St Matthews Anglican Church Windsor NSW

25/04/2026

🥳 Fantastic News 🎉
Search for our new Rector has been successful

We are delighted to share that our search for a new Rector has been successful.
St Matthew’s Anglican Church warmly welcomes Rev Shane Dirks, along with his family, to our parish community. We give thanks to God for His guidance throughout this discernment process and are grateful for the care, prayer, and patience shown by our congregation along the way.

Born and raised in North Western Sydney, Shane can’t wait to return. "Living on the South coast has been wonderful for the last 8 years, but something in my DNA feels right when I’m in Western Sydney.” Shane met Jesus in 1995 in high school, and began studies at Moore Theological college in 2003, before being ordained in 2007. Shane’s ministry experience as has seen him serving in both large and smaller churches in the western, northern and Wollongong regions of the Sydney diocese. He has enjoyed ministry experiences in the USA, Bangladesh, Thailand, Israel, and most recently Rwanda.
The Dirks family are Shane, Rachel, Levi, Mia, and Riley. Rachel works with Bush Church Aid and is a graduate of Youth Works College with many years specialising in Children’s ministry. Levi was promoted to glory in 2024 and continues to praise Jesus in the heavenly assembly of Christ’s church. Mia is in her senior years of high school and serves enthusiastically in children’s ministry. Riley is also involved in Kid’s ministry, and as a keen footballer (Soccer) is seeking opportunities in Sydney. Outside of ministry Shane has been a competitive track cyclist, winning a Masters World Championship in 2019. He is quite sure his competitive cycling days are behind him, at least for the time being, and remains open to what his new hobby will be.

"Jesus has taught me, that the peace (shalom) we have in Him is wonderful, keeping us grounded and knowing who to praise in our triumphs, and holding us up with hope in our hardships. Romans 5:1 is a scripture that I feel equips me for all the seasons of life”

We look forward with great anticipation to the next chapter of ministry at St Matthew’s under Rev Shane’s leadership and pray God’s blessing upon him and his family as they prepare to join us.

Please keep Rev Shane and his family in your prayers, and we look forward to welcoming them in person very soon.

21/04/2026

Bible Study returns tonight at 6:00 pm at St Matthew’s Anglican Church Windsor. 📖✝

Everyone is welcome to join us as we open God’s Word together for teaching, discussion, and prayer. If you have been part of the group before, we look forward to seeing you again. If you are new, you are very welcome to come along and be involved.

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26/03/2026

On behalf of St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Windsor, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to local artist Ziggy Johnson for designing and producing our beautiful Easter service posters.

Ziggy’s creativity and generosity have helped bring our Easter message to life, and the posters are now proudly on display outside the church for the community to enjoy. We are very grateful for the time, talent, and care that went into this work.

We warmly invite everyone to join us for our Easter services:

Good Friday – 9:00am Service
Easter Sunday – 9:00am Communion

Thank you again, Ziggy, for supporting our church and helping us share the Easter story with Windsor.

21/03/2026

You are warmly invited to join us at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Windsor as we reflect on and celebrate the Easter story together.

Good Friday
🕘 9:00am Service
A time of reflection on the sacrifice of Christ and the depth of God’s love.

Easter Sunday
🕘 9:00am Communion Service
Join us as we celebrate the joy and hope of the resurrection.

📍 St Matthew’s Anglican Church
5 Moses Street, Windsor NSW

All are welcome. We would love you to join us this Easter as we remember, reflect, and rejoice together.

Please feel free to share this invitation with family and friends.

24/02/2026

Here are some of our St Matthew's ladies at our last morning tea which we enjoyed at Maureen's home at North Richmond.
Our morning teas are held on the second Thursday of the month, 10am. All ladies are most welcome, young or old. We'd love to welcome you if you're new to church.
No need to bring anything. Venues will be announced by newsletter or in church.
Enquiries Kay Ryan or contact us in messenger and we can pass on your details to Kay.

21/02/2026

Discover the History of St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Windsor

Did you know that right in the heart of Windsor stands one of Australia’s most significant historic church sites?
St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Windsor has been part of the Hawkesbury story since the earliest days of European settlement.

Our guided historical tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the church’s striking architecture, uncover its convict-era origins, and hear the stories of the people and events that have shaped this remarkable place over more than two centuries.

Whether you are a local or visiting the area, these tours provide a deeper appreciation of both the church and the rich history of the Hawkesbury.
👉 Click the link to learn more about upcoming guided tours.

St Matthew's Anglican Church of Australia, Windsor Moses Street Windsor, NSW 2756 P: +61 2 4577 3193   E: [email protected]

03/02/2026

📖 Bible Study Returns Tonight

Our Bible Study Group resumes tonight at 6:00pm, meeting in the church at St Matthew’s Anglican, Windsor.

Everyone is welcome - whether you are new to the Bible, returning after a break, or have been studying Scripture for many years. No prior knowledge or experience is required.

It is a relaxed and friendly time of reading, discussion, and learning together. We would love to see you there.

🕕 Tonight | 6:00pm
📍 St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Windsor

24/12/2025

A reminder that our Family Christmas Service with Carols is on tonight at 6:00pm.

This is a relaxed, welcoming service for all ages, with traditional Christmas carols and a special opportunity to hear our magnificent pipe organ in full voice, adding to the beauty and joy of the evening.

We also warmly invite you to our Midnight Christmas Service, which will commence at 11:00pm tonight, a traditional and reflective service marking the birth of Christ.

Families, children, and visitors are very welcome at both services. We look forward to celebrating Christmas together.

📍 St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Windsor

08/12/2025

🎄 Christmas at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Windsor – 2025 🎄

We are delighted to share our 2025 Christmas Services with you!
Please see the flyer & details below for all service times and details.

✝️ Christmas Eve – 24th December
• 6:00pm Family Service – perfect for kids, featuring carols and a special presentation from our Kids Church group.
• 11:00pm Midnight Service – a reflective and meaningful way to welcome Christmas Day.

🎄 Christmas Day – 25th December
• 9:00am Traditional Christmas Service – celebrating the birth of our Saviour with classic prayers, hymns and readings.

Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Whether you’re a regular member, returning visitor, or joining us for the first time, you are warmly invited.

We look forward to celebrating with you and your family this Christmas season at St Matthew’s.
All welcome! 🙏✨

02/12/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the Sydney Christian Male Voice Choir for their wonderful performance at St Matthew’s Windsor on Sunday afternoon. Your talent, harmony, and devotion filled the church with joy, and we are truly grateful for the gift of your music.

Thank you also to everyone who attended and supported this special event. It was a blessing to share the afternoon with you, and we hope to see you again at future gatherings at St Matthew’s.

Blessings to all. 🙏🎶