St Aidan's Anglican Church Strathmore

31/01/2026

This Sunday
In this service, we hear Jesus’ words from the Sermon on the Mount — the Beatitudes — often translated as “Blessed are…”

10am - 20 Williamson Ave Strathmore
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But what if blessed doesn’t mean happy, successful, or approved?

In this sermon, we explore the deeper meaning of Jesus’ words as a declaration of belonging.
Not a reward for the worthy, but a naming of those who already belong.

Jesus speaks to the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, the overlooked, the exhausted — and says, you are not outside.

This service is for anyone who has ever felt excluded, not enough, or too much.
For those who carry doubt, grief, difference, or weariness into faith.

You are not asked to qualify.
You are not required to perform.
You are included.

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22/01/2026

New on the blog: “When the Scroll Is Rolled Up: How Jesus Reads Scripture with Discernment.” Reflect with us on Luke 4—how Jesus selects words that bring life and refuses vengeance. A short, thoughtful read for anyone seeking a careful, compassionate approach to Scripture. Read more: https://wix.to/ek2cPDe

In Luke 4, Jesus reads from Isaiah — then stops mid-sentence. He chooses words that bring life and refuses to speak words of vengeance. From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus models reading Scripture with discernment, care, and responsibility.

13/01/2026

Ted's Jenen's family would like to ended an invitation to attend Ted's funeral on Thursday January 15 at 11am. If you are unable to attend, his funeral will be live streamed via YouTube using the link below.

May he rest in peace.

Welcome. This live stream is for the funeral service of Ted Jensen, held on January 15 2026 at 11.00 am.The live stream will begin at 10.45 am so people can ...

11/01/2026

Jesus does not begin with power or performance.
He begins by stepping into the same water as everyone else.

This Sunday’s reflection explores the baptism of Jesus as a moment of revelation, not reward — where belovedness is named before achievement, and holiness is found in solidarity rather than separation.

Read: Entering the Same Water: Jesus’ Baptism and the Meaning of Belonging 👉 https://www.staidans.org.au/post/entering-the-same-water-jesus-baptism-and-the-meaning-of-belonging

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Jesus does not begin on a throne, in the Temple, or with a display of power. He begins by stepping into the same water as everyone else. In Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism, belonging comes before achievement and identity before action. This reflection explores baptism not as a gateway to gra...

09/01/2026

Prayer and and PSA

We hold in prayer the families and communities affected by yesterday’s bushfires — those who have lost loved ones, homes, and a sense of safety.

God of mercy, be close to those who grieve, strengthen those who are exhausted, and sustain all who face the long work of recovery. May care, solidarity, and hope surround every affected community.

A note to our community

Strathmore is a generous community. If you are donating to bushfire relief, please give only through known and reputable charities. Sadly, scams often appear during disasters. Taking care with our giving helps ensure support reaches those who truly need it.

Glen - Vicar of Strathmore

06/01/2026

What is your response when the light of revelation appears? Fear, hesitation, or dare to change direction? Dive into our latest reflection on Epiphany and the call to action in a fractured world: https://wix.to/9qEeL80

Epiphany is not only about seeing the light — it is about what we do when it appears. In Matthew’s Gospel, the same revelation produces radically different responses: fear that clings to power, hesitation that preserves the status quo, and worship that dares to change direction. This reflection ...

03/01/2026

Everyone is welcome to join us for worship each Sunday at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, Strathmore. We are a NeuroChurch. We are intentionally inclusive of neurodivergent people and those who find traditional church spaces difficult to navigate.

🕙10am every Sunday

⛪In person at 20 Williamson Ave, Strathmore

📺Online Live streamed on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/

Whether you are a regular, returning after some time, or joining us for the first time, you are welcome — just as you are. Our worship is grounded, accessible, and shaped for different ways of being present and participating.

19/12/2025

Welcome. This live stream is for the funeral service of Noel Picken, held on Monday 22 December at 11.00 am.

The live stream will begin at 10.45 am so people can join and settle in.

Welcome. This live stream is for the funeral service of Noel Picken, held on Monday 22 December at 11.00 am.The live stream will begin at 10.45 am so people ...

18/12/2025

Looking for a place to pause, sing, or simply be this Christmas?
You are warmly invited to Christmas at St Aidan’s.

🎄 Christmas Eve – 7.00 pm
A family-friendly Holy Communion with carols.
Joyful, welcoming, and full of song — a service for all ages.

🌿 Christmas Day – 10.00 am
A quieter, shorter service.
Gentle, reflective, and calm — for those who like Christmas morning a little more chill.

📍 20 Williamson Ave, Strathmore
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St Aidan's Strathmore is a church where faith is discovered as a journey, inviting everyone to find meaning, enjoy community, and grow spiritually. You are welcome to join us where your story is valued, questions are welcomed, and Jesus is made relevant for today.

15/12/2025

A quiet place to light a candle and sit together tonight.
St Aidan’s Anglican Church, Strathmore, will be open from 4.00–7.00 pm.

In the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting in Sydney, our church will be open for anyone in the local community who would like to come in, light a candle, and spend a moment in silence or reflection.

You do not need to be religious.
There will be no service, no speeches, and no expectations — just a safe, quiet space to pause, grieve, and breathe.

All are welcome.

14/12/2025

We are holding our nation in prayer today — and especially Australia’s Jewish community.

What happened at Bondi Beach yesterday is shocking and deeply distressing. We grieve the loss of life, including the Rabbi who was killed, who led the local Chabad mission.

We stand in solidarity with Jewish Australians. Antisemitism, in any form, has no place in our country. Violence that terrorises a community because of who they are wounds us all.

As people of faith, we reject hatred and violence, and we recommit ourselves to the patient work of peace, care, and courage.

If you are struggling, please reach out. You do not have to carry this alone.

May their memory be a blessing.

Rev Glen

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08/12/2025

After two years of work combining the experiences and expertise of people with disabilities in the diocese, our Disability Action Plan is now approved, live and published. Our work at St Aidan's in neurodiverse access is now embedded into how the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne as a goal for all churches.

The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne's first Disability Action Plan calls on parishes to ensure people with disability can fully participate in worship, service and leadership.