Andrew Robinson
Kriol Bible makes Christmas story clear

It is 70 years today since the Scriptures were first read in an indigenous language at an Anglican service, and this Christmas the Top End is buzzing with the news that the entire Bible will soon be available in Kriol for the first time.

25/12/2006
Christmas hope for riot-ravaged Tonga

There will be no Christmas shopping this year in the capital, but the Rev Ma’afu Palu hopes that the first Tongan biblical theology book will brighten up an otherwise bleak Christmas in the riot-ravaged nation.

21/12/2006
Rock school’s in for summer

As Sydney Anglican youth show an increasing interest in world mission, CMS is partnering Garage Hymnal for dynamic mission events throughout 2007.

20/12/2006
Eragon

Eragon: the name sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Dragons, elves, a chosen one on a quest to fight.

18/12/2006
Fijian fears drive Bishops to prayer

Anglican Church leaders in Fiji are asking Sydney Christians to pray for peace as the nation's military coup threatens to descend into violence.

15/12/2006
Christian studies move a win for teachers

Dr Grant Maple from the Anglican Education Commission is also taking up the role of Director of the School of Christian Studies next year in a big win for Christian education.

14/12/2006
Homeless are human pleads Dean Jensen

Phillip Jensen has called on Christians to treat the city’s homeless as human beings as the Cathedral prepares for the memorial service for Mitch, the man found dead in the Cathedral Square last week.

13/12/2006
Chile warms up for the gospel

The number of clergy in Chile’s Anglican Church has grown by almost 30 per cent in the last five years, but Michael and Jo Charles say their work is only just warming up.

11/12/2006
Women: lend us your ears

She who has ears to hear, let her hear: the new women’s evangelistic resource from Evangelism Ministries aims to reach women too busy to read books.

08/12/2006
Liberals dump faithful Christian soldier

The NSW Liberal Party has dumped Upper House moderate and Sydney Anglican John Ryan in what he sees as the party’s recent shift to the right.

05/12/2006
My ‘black dog’ battle: Christian men talk

There are plenty of men suffering depression—not just the normal ups and downs of life, that is, but prolonged, devastating periods of melancholy—perhaps just as many as women, but it can often be hidden. Here are the stories of four Christian men wrestling with what Winston Churchill called his 'black dog.'

04/12/2006
God heals pain of tragic shooting

Frank and Elaine Rasmussen say it was only God’s unconditional love that enabled them to forgive Karen Brown for killing their grandson, Bill.

04/12/2006
Tanzania trip tackles HIV

A team of Christian doctors has announced a trip to Tanzania to combat HIV, using World AIDS Day to raise awareness among Sydney Anglicans about the pandemic.

01/12/2006
Mission partnership refreshes Ballarat

Mission partnerships between Sydney churches and other Anglican congregations look set to grow after a successful trip by a team from St Paul’s, Chatswood to the parish of South Ballarat.

29/11/2006
The Big Change - Standing firm in life’s storms

It was an accidental conversation that brought Frank Rasmussen back to God. He had recently retired from the police force and was nervously awaiting an operation when the telephone rang.

28/11/2006
Couple forgives killer: SC exclusive

Despite other media requests, including a $5000 offer, the Rasmussens have spoken at length to SC about their struggle to forgive Karen Brown, the security guard who killed their grandson.

28/11/2006
PM’s $100k Christmas gift

The Prime Minister John Howard announced that the government will contribute $100,000 to support Anglicare Sydney’s Street Outreach Program, speaking at Anglicare's Christmas Dinner last night.

24/11/2006
PM’s chaplain plan a ‘backward step’

Sydney Diocese’s peak education body says the Federal Government’s plan to fund school chaplains is a backward step that could compromise church involvement in schools.

31/10/2006
Builders beat ‘Petersham Pause’

Low-flying planes no longer rattle the windows, and the ‘Petersham Pause’ is a thing of the past as All Saints’ ministry takes off in their freshly-soundproofed building.

27/10/2006
Lights, camera, celebration!

Sydney Anglicans from days of old might be astounded by the technology, but would no doubt joyfully join in the festivities as the Diocese celebrates 150 years of five key ministries this Monday night.

13/10/2006