Church Hill Anglican

Wonderful bells. We 're bell ringers from England paying a return visit ringing for sunday services

Friendly, inclusive community where the Gospel is clearly proclaimed and the love of Christ demonstrated.

We did Wedding Ceremony here and it was so beautiful. Justin and Kyle helped us a lot to make our ceremony amazing without any stress:)

We, The Tregs, have been members of this parish for about thirty years. It offers true biblical teaching in a form to suit those 1662 BCP followers. With other services for members who prefer a modern approach. Regardless of format, the same message is taught.
When I first joined, as a doubter. I found acceptance and true friendship. Kathleen and I travel from Ingleburn once or twice a week. This we intend to do as long as we are given the health to do so.

Very impressive old church. Not convenient to get to for Sunday services but very exquisite place for a wedding.

Justin, Ray, Paul, Andy, Rowan and Jenny are always and have always been extremely encouraging. Keep up the excellent works you are all doing! Would recommend when in town visiting for the weekend! God bless:)

Beautiful old Anglican Church siting on the hill like time has forgotten about it surrounded by trees & modern buildings

I've been here for a few weddings now. And what a place for it! Gorgeous old building lovingly conserved for the 21st century and beyond, as the message of Christ crucified in our place is an old message still proclaimed here for a new generation.

It is unbelievable how tone deaf these Pharisees are in their pursuit of good works to make themselves feel like they're 'serving God and others'. Firstly God is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything.

I was deeply distressed to see that this church's main Instagram page has an image of a homeless person sleeping on the church grounds. As this homeless man is asleep, I assume that his consent was not provided for the taking and publication of this photo. This man is experiencing one of the most painful things a human can experience. His state of lacking the dignity of proper shelter and means, in addition to what must be extremely traumatic experiences which led to this point in his life, are accentuated, publicised and exploited for the sake of the selfish objective of this church to promote their message and highlight their good works. Most concerning is that many homeless people are at constant risk of harm by perpetrators to their safety. By publishing this man's photo, the church has ignorantly placed this man's life at greater risk. I have known of a few people who were previously homeless, and were escaping from perpetrators of violence. A photo like this would have not only placed their life at immediate risk, but also severely traumatised them further through the exploitation of their personal pain for the selfish ends of a church's objectives. It is adding trauma upon trauma to these precious souls, in addition to eroding any trust in or desire to attend a church they may have longer term in the future.

I will also say that God is love, and He always seeks to protect, preserve and enhance the dignity of the people He creates. The only people God publicly had harsh words in rebuke for were the Pharisees, whom by this photo this church has proven they are. The Bible says you will know a true Christian by their capacity to love as Christ loved. If this church truly loved and cared for this homeless man, they would not have taken or published a non-consensual photograph, placed him at greater risk of harm and humiliation by publishing the photograph or exploited his vulnerability and trauma for their own selfish ends.

Unfortunately I suspect that these Pharisees are so tone deaf that they will not see the extent of harm caused through the lens of their privileged lives, and may even go as far as justifying their actions as 'they had good intentions only'. Remember, the Pharisees thought they had good intentions in sincerely serving God, but we know God called them blind guides. I hope one day this church will have its eyes opened to the real risen Lord Jesus, and stop with these exploitative and harmful posts.

