A Message from the Minister
Whether you’ve been part of a church for years, haven’t been in a long time, or are simply curious about Christianity, you are warmly welcome here.
At the heart of the Christian faith is not a set of rules, but the good news of Jesus Christ — that through his death and resurrection, God offers forgiveness, hope, and new life to all who trust in him.
We would love to help you explore the Bible’s message, ask questions honestly, and discover who Jesus is for yourself.
Rev. Hui Shin
Senior Minister
Hui Shin
Hui is married to Hea-Won and together they have 3 children Levi, Miriam and Naomi.
Hui grew up in a Christian family. However, it was only as a university student and hearing good Bible teaching at the University of NSW that he clearly understood that following Jesus meant surrendering life to him as King.
Having finished an Economics and Law degree at university, Hui then worked as a Tax Consultant before doing a Ministry Apprenticeship and studying at Moore Theological College. He has worked as an Assistant Minister in Strathfield for 16 years before coming to All Saints to be the new Senior Minister.
Hui enjoys good coffee and watching his beloved Arsenal Football Club play in the English Premier League. His great delight however is helping people understand the grace and mercy of God in Christ Jesus and being transformed by God to joyfully follow Jesus as King in their lives.
Assistant Minister
James Sundar Raj
James is from India and is married to Sudha. Together they have two adult children and one grandchild.
James worked in a Methodist church in India for 18 years before coming to Australia and working at All Saints in 2010.
James’ passion is mission and is involved in a mission agency operating in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka where the focus is on church planting and leadership training.
Assistant Minister
Colin Aiken
Colin has been married to Patricia. for over sixty years together they have three adult children and seven grandchildren.
Colin was ordained on the 16th of December 1966; and together with Patricia has served in several parishes in Bathurst and Sydney Dioceses.
Colin was appointed a Canon in early 2003.
In September 2005 Colin was invited by the late Bishop of Parramatta Ivan Lee, to assist the Reverend Owen Goddard with responsibility for St Paul’s Harris Park. When it was decided in 2008 to close St Paul’s Colin remained on the staff of All Saints.
Colin served as an Army Chaplain for over thirty-five years; retiring as a Senior Divisional Chaplain and Registrar, Director of Ordinands and Director of Professional Standards for Anglican Defence Force Chaplaincy in 2012.
Colin continues his association with Defence Force Ministries through his appointments as honorary chaplaincies to several Ex-Service Organisations.
Student Minister
Sibin Varghese
Sibin is currently a third-year student at Moore Theological College, and is married to Josephine.
Born in India, he moved to Tasmania to complete his Master’s in Accounting and Finance. It was there that he came to understand the gospel and its implications for his life.
Before moving to Sydney, Sibin served with the Subcontinental Ministry in Tasmania, sharing the good news of Jesus with people from the Indian subcontinent.
Sibin enjoys reading Christian theology, trying different recipes on his new smoker, and is always up for a chai-time chat — and no, chai is not spicy!
All Saints Church Building
The All Saints church building is one of the most beautiful in Sydney and represents one of the best examples of the Victorian Academic Gothic style of architecture among our early Australian churches. It was built on land left in the will of the Reverend Samuel Marsden, who also bequeathed 200 pounds for the erection of the building. The building was designed by James Houison and was started in 1846 and completed in 1847. The church was consecrated by Bishop Broughton of Sydney on January 27th, 1848.
As it was too small for the congregation, it was extended in 1862, and the steeple was added.
The Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows have been ranked as some of the most impressive in Australia. The main window above the Communion Table is dedicated in memory of the Rev. Robert Forrest, the first headmaster of the King's School, Parramatta in the early 1840's and also an assistant minister of St John's (with responsibility for the Christians meeting on the north side of Parramatta River).
Another magnificent window, above what is now the organ loft, was unveiled and dedicated in 1946 by the Duke of Gloucester and the Archbishop of Sydney. This was a gift of the parishioners in grateful remembrance of the Pioneers of the church, and it depicts the Ascension of our Lord. The last words recorded from the lips of Jesus before He went up into heaven were "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8).
All Saints Bells
The ring of bells at All Saints is a full octave rung in the traditional English fashion with rope and wheel. All Saints is one of only 45 churches in Australia that has such a ring and is one of the oldest. The largest (tenor) bell weighs about 11 cwt (550 kgs).
Traditional English change ringing is practiced at All Saints and the team rings each Sunday for service and practice on Wednesday evenings (7.15 - 8.30). A new member on the team requires a year to come up to Service ringing standard and at least another year to become anything like an expert. Visitors are always welcome on Wednesday evenings.
A History of All Saints
All Saints was built on land left in the will of the Reverend Samuel Marsden. Who also bequeathed 200 pounds for the erection of the building. The building was designed by James Houison and was started in 1846, and was completed in 1847. The church was consecrated by Bishop Broughton of Sydney on January 27th, 1848.
As it was too small for the congregation, it was extended in 1862, and the steeple was added.
All Saints is one of the most beautiful Churches in Sydney and represents one of the best examples of the Victorian Academic Gothic style of architecture among our early Australian churches.
1822 - Rev. Samuel Marsden chose the land, gifted it to the church and later bequeathed Two Hundred Pounds to build it.
1838 — A new parish was established called the Field of Mars, later known as Marsfield. Rev. Robert Forrest, the first headmaster of The Kings School, was appointed assistant minister of the parishes of St Johns and Field of Mars.
1846 — 23 May. The Foundation Stone was laid, eight years after Marsden’s death.
1847 — Sunday 31st October. Church opened for Worship, with seating for 500 persons.
1848 — Thursday 27th January. All Saints was consecrated by Bishop Broughton, Bishop of Sydney.
1850 — The church was found to be too small.
1857 — An All Saints School was built on corner of Sorrell and Albert Street. Later moved to be beside the Memorial Hall.
1859 — Edmund Blackett was consulted, and a decision made to add two more bays to the church, move the chancel eastwards and build the vestry in its present position on the south side of the chancel.
1861 — 1 June. Operations began to erect a spire.
1862 — The Church as it stands today was completed.
1926 — 9 October. All Saints Memorial Hall opened.
2012 — 22 July. All Saints’ Anglican Ministry Centre opened.
All Saints Ministry Centre
On 22nd July 2012 Bishop Ivan Lee with representatives from Parramatta Council, Moore College, the Premier Building Group, Intelligent Architecture, as well as present and past members of All Saints' dedicated the new Ministry Centre.
Thank you to all those who have contributed in so many ways to its being built.
