With just three weeks until the Global Anglican Future Conference, there are growing signs participants will push for concrete action at the gathering.

"Don't pray for Connect09!" is the surprising message from Archbishop Jensen as the first Connect09 prayer day approaches on June 1.

Anglicare Sydney CEO Peter Kell says last night's Federal Budget provides important first steps towards fulfilling the Government's social inclusion agenda but more is needed.

Archbishop Peter Jensen has called for prayer and practical support for the victims of the Burma cyclone, which has affected at least two million people.

Springwood Anglican Church has become the first parish in Sydney to launch a “Street Champions” scheme - a key ‘grassroots’ ministry initiative for Connect09. The concept is modelled on the Church Army’s “adopt-a-block” program, and the Rev Andrew Nixon, executive director of Connect09, says it will operate as an informal and low-key form of neighbourhood chaplaincy. Could this 'spiritual neighbourhood watch' strategy help your church to connect with your local community?

Archbishop Dr Peter Jensen has congratulated the government for a clear statement on the issue of 'gay marriage'.

World-renowned theologian Dr JI Packer has said "God is toughening us for mission" after his resignation from the Anglican Church in Canada last week.

The National service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for those lost in HMAS Sydney in 1941 is to be telecast on ABC TV and broadcast on ABC Radio.

The Diocese of Perth has announced the consecration of a woman bishop after a meeting of bishops formulated protocols to provide alternative arrangements for those who object to such consecrations on biblical grounds.

Speech given at a special briefing on the Lambeth decision - Chapter House, Sydney on Friday, 14th March, 2008

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Ecclesiastical charges have been filed by a Canadian Bishop against former Sydney Anglican, the Rev David Short and one of the world's top Anglican theologians, Dr J.I. Packer.

Retired Sydney bishop Ken Short says the strength of the vote to break with the Anglican Church in Canada by the Vancouver congregation led by his son, the Rev David Short (pictured), will encourage other congregations considering a similar move.

Archbishop Peter Jensen has begun meeting small groups of rectors from across Sydney to discuss and plan for Connect 09.

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