，我们的日子是有限的，而真正的智慧来自于认识神。

🍏 Saturday Graveyard Tales (Bonus Edition): The Most Famous Granny in Ryde! Did you know that one of the world's most fa...
16/10/2026

🍏 Saturday Graveyard Tales (Bonus Edition): The Most Famous Granny in Ryde! Did you know that one of the world's most famous apples has its roots right here in Ryde? And the woman behind it is buried in the churchyard at St Anne’s!

Meet Maria Ann “Granny” Smith, the woman whose name lives on in fruit bowls, supermarkets and orchards around the world. Born in England in 1800, Maria married Thomas Smith in 1819. Together they raised a family before migrating to Australia aboard the Lady Nugent in 1838. The family eventually settled on land near the Great Northern Road, in what we now know as Eastwood, where they established an orchard.

Around 1868, Maria noticed something unusual growing beside a creek: a small apple tree that had sprung up from discarded fruit. According to a later account, Maria had tipped out the remains of some Tasmanian apples brought home from the Sydney markets. One of their seeds appears to have produced something rather special! Maria invited local orchardist Thomas Small to inspect the tree. He thought its apples might make good cooking fruit. His young son, however, tasted one and declared it good for eating too!

They were both right. The crisp, green apple became famous for its flavour, versatility and ability to keep well in storage. Over time, the Granny Smith apple spread from Eastwood to orchards around the world. Sadly, Maria died on 9 March 1870, aged 69, before she could see just how famous her apple would become.

Today, her grave at St Anne’s is among the most visited in our historic churchyard. Next time you bite into a Granny Smith apple, remember that its story began right here in Ryde!

🍏 周六墓园故事（特别版）：Ryde最著名的老奶奶！你知道世界上最著名的苹果之一，其发源地就在Ryde吗？而培育出它的这位女士，就安葬在圣安妮堂的墓园里！

来认识一下Maria Ann “Granny” Smith，她的名字至今仍标注在世界各地的水果盘、超市和果园中。Maria于1800年出生于英国，1819年与Thomas Smith结婚。他们一起养育孩子，随后于1838年乘坐“Lady Nugent”号轮船移民至澳洲。一家人最终在Great Northern Road附近的土地上定居（即我们今天所熟知的 Eastwood），并在那里种起了一个果园。

大约在1868年，Maria注意到溪边长出了一些不同寻常的东西：一棵从丢弃的水果中萌出的苹果树苗。根据后来的记载，Maria当时倒掉了从市场买回家的一些塔斯马尼亚苹果残渣，其中一颗种子似乎孕育出了非常特别的东西！Maria邀请了当地果农Thomas Small来察看这棵树。他认为这种苹果可能会是很好的烹饪水果，但他年幼的儿子尝了一口后，说它生吃也非常好！

Meet our tenth Senior Minister: Rev. Montague Golden Hinsby. Some ministers spend decades in one church. Others seem to...
15/10/2026

Meet our tenth Senior Minister: Rev. Montague Golden Hinsby. Some ministers spend decades in one church. Others seem to spend their lives answering God's call to the next adventure! Rev. Montague Golden Hinsby was definitely in that second category. Hinsby arrived at St Anne’s in February 1920, succeeding Rev. Syd Kirkby. He had trained at Moore Theological College and the University of Durham and was ordained in Sydney in 1911.

Before coming to Ryde, he had served as Rector of St Stephen’s, Penrith, but the First World War had taken his ministry much further afield. From 1917 to 1919, Hinsby served as an Australian Army chaplain in France, caring for soldiers far from home during some of the most difficult years of the war.

The local newspaper described him as a “cheerful, friendly young man”. Hinsby’s time at St Anne’s was brief. After arriving in February 1920, he resigned in 1921 to become General Secretary of the NSW branch of the Church Missionary Society, helping support the spread of the gospel beyond Australia.

From the churches of Sydney to the battlefields of France, and from Ryde to overseas mission, Hinsby’s life was marked by a willingness to serve wherever the Lord called him. Come and visit St Anne’s this Sunday, where we continue the same mission of sharing the good news of Jesus with the people of Ryde and beyond, more than a century later!

来认识一下我们的第十任主任牧师：Montague Golden Hinsby牧师。有些牧师在一座教会服事数十年，而另一些人似乎一生都在回应神的呼召，奔赴下一个冒险！Montague Golden Hinsby牧师显然属于第二类。Hinsby于1920年2月来到圣安妮堂，接替了Syd Kirkby牧师。他曾就读于摩尔神学院和Durham大学，并于1911年在悉尼被按立为牧师。

在来到Ryde之前，他曾担任St Stephen’s Penrith教会的主任牧师，但第一次世界大战将他的事工带到了更远的地方。从1917年到1919年，Hinsby在法国担任澳洲军队的随军牧师，在最艰难的战时关怀远离家乡的士兵。

当地报纸形容他是一位“开朗、友善的年轻人”。Hinsby在圣安妮的时间十分短暂。在1920年2月到任后，他于1921年辞职，转任宣教组织Church Missionary Society新州分部的总干事，协助支持在澳洲以外传播福音。

从悉尼的各个教会到法国的战场，从Ryde到海外宣教，Hinsby的一生都乐于去往主呼召他去的地方。这个主日欢迎来访问圣安妮，一个多世纪后的今天，我们依然在这里延续着同样的使命——与Ryde及更远方的人们分享耶稣的福音！

Address

42 Church Street
Ryde, NSW
2112

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

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+61298091322

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