This church grieves me. There are two essential things God saves you from - the world and religion. Largely the leadership and members of this church are still in the bondage of religiosity. Each week, sermons focus entirely on what you should be 'doing' for God, rather than what God has done for you. It is sad that the freedom found in the gospel has been so forgotten that the minister and (many) congregants still don't understand the fullness of all the things God has freely given them in Christ. There is a pressure to conform, and subtle shaming when this does not occur. When these people reach the end of themselves, so that they turn in spiritual poverty to receive the righteousness of Christ is when the true gospel will be present within this church. Every time I attend this church, I come away feeling grieved. Also, most Anglican churches will ascribe to some sort of theory of female submission. This is a heresy, and I hope that those who attend will seek after God and ask Him to reveal to them personally the truth of His view on this matter. It is a curious thing when female leadership (or lack thereof) becomes the deciding factor as to whether you are 'in' or 'out' of the 'elite' religious circles within Anglicanism. Funny that all this focus on this one sticking point may be blinding the eyes of many to the multitude of beautiful spiritual truths that are hidden in scripture waiting to be revealed. The subjugation of woman was a result of the curse (the fall), the effects of which Jesus broke once and for all at calvary. In the beginning, God created both male and female in His image as equal co-heirs and stewards, with equal responsibility and accountability to lead and care for the whole earth. The word 'helper' for woman in Genesis is the same word used of God as our helper throughout the Bible - for example in Psalm 121. It always denotes someone from a more superior position without whom the inferior cannot thrive, let alone survive. How sad that the fullness of Christ's salvation gift is nullified by a number of men who wish to remain under the curse, and subjugate women in the process. The church, families and society are poorer for it, and evil will win if this mindset prevails. Has Christ not suffered enough to set us (male and female) free from the oppression that the curse resulted in? This church also negatively affected my relationship with God, and placed a man-made religious barrier between Him and I. It is the times that I have refrained from attending this particular church that God has met me where I am and grown my relationship with Him in intimacy. He can do the same for you. Don't believe everything the leadership says, as the bible says in 1 John that all men will be taught directly by the Holy Spirit. Ask God directly whether what you are hearing is accurate or applicable to the circumstances you currently find yourself in. Don't be deceived, and certainly don't place your trust in everything the leadership says, just because they are leadership. I have caught them speaking things that are clearly not biblical, as well as engaging in some very unloving actions, on more than one occasion. Find a real, gospel-centred church, where people take their masks off and know that they are completely justified in God's sight. It is only in these kinds of churches that you will know the true freedom and lavish love so freely given that is the result of the one true gospel of grace.

Enter at your own peril. So many things wrong with this church. They run a quarterly lunch for the homeless - nice and all but a bunch of rich folk providing lunch and a chat 4 times a year to people with real problems that need addressing is condescending. They should take a stroll to the nearby St Johns Darlinghurst to witness what real love to the homeless looks like. Church is excessively concerned with keeping up appearances. People in dissent are judged or silenced. There is an approach of being dismissive and self-righteous. The minister is totally disengaged, spends hours on social media every day rather than quietly going about helping those in his community with needs. He may take a stand for what is right, but only when it doesn’t ruffle the feathers of the those in power in the Sydney diocese. You know what the Bible says. If I were still trying to please men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ. Maybe this minister should learn and apply what that means. The Sydney Anglicans are simply pharisees. Lots of talk about love but only plays out when loving someone else doesn’t inconvenience them.

Edit: Notice how quickly the impression management started by the minister? Yes, let him buy you a sandwich and convince you how engaged he is. Notice also the shaming in the statement 'judging hearts and motives'. Goodness only knows that you may be using discernment to warn others about less than ideal practices at this church to then be labelled as having a 'judging heart'. Oh yes, the problem is entirely with me and not with you or this church. The Anglicans in Sydney have forgotten who Jesus is, and have created a man-made religion of their own. They worship Anglicanism rather than Jesus. Can you attend church every week and be far from God? Yes, you can. Attend this church for some time, and you will either start to notice the pharisees or become as legalistic and misguided as they are.

We had a very warm reception from the couple today who told us about the church history and a wonderful recommendation for lunch and much needed bottle of water for a weary traveler.

Attended the new Thursday night gathering starts at 6 with wine and finger food 6.15 talk of the night with music interlude and finishes 7.15 great way to renew your Christian lifestyle

Coming from another country I searched and attended many churches in the Sydney area. It was very difficult to find a church that showed genuine interest in my life and looked to welcome me in with open arms. The church family was friendly, loving, and welcoming. The opportunities to grow in my faith are unmatched by St. Phillips services, community group, and activities.

Very welcoming community - strong Bible teaching with a social justice edge.exciting church to be a part of!

York Street is my home. Each week I'm blessed with a nourishing message and the encouragement and love shown to me by those in my church family.

I've heard many first timers say, "at York Street I just felt like I fit in". For me this was certainly true. It's rare to find a community so welcoming and heart felt.

I've been in the Anglican Church my whole life and can say that this is definitely a one of a kind Church. I am proud to be part of this fresh, relevant and driven bunch of young people, who passionately serve in the community, spread the light of God and love each other.

I love the mix of the traditional and contemporary at St Phillips. It's such a friendly and authentic community with a heart for impacting the city. The music is soulful and the messages are both challenging and inspiring. I would thoroughly recommend this church to anyone!

I was welcomed with open arms and feel genuinely part of the community at St Philips today, as I did the first day 10 months ago. It's an honor to be a St Philips community member

One of the most elegant churches in Australia. Friendly congregation with lots of travelers at the 1030 service