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City of Ryde, Sydney New South Wales, Australia

We acknowledge the Wallumedegal people of the Darug Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and pay respect to Elders past and present.

Stories from faith and community

What unity looks like in ordinary life.

Read about spiritual life, family, service, local history and the possibilities held within every neighbourhood.

Families and children gathered in a circle at a Ryde park

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RYDE · COMMUNITY LIFE · 6 min read

Across generations in Meadowbank

In Meadowbank, children, young people, parents and grandparents are discovering what can grow from prayer, friendship and service.

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What does it mean to live as one human family?

Unity is more than an idea. It is a way of seeing, choosing and building life together.

6 min read

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See the everyday texture behind the longer stories—festivals, children’s activities, junior-youth spaces and moments of community connection.

A colourful children’s craft titled What makes me happy

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Children of Ryde

A community initiative nurturing friendship, service and unity through weekly children’s groups and neighbourhood festivals.

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Ryde Neighbourhood

Neighbourhood action across Ryde and Meadowbank, sharing junior-youth activity, festivals and a growing culture of service.

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PLACE & HISTORY

A temple with nine open doors

The story and symbolism of Sydney’s Bahá’í House of Worship at Ingleside.

7 min read

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Cultivating character, together

How children’s classes help young hearts develop spiritual qualities and a love of service.

5 min read

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A beautiful evening of unity and connection

Jerome Laxale MP reflects on celebrating the Birth of the Báb with the Ryde Bahá’í community—and on unity, connection and the power of community.

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